A government organization is seeking a Senior Ecology Advisor / Implementation Ecologist for a European directive program. This program aims to improve chemical and ecological water quality and runs until 2027. The organization is legally obliged to have implemented the measures of this program by 2027 at the latest. In the region, the measures primarily consist of constructing channels and nature-friendly banks to create better conditions for plants, birds, and fish in the waters.
Tidal action and the transition from fresh to salt water are characteristic of the region.
Wat je doet
The implementation ecologist monitors and ensures correct fulfillment of the duty of care in the context of species protection and, if relevant, area protection. The implementation ecologist also provides support in the event of ecological incidents. Given the scope of the work, it is expected that multiple ecologists will be necessary. At least one of the ecologists must be from the organization to ensure alignment with working methods and expertise and to facilitate mutual coordination among the ecologists.
This reduces risks such as:
- Delays due to unforeseen natural values
- Delays in ecological incidents
- Delays in enforcement
- Reputational damage in ecological incidents
Resultaat opdracht. The activities of the implementation ecologist include:
- Further review of definitive and executive designs and motivated declaration of the acceptability of their ecological effects.
- Contributing ideas, advising on, and controlling measures for protected species and areas.
- Coordination with Technical Management & Environmental Management.
- Point of contact for ecology for the contractor.
- Control of Ecological Work Protocols.
- Incidental checks on compliance with Ecological Work Protocols (EWPs) during implementation, together with the contractor's ecologist (one per project).
In addition, the implementation ecologist ensures:
- Coordination with internal ecologists and legal advisors of the organization.
- Knowledge sharing between project ecologists and regional ecologists.
- Organizing 4-6 weekly coordination meetings among the program's ecologists.
- Coordination with national frameworks, guidelines, and agreements of the organization.
- Sharing the EWP code of conduct with the relevant implementing organization.
- Coordination with the IPM team on cross-project matters.
Leiding en toezicht. Yes, you are part of an integrated project team (IPM), where the disciplines of procurement and contract, technology, project control, and environment are represented. As an ecology advisor, you do not have a direct managerial role. You will have regular bilateral meetings with the Technical Manager.
Meest essentiële competenties.
- Independent and proactive in addressing issues.
- Ability to switch quickly and easily between activities.
- Problem-solving and results-oriented mindset.
- Seeks alignment with others when the work requires it.
- Awareness of key issues during changes and quick adaptation to circumstances.
Eisen
- Minimum three years of demonstrable knowledge and work experience in specialized ecological work within a contractor or client environment.
- Minimum a completed HBO (higher professional education) degree in a relevant field (Forest and Nature Management, Environmental Science, Nature or Landscape Management, or similar).
Wensen
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience with relevant environmental legislation and policy.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience with ecological supervision of the implementation phase of large nature projects.
- Possesses the mentioned competencies and skills (assessable based on CV, cover letter, and/or potential job interview).
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