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City/State: Shimoni |
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Country: KENYA
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| Global Vision International |
3 High Street
St Albans
Herts
UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED
Phone: 01727 250 250
www.gvi.co.uk
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Program description: |
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Various positions are available to staff the new GVI Expedition to East Africa, based at Shimoni on the Kenyan border, running a science and community education based expedition for volunteer expedition members.
GVI are currently recruiting for:
Marine Science Officer
Terrestrial Science Officer
Expedition Leader
Community Officer
The skills and duties of each position vary, for full information and details of how to apply please visit the GVI website.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: max 24
Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-2 years
What are the dates of this program: Positions start Nov/Dec for the duration for a year, plus training period.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Live and work within an East African community.
Gain experience managing science programs, community development programs and groups of volunteers.
Undertake marine mammal and terrestrial scientific research
Develop a TEFL teaching program and train TEFL teachers
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Cost or price of this program: |
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Salary is given for all staff positions
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Typical person for this program: |
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There is no typical GVI Expedition member, all participants are enthusiastic and passionate about wildlife, travel and conservation.
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Salary/pay/benefits description: |
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All food, accommodation, equipment and essential transport provided plus competitive salary and flight contribution, paid at start and end of the contract. Own insurance has to be provided. Hours are long, with a day and a half off at weekends although staff take turns to be on duty then as well. Conditions are basic and staff will share a room. Solar power provides limited electricity at night. The diet is generally vegetarian and staff are expected to join Expedition Members in camp duties such as cooking, base cleaning, maintenance of base and boats.
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