Biodiversity Consultant / Field Ornithologist

Country: Türkiye

Position Location: Ankara, Turkey

Contract Type: Contract

Work Pattern: Full Time

Sector: Built environment

Discipline: Consultancy

Job Ref: 4861

Recruiter Contact: Cassidy Browne

• Degree in ecology, biology, zoology, botany or directly related subject (MSc preferred)
• Proven field experience, demonstrable birdwatching and identification skills (knowledge of other taxa is an asset)
• Several years of experience in undertaking biodiversity survey/monitoring and documentation (species identification, correct use of field recording sheets and maps, photography skills preferred)
• Preference for working independently at rural and remote settings, and with supervision from other Turkiye offices
• Familiarity with the main international and lender (in particular IFC Performance Standard 6) policy and guidance on biodiversity and nature conservation
• Experience in undertaking construction and operation monitoring and management to international finance institutions’ biodiversity-related standards -Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive and Sheets, efficiently for data entry
• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to integrate into existing teams, and keep well connected with remote colleagues of other disciplines
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork in Turkiye
• Active driving skills (advanced driving training for safety and security is an asset)
• Good adoption skills to new and challenging environments.

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Lunch vouchers
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes