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MantaWatchInternship

Program

Application Pack 2014

4-WeekFully Funded Marine Science Internship

MantaWatch invites applications for a four-week fully funded manta ray research and conservation internship.

Established in honour of Guy Joseph, the MantaWatch Internship Program (MIP) is a strategic investment in young marine scientists and future marine leaders in Indonesia.

MIP is specifically targeted toward students who plan a career path in marine conservation, research or management, and who are willing to make a long-term commitment to preserving and protecting our oceans.

ProgramMIP provides hands-on opportunities in manta ray research and conservation, as well as related fields that may include monitoring or assessing threatened and endangered species and habitats. The program provides an array of diverse experiences including: Scientific diving; Experimental design; Data collection and management; Fisheries and conservation management; Citizen science; Science communication; Outreach and education; Non-profit operations; and Public speaking.

Undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and recent graduates participating in MIP are provided with unique opportunities to:

• Learn firsthand about manta rays and other threatened marine species and habitats;

• Gain important, practical job skills in the conservation field, while assisting MantaWatch and our partners to meet conservation program goals;

• Help preserve and protect manta rays and other threatened species and habitats by working with personnel from local government agencies, NGOs, and other partners to address important conservation issues;

• Meet and network with conservationists, researchers, government officials, marine tourism operators and other interns;

• Become sources of information, mentors and Manta Ambassadors for other people interested in marine conservation issues;

• Obtain college credit (if approved by an accredited university).

Successful applicants will work alongside MantaWatch experts for four weeks at a field site in Indonesia1. They will play a key role within our team, while gaining practical job skills and experience to support their professional development.

aWarDSix Guy Joseph MantaWatch Awards are available to exceptional applicants enrolling in this year’s program. These fully-funded scholarships are awarded in partnership with Guy’s Trust, and include:

• Living stipend up to IDR 2,000,000;

• Accommodation at the field site;

• Diving equipment, survey materials and other field costs if required; and

• Domestic flights and travel if required.

Successful applicants will require access to a laptop computer during the internship.

1 The 2014 MantaWatch Internship Program will provisionally run from September 8 to October 3, 2014 in Komodo National Park.

requirementsApplicants must:

• Be enrolled in a degree program at a graduate school in Indonesia at the time of application.

• Be studying towards a degree in marine/coastal environmental sciences, fisheries science, marine/coastal resource management, or a related discipline.

• Be at least 20 years of age.

• Possess excellent written and spoken English proficiency.

• Be computer-literate in standard software applications, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Have a track record of successful interaction with different cultures and beliefs.

• Be willing to travel and work in remote locations with basic amenities.

• Have strong interpersonal communication and networking skills, and be energetic, engaging, social and articulate.

• Possess, or be able to obtain, DAN (Divers Alert Network) insurance or similar, a recent certification of “fitness to dive” issued by a medical professional, and basic open water SCUBA certification issued by a recognized certifying agency (e.g., PADI).

• Be proactive, independent and posses the qualities of a future leader and MantaWatch ambassador.

aPPlicationApplicants must submit their completed application form, together with a covering letter, CV and two letters of reference to internships@mantawatch.com no later than May 31, 2014.

Applicants meeting the eligibility requirements will be invited to prepare a short personal video to support their application. Applicants will be short listed via an open and transparent voting process. Short listed applicants will be interviewed.

Please note that, due to the large volume of applications, we are only able to respond to short listed applicants. Only complete applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the submission date, then you have not been selected for this internship.

MantaWatch Ltd145-157 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4PW, United Kingdom

mantawatch.com

Guy’s Trust provides educational opportunities for young people in developing countries. The charity was established in memory of Guy Joseph, a founding member of the MantaWatch team.

AppLicAtion ForM

MantaWatch

Internship ProgrampersonAL DetAiLs

Name: Address:

Date of Birth: Phone:

Nationality: Email:

eDucAtion

CUrrENt ProgrAM oF StUDyFrom: Degree Program:

to: Please list major subjects studied:

University:

PrEVIoUS EDUCAtIoNFrom to University/ School Course and Final grade

reFerences

Please provide references from two persons (not family members). one of these must be your present academic tutor or supervisor. Please provide details of your referees below.

First referee Second refereeName:

Position:

Address:

telephone:

Email:

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personAL stAteMent

Please tell us about yourself, and why you are suitable for this role. you might explain your interest in marine science, your relevant experience, how this award will assist you to achieve your academic or professional ambitions, or why you are interested to work with MantaWatch.

Diving experience

Certifying Agency Certification Level

Number of Dives Date of Last Dive

HoW DiD you FinD out About tHis vAcAncy?

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Email bulletin guy’s trust website

other Word of mouth

DecLArAtion

I declare that the information given in this document is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any willful misstatements render me liable to disqualification or to dismissal if accepted.

I consent to the information I provide being kept on file and processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with the UK’s Data Protection Act 1998.

Signature: Date:

(if sent by email we will accept your email account name as a substitute signature)

Please submit completed application forms, together with a covering letter and CV, to internships@mantawatch.com by 15 April 2015.

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MantaWatch Ltd145-157 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4PW, United Kingdom

mantawatch.com