Seasonal Field Worker

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Seasonal Field Worker

LIFE+ Malta Seabird Project (LIFE10 NAT/MT/090)

BirdLife Malta

 

BirdLife Malta is an NGO dedicated to the conservation of avifauna in the Maltese islands.  Malta
is host to internationally important breeding grounds of the Yelkouan shearwater, Cory’s shearwater and the European Storm Petrel. In order for Malta to meet its obligations to the EU, BirdLife Malta
has launched an EU LIFE+ project to collect data on the distribution of Maltese seabirds at sea to identify IBAs (Important Bird Areas).  This project is now seeking seasonal field workers (full-time) to carry out boat-based surveys in the Mediterranean,
and to assist in other aspects of field work.

 

The successful candidate will have sound bird identification skills, and previous experience of working long hours
offshore onboard small vessels. Previous experience or a working knowledge of the European Seabirds at Sea (ESAS) methodology would be an advantage. The surveys are carried out over 14 days per month, depending on weather
conditions.  The field workers will have time off between surveys however flexibility is required to accommodate
sufficient number of days at sea monthly.

 

The positions (two) are seasonal (duration approximately 8 months) with a start date in March 2012, with interviews held in February.  To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter, with contact details for two referees, to blmseabird@gmail.com
by 10^th February 2012.