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Join Rewilding Romania as a Rewilding Officer and Restore the Wild Heart of Europe
Overview
Salary
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Location
Danube Delta, Romania - Hybrid
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In-person- Romania
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Organisation Summary
Rewilding Romania is a pioneering organization dedicated to restoring the natural splendor of Romania's landscapes, particularly the Southern Carpathians and the Danube Delta. With the largest natural river delta in Europe, the organization focuses on reviving ecosystems and promoting a thriving nature-based economy. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative environmental initiative.
Role Summary
- Lead Rewilding Romania’s fieldwork in the Danube Delta.
- Conduct wetland restoration and wildlife monitoring.
- Facilitate species reintroduction and sustainable habitat management.
- Engage with local communities to foster stakeholder relations.
Role Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience in biodiversity conservation & monitoring.
- Proficient in wildlife ecology, biology, and fieldwork protocols.
- Skilled in GIS, modelling, and statistics.
- Possession of a B category driving license is mandatory.
Application Process Details
- Submit a motivation letter and CV to [email removed - click apply for more details].
- Application deadline: 20th of February.
- For more information, contact RR via email.
Rewilding Romania is a Foundation with the mission to make Romania a wilder place and restore nature, mainly in the Southern Carpathians and the Danube Delta. The Danube Delta is the largest natural river delta in Europe, and home to large populations of breeding birds, including many endangered and threatened species. Changes to the natural flows of river systems and industrial infrastructure have damaged the area, but there is now an opportunity to employ rewilding principles to restore the landscape and encourage the development of a nature-based economy.
The role of the Rewilding Officer is to oversee and implement Rewilding Romania’s fieldwork on wilder nature and wildlife comeback in the Danube Delta. This includes wetland restoration, wildlife monitoring, species reintroduction and sustainable management of forest, grasslands, wetlands and rivers. The role requires knowledge about wildlife ecology and biology and the ability to work with local stakeholder relations.
Job requirements include at least 3 years of working experience in biodiversity conservation & monitoring, including implementing protocols in the field and supervising field teams. A good knowledge of European species and habitats, and knowledge and preferably experience in working with GIS, modelling and statistics is required. A driving license, at least B category, is also required.
Benefits include the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for team & stakeholder diversity, and the chance to contribute to the restoration of the Danube Delta's unique environment and its amazing biodiversity for future generations.
Applications, including a motivation letter and CV, should be sent to [email removed - click apply for more details] before the 20 of February. For more information, please contact RR by e-mail at [email removed - click apply for more details].
