Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of project work plans based on project proposal/concept notes and insure all relevant reporting is maintained
• Maintain database of project stakeholders across different programmes
• Assist Science Officer in the running of meetings with stakeholder/working groups/organizing committees
• Assist Ocean & Polar Coordinator and Science Officer with procurement in liaison with the Node Administrator
• Develop outreach material and maintain websites
• Liaise with staff to ensure promotional material are always up to date, e.g. brochures, banners, glossy booklets
• Work with science engagement to promote projects to stakeholders and civil society
• Support Ocean & Polar Coordinator and Science Officer with research, as needed
• Support Ocean & Polar Coordinator and Science Officer with data management, as needed
• Maintain databases of literature and documents relevant to projects

Key Requirements:

• MSc in oceanography, marine biology, marine science or related degree
• 2 years relevant experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in data management will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of project management and stakeholder engagement tools
• Knowledge of recent national and/or international marine and climate science projects active in South Africa would be an advantage
• Some understanding of working with open science principles would be an advantage