Expedition Field Staff in Patagonia.
Reference Number
PATGVI - 913
Date Posted
08/10/2008
Status
Filled
Duration
Short-term and long-term contracts available. Contract signed after suitable paid trial period and possibility to change type of contract exists. Conditions vary for either type of contract
Location
The expedition takes you to one of the more remote and breathtaking regions of the world. Patagonia is a region of South America spanning both Chile and Argentina. The expedition will move to different locations within the area dependent upon project focus and weather conditions. During the winter the land is a challenging extension to the Antarctic and is a snowy and cold environment. The summer sees Patagonia transformed into beautiful grasslands, hills and mountains with snow capped peaks and glaciers. The majority of each expedition (10 weeks) will be spent in mobile (tented) accommodation with very basic facilities engaging and managing groups of international volunteers from 2 - 10 persons. The field base is located in Bariloche where the Country Director and the Science and Logistics Manager are based and field staff spend rest days.
Start Date
early January 2009
Job Type
Terrestrial Conservation
Work Type
Contracted Job
Description
Staff the day to day activities with the expedition members of the biological projects and research activities, collecting scientific data. Live in the outdoors in basic tented conditions and provide leadership to the group. Work alongside other field staff and also alone with expedition members. Maintain health and safety standards with a sound basis in GVI’s Health and Safety procedures. Assist in all areas of the expedition as needed.
Salary
100 US$/week
Number of positions available
1
Responsibilities
- Assist in running day to day activeties of the biological projects and research activities in co-ordination with the Patagonia Logistics Manager, Base Manager and other field staff.
- Provide leadership and training in biological sciences, conservation and outdoor skills to Expedition Members.
- Manage volunteers, including maintaining health and safety standards with a sound basis in GVIs Health and Safety procedures.
- Assist in all areas of the expedition as needed.
Qualifications Required
- MSc or BSc in a biological science or equivalent experience is essential as well as proven field experience, preferably in mountain environments
- Fluent English and at least basic Spanish language
- International driving license, manual shift driving experience
- Proven group management experience and strong leadership skills
- Wilderness navigation and map reading proficiency
Qualifications Desired
- Wilderness First Aid or First Responder qualification
- Mountain Leader skills
- Cold weather experience
- EFR Instructor
- 4WD manual shift driving experience
Conditions
Food, accommodation and competetive salary
