BELIZE
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAM (STP)
PUBLIC SECTOR- TOURISM
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Loan Contract No. 2060/OC-BL
Project No. BL-L1003
Contract/Bid No. IC-PS-003
Title: Individual Consulting Services: RESERVE RANGER BACALAR CHICO NATIONAL PARK & MARINE RESERVE.

The Ministry Of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, and the Belize Tourism Board has received financing from the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the project Sustainable Tourism Program (STP) to the Belize Fisheries Dept and Forestry Dept, for the contracting of 2 Reserve Rangers for the Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve (BCNPMR). The positions are funded by the Government of Belize with co-financing support through the STP to achieve the management goals of the BCNPMR.

The Reserve Ranger will be responsible to the Fisheries Dept and Forestry Dept under the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment. Duties will include but are not limited to surveillance and enforcement of National Park and Fisheries regulations; maintenance of reserve facilities and equipment; assistance with research and monitoring projects and programs; liaison with users, visitors and all stakeholders; assistance with the development of interpretive and educational materials; participation in the STP activities within the reserve and any tasks and duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Reserve Manager or designee.

Requirements:
Applicants should hold an Associates Degree or equivalent (High school diploma plus 5 years experience) in Protected Areas Management or Natural Resource Management or equivalent. Fluency in written and spoken English are necessary. The applicant should demonstrate Basic Computer Proficiency and be in good physical health. The Reserve Ranger will be required to live on-site on a rotational basis.

Individuals will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (current edition) and is open to all eligible persons as defined in the policies.

Interested individuals may contact the STP at the address below to express interest in the consultancy and request the job description prior to submitting Curriculum Vitaes (CVs). The job description for this consultancy can also be accessed on the STP website. www.sustainabletourismbz.org. Deadline for receipt of expressions of interest and accompanying CV is noon Wednesday February 8^th 2012.

Belize Tourism Board - Sustainable Tourism Program
Attn: Mr. Carlos Mendez, Financial and Procurement Specialist
168 Newtown Barracks
Belize City, Belize, C.A.
Tel: (501) 223-2654
Fax: (501) 223-2621
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