CONSIDERATIONS:
- Proponents are responsible for all costs associated with the preparation and presentation of proposals submitted to MAR Fund for evaluation on the framework of this request for proposals, and therefore there is no obligation on behalf of MAR Fund to cover such costs – either in whole or in part – or to provide any advance or compensation if their proposal is not selected.
- Proponents acknowledge and accept that the preparation of the proposal(s) does not constitute a financial obligation on behalf of MAR Fund, and therefore the economic and financial responsibility for the preparation of the proposal(s) is exclusive of the proponent(s), regardless of the selection process outcome.
- The selection process will be carried out in accordance with MAR fund’s internal evaluation guidelines and the result will be final.
- Only proponents who advance to the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.
Terms of Reference
MAR Fish Project Coordinator
MAR Fund and strategic partners in the MAR developed the MAR Fish Project, through which a network for monitoring and protection of fish spawning aggregation (FSA) sites of commercial and ecological importance was created, in addition to the establishment of two new protected areas. The FSA network will contribute to the existing coastal and marine protected areas network and the growing fish replenishment sites network in the region. MAR Fish initiative, funded by FFEM since December 2018, integrates sinking funds and an endowment for the long-term protection and management of the protected areas to be created.
MAR Fund is looking for a MAR Fish Project Coordinator that, in coordination with the different stakeholders involved in the initiative, will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the planned activities and expenditures.
1. Purpose
The main purpose of the position is to coordinate the successful development of the activities of the MAR Fish Project.
2. Responsibilities and duties
- To follow up, update and maintain shared folders organized with planning documents, budgets, manuals and other management tools of the project required by the donors. These include, among others, the following:
- Work plan for each grantee and component of the project.
- Budget and its control sheet.
- Match funding control sheet.
- Contracts/sub-grants tables, contracts and products.
- Project execution manual.
- Monitoring and evaluation plan, including performance and impact indicators Project communication plan.
- Proposal formats.
- Report formats, technical and financial.
- Environmental and Social Monitoring System (ESMS).
- To elaborate the terms of reference for the consultancies/sub-grants required to develop the project and publish them when these have been approved.
- To coordinate the processes of reception, revision, selection and contracting/subgrants of the individuals or organizations for the consultancies of the project.
3. Supervision
The MAR Fish Project Coordinator will report directly to the Technical Director. There will be certain aspects that must be approved additionally by the Executive Steering Committee of the Project.
He / she will coordinate technical aspects with the Technical Director, administrative aspects with the Administrative Coordinator of the MAR Fund, but will return with the Technical Director to centralize all the information concerning the project.
The position of the MAR Fish Project Coordinator will be based in any of the four countries of the MAR Region (in Mexico, it must be Quintana Roo).
4. Duration of the contract
The contract will be for a period of 12 months, which may be renewed based on performance.
5. Payments and benefits
The salary will be assigned based on the experience of the contracted professional. These will be made in 12 payments and the Coordinator will deliver invoices in each payment. The medical and life insurance will be covered for the duration of the contract.
6. Key qualifications for the position
- Solid educational background. Degree in biology, conservation sciences, natural resources or fisheries required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish (100% o Bilingual).
- Oriented to action and results; – enjoys challenges; proactive, willing to act and find solutions.
7. Required documentation
- Curriculum Vitae (complete version in English).
- Letter of interest indicating why this position is of his/her interest and why he/she is the best person for the job, in English.
- Name, position, organization/institution and email of three professional references
8. Deadline and contact
Please send the required information in PDF format by March 29, 2023, to Judith Morales, jmorales@marfund.org