The BCRC-Caribbean is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced individual to work with us as a National Project Assistant (NPA) in Belize, to support the National Working Group (NWG) and Project Focal Points of Belize with the national execution of the GEF ISLANDS 10279 Project and related ISLANDS Programme activities (including the GEF 10258, 10266 and 10472 Child Projects).
Open to: Individual Belizean Nationals based in Belize
Engagement Duration: Twelve (12) months, inclusive of a three (3)-month probationary period
Expected start date: September 2026
Language: Applications, including all supporting documentation, should be written in English
This engagement will support the national execution of the GEF ISLANDS Programme in Belize through technical and administrative support, coordination with the National Working Group and key stakeholders, and monthly reporting to the Department of the Environment (DOE) and BCRC-Caribbean.
Duty Station: Office of the Department of the Environment, Belmopan, Cayo (Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, GMT-6). Occasional off-site duties, including regional travel, may be required for meetings, stakeholder consultations, site visits, and fieldwork.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in natural science, environmental science, or related fields
- A minimum of three (3) years professional or volunteerism experience in the environmental field
- A minimum of three (3) years professional or volunteerism experience in Belize, the Caribbean region, and/or other SIDS
- Fluency in English is required
- Experience in facilitation of workshops and meetings (including virtual formats), multi-stakeholder project coordination, and project management will be considered an asset
For further information on how to apply, please see the attached Terms of Reference.
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at 11:59 PM (GMT-4).
NB: Applications must be submitted in English and unsuitable applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted to participate in an interview with the BCRC-Caribbean.