MAMTI PROJECT Financial Manager

Summary of MAMTI Project

The Marine Aquarium Market Transformation Initiative (MAMTI) is a major project focused on coral reef fisheries and trade reform in Indonesia and the Philippines. The objective of the project is to replace destructive collection practices for marine aquarium fish and corals in these countries with an ecologically and economically sustainable approach.

The project is focused almost entirely on the village level, and will build the capacity of a significant number of aquarium fish collector groups and their communities to conform to the Marine Aquarium Council (MAC) Certification Standards. Fishers will be trained in best practices for aquarium fish collection and husbandry, coral reef management and basic business principles.

The project will work with stakeholders to establish management plans for the collection areas, based on scientific assessment and monitoring for the reefs and stocks. The project is funded by grants from the Global Environmental Facility, as well as a number of Foundations and unilateral aid organizations.

Summary of Position

The MAMTI Project Financial Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project's financial accounting and control. This includes the development and maintenance of cost accounting systems, budgeting/forecasting, and financial performance management. The financial manager is also responsible for all financial reporting to the project's funders.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will combine some or all of the following qualifications:

At least five years experience in the financial management of complex, grant-funded projects in Southeast Asia

Alternatively, at least five years experience as a comptroller of a for-profit, multi-location enterprise in Southeast Asia

Proven experience in the design and implementation of cost accounting systems

Fluency in English; knowledge of Tagalog and/or Bahassa Indonesia preferred

Bachelor's degree in accounting Proven ability to work in a highly dynamic, start-up environment

The position will be initially headquartered in either Philippines (Cebu or Manila) or Bali, Indonesia.

Compensation will be competitive with overseas salary and benefits. The position will commence in February 2005.

Applicants should submit CVs and a detailed cover letter including their most recent salary. As we are hiring multiple positions, please indicate the position you desire.

Applications should be sent no later than December 15, 2004. Detailed TORs for all project positions can be viewed at our website.

Please note that all applications should be directed via email, fax or regular mail to:

Melissa Clack
Conservation and Community Investment Forum
423 Washington Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111