TERRIANN THAVAR

Experience

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  University of the Western Cape

  Feb 2014 - Nov 2016

  Tutor

  Facilitate, teach, coordinate, mark assignments and invigilate exams for the Life Sciences 152 module

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  The National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF)

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

  Consultant Internship

  • Data capturing, GIS tasks, administration, field work, environmental consulting, environmental impact assessments (EIAs), report writing, assisting/facilitating workshops and conferences, secretarial work and presentations, conducting river health assessments and ad hoc post involvement.• Outdoor teaching, coordinating and facilitating large group of students (all ages). • Conducting river health assessments using a biomonitoring tool called Mini South African Scoring System (SASS).• Project management - Designed and coordinated an outreach/environmental education event held at the Red cross Memorial Children’s hospital. The aim was to expose disabled/physically disadvantaged children to environmental conservation and provide them with the opportunity to experience nature in a different way. The project was executed successfully with great feedback. Show less

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  Department of Environmental Affairs

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  Research Assistant

  Research cruise: International Indian Ocean Expedition Observations for ocean top predators using high definition equipment, recording data, photography, data capturing/analysis and presentations- based in South Africa, Mozambique and Tanzania

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  University of Cape Town

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Field Assistant

  • Field work for PHd. Research :Cretaceous origins of the vibrotactile bill-tip organ in birds (published).• Observations, recording data and soil collection

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  Western Cape Department of Agriculture

  Nov 2018 - Oct 2020

  Sustainable Resource Management

  As part of my role at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, I was also placed as a lecturer for the WcDoA Agricultural Institute and a Stakeholder and Networking agent between WCDoA and DEA&DP.• Participates in the preliminary and final review of land use applications and environmental impact assessments (EIAs)• Ensures uniformity with implementing ordinances, prior land use decisions according to relevant environmental legislation (NEMA).• Work is reviewed through periodic meetings, and reports are edited for proper and uniform application of land use statuses, policies and procedure under the supervision of the land use manager. Show less

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  Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  Environmental networking agent

  • Establish a networking relationship between the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. Participate in the investigation of alleged violation of land use ordinances, including drafting/reviewing environmental impact assessment reports (EIAs), recommending further action to relevant authorities. • Assist in resolving questions, concerns, and complaints regarding land use statuses, administrative rules, ordinances, and regulations Show less

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  Agricultural Training Institute

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  Lecturer

  Module: Natural Resource Management Designed a semester course exit module.Created course outline/themes,presentations,content ,practicals, assignments and examinations. Reference letter provided.

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  South African National Biodiversity Institute

  Apr 2023 - now

  Climate Finance: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Senior Programme Officer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Climate Change Adaptation Policy and Resourcing Junior Officer

    Apr 2023 - Jan 2024