Ecological Advisor for the conservation of breeding Curlew (two posts)

BirdWatch Ireland, on behalf of the Curlew EIP Operational Group (OG) is looking for two Ecological Advisors to assist with the delivery of The Irish Breeding Curlew EIP, funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine’s, European Innovation Partnership fund. One post will be based in South Leitrim (around Drumod) and one in Lower Lough Corrib, Co Galway.

Curlew Keeper for the conservation of breeding Curlew in South Leitrim

BirdWatch Ireland, on behalf of the Curlew EIP Operational Group (OG), the members of which are BirdWatch Ireland (the Lead Partner), The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), The Irish Grey Partridge Conservation Trust (IGPCT) and Teagasc, is seeking to recruit a Curlew Keeper to systematically manage predation in the South Leitrim Bogs in the Republic of Ireland.

Seabird Researcher/Data Analyst for the MarPAMM Project

Closing date 5pm MONDAY 27th September 2021

We are seeking a suitably qualified person to source, collate, prepare and analyse data for the Marine Protected Area Management and Monitoring (MarPAMM) project (http://www.mpa-management.eu/).

Vacancy type: Fixed Term Contract (10 months)
Location: Flexible within Ireland
Contract term: Provisionally 18^th October 2021 – 5^th August 2022.
Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week

Marine Protected Areas Seabird Researcher

Closing date 5pm Monday 27th September 2021

We are seeking a suitably qualified person support the process of developing positions on the expansion of the network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for seabirds in Irish waters (coastal and EEZ). The focus of the role will be to work with a small team in BirdWatch Ireland to develop principles for site (MPA) boundary definition and, through data analysis and mapping, create a spatial database of the key areas of importance to seabirds with the goal of future designation as MPAs.

Vacancy type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Flexible within Ireland
Contract term: Provisionally 4th October 2021 – 31 May 2022
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

MarPAMM Marine Management Plan Officer (Part time) (Position closed)

Closing date 5pm Fri 28th May 2021

The Marine Protected Area Management and Monitoring (MarPAMM) project (http://www.mpa-management.eu/) has received EU funding from Interreg VA to develop models and management plans for protected habitats and species across the regional seas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Retail and Administration Assistant  (Position Closed)

We are  seeking an experienced person to assist with the smooth running of BirdWatch Ireland’s administration, membership and shop operations. The ideal candidate will be someone who has excellent proven retail experience, and enjoys working as part of a team. Knowledge of birds and of conservation is not essential, but is desirable.

BirdWatch Ireland Seasonal Posts 2021 (Subject to funding)  Positions Closed

BirdWatch Ireland may be in a position to recruit for various seasonal posts for the 2021 breeding season (all subject to successful tender bids and/or confirmation of funding). The roles will involve carrying out agreed programmes of bird surveys, habitat management, research work and/or species recovery work, alone or as part of a small team. Most posts are available between April and September and require previous survey or field research experience and excellent bird identification skills. The posts are outlined below.

Swift Fieldworker (2 posts, May – August)

Swift Conservation Project Assistant (1 post, part-time March – June)

Raptor Research Assistant (2 posts, March – August)

Birds Connect Project Officer (1 post, part-time March – November)

Tern Wardens (4-5 posts, May – August)

Tern project Conservation Gamekeepers/Night Wardens (2 posts) (late April-July)

Senior Breeding Wader Fieldworker for the Cooperating Across Borders for Biodiversity (CABB) Project (1 post, February – December)

Curlew EIP Conservation Gamekeeper South Leitrim Bogs area: NB:  CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POST IS 19^TH FEB 2021

Digital Marketing & Membership Development Officer

We are seeking an experienced digital marketing professional to assist in growing our membership and fundraising through online and direct marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a passion for marketing and technology as well as a genuine interest in wildlife conservation and the environment. They must be tech-savvy and have great ideas on how to grow membership, increase revenue and fundraising with online marketing activities.

Ecological Advisor for the conservation of breeding Curlew South Leitrim.

Birdwatch Ireland, on behalf of the Curlew EIP Operational Group (OG), the members of which are BirdWatch Ireland (the Lead Partner), The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA), The Irish Grey Partridge Conservation Trust (IGPCT) and Teagasc are seeking to recruit a suitable person for the position of Ecological Advisor, South Letrim Bogs.

Conservation Action Plan Officer  – CABB (Full-Time Position).

BirdWatch Ireland is seeking a full time Project Officer for a nine month fixed term contract to prepare Conservation Action Plans (CAPs) for the Meentygrannagh Bog SAC (000173) and Lough Nillan Bog  (Carrickatlieve) SAC  (000165) Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) in Co. Donegal.  Plans will follow a template agreed by the statutory agencies, the key purpose of which is to enhance the conservation status of the site.

Conservation Action Plan Officer  – CABB (Full-Time Position).  Position closed.

Cooperation Across Borders for Biodiversity (CABB) is a €4.9m project that will be delivered across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the west coast of Scotland. BirdWatch Ireland and RSPB Northern Ireland are seeking a Conservation Action Plan (CAP) Officer for a 20 month period, to complete a Conservation Action Plan for the Dunragh Loughs/ Pettigo Plateau SAC in Donegal and assist others in the CABB team where appropriate. In this role you will liaise with RSPB NI, BirdWatch Ireland, Northern Ireland Environmental Agency and National Parks and Wildlife Service, landowners and other relevant stakeholders.

Marine Protected Areas Officer (Position Closed)

The Marine Protected Areas Officer will lead the development of Marine Protected Area (MPA) management plans with the maritime stakeholders in Ireland, including managing data relevant to the plan.

Blanket Bog Restoration Officer (Part-Time Position).  Position closed.

BirdWatch Ireland is seeking a Blanket Bog Restoration Officer, for a part time approximately 20 month fixed term contract, to assist with the delivery of two large infrastructure projects to restore blanket bog habitats in the North West of Ireland.

Swift Fieldworker (2 posts, May – July)

To survey Swifts and work with community groups to establish local Swift conservation projects. Based in  (Meath & West Cork).

Breeding Wader Fieldworkers

One fieldworker in Donegal as part of the Conservation Across Borders for Biodiversity (CABB) project, to survey breeding waders mainly in Donegal.

Corncrake Fieldworker

Possible locations in Mayo and/or Donegal. To undertake surveys of Corncrakes and liaise with farmers and landowners over management of land and entry into grant schemes.

Tern Wardens (4-5 posts, April to September)

To protect, monitor and study breeding terns. Applicants must be prepared to work in a remote location and in a small team.

Tern project Conservation Gamekeepers/Night Wardens (2 posts)

(late April – July) – Little Tern Protection Schemes at Kilcoole and Baltray.

Other positions

We may be able to appoint an urban gull survey coordinator to promote the collation of information on urban-nesting gulls through citizen science portals, and to undertake some survey work in the Greater Dublin area. Suitable candidates should be confident public speakers and willing to engage with the media (newspaper reporters and radio interviews).

MarPAMM – Marine Protected Areas Management and Monitoring

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