MEDASSET is seeking a Project Officer

Job title: Project Officer
Application deadline: February 28, 2022
Duration: until 31 December 2022, with the option to extend to indefinite following the successful trial period.

JOB DESCRIPTION
MEDASSET is seeking a fulltime Project Officer at its Central Athens head office in Greece.

Job Purpose: Participating in advocacy/ lobbying activities and participating/ leading in conservation & research projects in relation to sea turtle populations and habitats, marine and coastal biodiversity across the Mediterranean.

Reports to: Director.

Duties include:

• Managing and/ or implementing research or conservation projects, in the Mediterranean region and ensuring delivery within budget and on time.
• Developing and implementing environmental advocacy campaigns.
• Report writing and presentations to international conventions and national authorities.
• Researching funding sources and calls, writing and submitting project proposals.
• Developing partnerships and maintaining relationships with NGOs, scientists, authorities, stakeholders, funders, etc.
• Writing and editing articles, press releases, scientific papers and other material. Attending national / international meetings and conferences, presenting activities’ progress, and representing MEDASSET.
• Administrative work, including internal reporting, filing, data retrieval, correspondence, database updating, etc.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Master’s or higher level university degree, recognized in Greece if from an international institution, in biology, marine or environmental sciences and at least 1 year of relevant professional experience or a bachelor degree in these disciplines with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of EU and national environmental and fisheries related policies, legislation and structures.
• Excellent written and oral Greek and English language skills.
• Excellent computer software skills.
• Ability to form and maintain partnerships in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural work environment.
• Possess a strong motivation and commitment for environmental protection.
• Ability to work as a team member and possessing a flexible work approach to achieve project objectives and tasks. 
• Professional experience in proposal writing, project management and fieldwork.
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

Καταληκτική ημερομηνία υποβολής αιτήσεων: 28 Φεβρουαρίου 2022