Birds' Expert

Background Information

TERRE Liban is currently implementing a project entitled “Enhance conservation of the Unique Biodiversity in the Bisri River Basin - Lebanon” funded by Bird Life International under the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (“CEPF”).

This project of 10 months’ duration aims to address the problems and threats of the many sources of pollution located in the Awali River Basin which are polluting the river and its surroundings such as olive oil liquid wastes, sewage waters, old quarries, and excess use of pesticides, etc. Other threats on the unique biodiversity include illegal hunting, off-road activities, forest fires and trees’ logging.

These problems directly threat the delicate balance of the valley’s rich biodiversity we aim to protect and unfortunately this area has not been prioritized by the governmental authorities to set protection measures and sustainable water management strategies in the area.

TERRE Liban is seeking to hire a birds’ expert responsible for studying the biodiversity of birds at the Bisri valley, their interconnection with water and the impact of water pollution and other threats on the endemic and other birds' species.

Scope of Work
- Provide an updated study on the status of the birds’ species at The Bisri Valley
- Study the impact of water pollution and other threats on the endemic and other birds’ species
- Coordinate with the socio-economic and water experts and share needed information

Deliverables

Study on the status of the birds’ species at The Bisri Valley and the impact of water pollution and other threats on the endemic and other birds’ species

Requirements

Education Degree:
- Masters’ degree in Biology, Ornithology, Environmental Sciences, ...

Qualifications:
- Outstanding writing and editing skills
- Proper knowledge of environmental management and issues
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic

Professional experience:

- Minimum 5 years of experience working as an ornithologist, Birds’ Expert or a similar role.

The job vacancy is open to individuals.