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Development of a satellite driven grass growth index to inform national monthly grassland production maps for Ireland Following the award of a Teagasc Walsh/EPA PhD fellowship, the Geography Department is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified applicant for a doctoral studentship for three years commencing on or near 1st October 2012. The studentship comprises an annual stipend of €21,000, from which university fees (approximately €6,000 per year for EU students) will have to be paid. [...]
The School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at University College Cork is looking to recruit seasonal Research Assistants to collect data on breeding Hen Harriers (Circus cyaneus) during the spring and summer of 2012. The main requirements of this job will be to monitor breeding Hen Harrier pairs and provide reliable information on their breeding success for a research study looking at the interaction of windfarms and Hen Harriers in Ireland. The candidates will [...]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in Georgia, on behalf of the UNDP/GEF project “Catalyzing Financial Sustainability of Georgia’s Protected Areas System” is making a vacancy announcement for the Biodiversity/Protected Areas Expert to conduct overall PA system-level management effectiveness assessment (including PA system-level design, policy and environment) as well as management effectiveness assessments of individual PAs of Georgia through employing Rapid Assessment and Prioritization of Protected Area Management methodology (RAPPAM). Interested candidates can [...]
BirdWatch Ireland carries out a range of research, policy, advocacy and case work focussed on birds, their habitats and wider biodiversity. BirdWatch Ireland responds to various case work queries and projects, including scoping queries, development applications, and assessments of EIAs and Appropriate Assessments that are relevant to or may impact upon conservation interests. However as an NGO there is a very limited capacity to address case work and in particular to collate background research to [...]
Organisation: BirdWatch Ireland
Overview: The World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking a Director to lead its Institutions and Governance Program (IGP). IGP works with networks of analysts and advocates around the world to empower people and support institutions to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable decision-making. By partnering with governmental and non-governmental organizations in more than 50 countries, IGP’s current staff of 23 promotes greater transparency, inclusiveness, representativeness and accountability in decisions regarding natural re! sources and the [...]
The Ulster Wildlife Trust are currently recruiting to the post of Chief Executive Officer Location: Northern Ireland – Greater Belfast area, initially in Crossgar, Co Down with travel throughout UK and Ireland Hours 37.5 hours per week to include some weekends and evenings Salary circa £50,000 per annum About the Ulster Wildlife Trust Northern Ireland’s largest local conservation charity, the Ulster Wildlife Trust has been a champion of the local environment for over 30 years. [...]
The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) seeks a Network, Administration & Policy Support Officer (part time) SWAN is an umbrella network of twenty five of Ireland’s leading environmental groups working together on water policy issues. The role of the Network, Administration & Policy Support Officer is to assist the SWAN Coordinator in ensuring the smooth running of the SWAN office; to provide support to our member organisations; to facilitate smooth and effective communication amongst member organisations [...]
Area of Activity: Water
Greenpeace is looking for three experienced climate campaigners (including one Deputy Unit Head) at Greenpeace International Deputy Unit Head, Climate Crisis Response campaigner Coal campaigner. Application deadline is the 15th of January. Please find more information using the links below: For internet the link for Deputy Unit Head C&E: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/about/jobs/Deputy-Unit-head-Climate–Energy-team/ For internet the link for Campaigner Crisis Response: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/about/jobs/Senior-Climate-Campaigner-Crisis-Response/ For internet the link for Campaigner Coal: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/about/jobs/Senior-Energy-Campaigner-Coal/
Position Available for Grow Your Own Future Certificate in Organic Horticulture FÁS Local Training Initiative Programme OPEN OPEN, the national network of one-parent families, represents the diversity of interests of lone parents, particularly those living in / or at risk of living in poverty, and works to improve the inclusion and progression of one-parent families within Irish society. Our mission translates into two key objectives: To assist the capacity of local groups to provide information, [...]
McCarthy Keville O’Sullivan Ltd. is seeking a suitably qualified ecologist to complete bat detection surveys on behalf of the company on a contract basis during 2011. Due to additional workload requirements, a number of bat survey projects will be required to be completed by the successful candidate, at locations throughout Ireland in August and September. The succesful candidate must have previous experience in bat detection field surveys, have their own vehicle and valid drivers licence. [...]
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