Bahamas Coral Manager

The Bahamas Coral Manager provides technical leadership and strategic planning coordination of the Caribbean Division’s coral conservation activities in The Bahamas. The Coral Manager uses innovative approaches towards achieving conservation outcomes, working closely with local and international partner organizations from universities, research institutes, government agencies, and the private sector. The Coral Manager supervises Bahamas coral conservation staff, ensuring alignment of activities with the strategic goals of the Division. She/he serves as liaison and supports other programs within the Division with the development and implementation of coral reef conservation and restoration activities. The Coral Manager provides fundraising support by giving key input on funding proposals/requests and identifies, pursues, formalizes and maintains synergistic partnerships. The Coral Manager is also responsible for managing funding and budgets allocated for projects. The Coral Manager reports to the Caribbean Coral Strategy Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 

• Lead implementation of coral-related projects in The Bahamas.
• Lead and support groups of staff and volunteers carrying out coral reef conservation, restoration, and monitoring activities.
• Supervise via direct or indirect relationships coral conservation staff, with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development of direct reports.
• Support the development of publications, methodologies, and other materials for sharing within TNC and globally.
• Create/develop and deliver educational presentations to students, practitioners, donors, etc.
• Organize and lead coral restoration workshops for partners and coral conservation practitioners.
• Work in close coordination with Coral Strategy Director, team members, and external partners to ensure project activities are executed on schedule.
• Provide hands-on strategic guidance and technical oversight for coral activities in The Bahamas to staff and volunteers.
• Identify areas where additional support is needed from technical experts and coordinate their inputs in collaboration with the Coral Strategy Director and Division leadership.
• Gain cooperation from outside partners and manage day-to-day relations with partners, checking that activity implementation is on track and any routine problems are resolved.
• Coordinate field activities and notify the Coral Strategy Directory and Division leadership of any problems that may impede effective activity implementation.
• Obtain all necessary permits to legally carry out coral work, including permits to collect, rear, and outplant a diverse array of coral species.
• Provide leadership, technical advice and site-level support, as needed, to other Caribbean staff/programs on coral restoration, monitoring and management, and community capacity building.
• Financial responsibility will include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors and partners, and assisting with budget development.   
• Maintain project records and ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.   
• Complete grant and donor reports.
• Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety guidelines for boat operation and follow all state, local and federal regulations specified for the operation of motorized watercraft.
• Network with diverse groups, including conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members, and the general public to encourage support for TNC initiatives and goals.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Due to location in The Bahamas and program needs, will perform field work on SCUBA or snorkel as a part of larger dive team, including coral nursery work, reef monitoring, and donor and staff excursions.