Work with Ireland's largest conservation charityTory Island Warden PeacePlusPosition Status : OpenBirdWatch Ireland is Ireland’s largest wildlife conservation NGO. Our mission, as set out in our Strategic Plan 2024- 2030, is to be a strong and influential leader for nature conservation in Ireland, one that takes action based on the latest scientific data and supports and inspires people to get involved in environmental protection.We are seeking to recruit a Warden for Tory Island as part of PeacePlus Nature, a four year, cross border project of nine organisations led by RSPB NI. It aims to address the declines in priority species and habitats in the border counties and Northern Ireland.BirdWatch Ireland will be responsible for delivering a €2m Donegal Wader Recovery Work Plan, which relates to the protection and conservation of breeding waders in Co. Donegal.The successful candidate will be responsible for surveying and monitoring the populations of breeding waders on the island, and with the agreement of landowners, conducting research and undertaking conservation management at key sites. They will also engage with the island community and with visitors to raise awareness and implement measures to help protect and restore populations.Please download and complete a BirdWatch Ireland application form by clicking the ‘Apply’ tab below the post description opposite. Applications are also available from Comharchcumann Thoraí Teo.Closing date for applications: midday Monday 1st Dec. Applications can be emailed to adonaghy@birdwatchireland.ie or posted to BirdWatch Ireland, Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 Y38C. Applications can also be handed in to Comharchcumann Thoraí Teo by the deadline.When submitting applications by email, please put “Tory Island Warden” in the subject line.It is envisaged that interviews will be held during the week following the closing date.PeacePlus Nature is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund and the UK and Irish Governments and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).BirdWatch Ireland is a Registered Charity: CHY 5703 / CRA 20008963Irish Wildbird Conservancy (trading as BirdWatch Ireland) is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Ireland : CRO No. 116468BirdWatch Ireland Retail & Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BirdWatch Ireland, registered in Ireland : CRO No. 543457Registered office: Unit 20, Block D, Bullford Business Campus, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, A63 RW83, Ireland
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