Published: 02.08.2018.

Deadline for Submission: 29.09.2018.

Project description: The overall objective of the project is to increase the effectiveness of the Beneficiary country’s preparation for EU accession in area of nature protection. The purpose of this contract is to assist the Beneficiary country to carry out the preparation of establishment of Natura 2000 network.

Position: Key expert 2: Deputy Team Leader /Habitat and SPA expert (minimum of 415 working days)

The Habitat and SPA expert will provide input and be responsible for the activities related to Result l: Assessment at national level of potential sites according Birds and Habitat Directives for NATURA 2000 Network. He/she will also provide expert input under Result 2: Development of Information System and GIS of NATURA 2000 (Database design, technical treatment of the material, GIS maps, database, and paper documentation).
The Deputy Team Leader/ Habitat and SPA expert will also provide support to the Team Leader in preparation of the required reports, organization and participation in project trainings (R4) and events and activities related public awareness campaigns on Natura 2000 (R5).

Qualification and skills

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (awarded on completion of 3 (three) years of study in university or equivalent institution) in natural sciences, biology/ecology, environmental science;
• A Master/PhD degree in a field relevant for this contract will be considered an advantage.

General professional experience

• Minimum 7 (seven), preferably 10 (ten) years of general professional experience in the field of environment;

Specific professional experience

• At least 4 (four), preferably 7 (seven) years of experience with mapping and/or species data gathering for Natura 2000 preparation and with data management for Natura 2000 preparation, all after the year 2000;
• Experience in at least 1 (one) project, preferably 2 (two) projects related with providing technical assistance to the competent authorities in habitat classification systems and their compatibility with Natura 2000 classification, and designation of natural protected sites in accordance to Natura 2000 requirements;