Role Responsibility

The post-holder will focus on the below main responsibilities:

• Identify policy-relevant information and indicators and upload and publish this through the BIOPAMA Reference Information System (RIS)
• Analyse priority policy documents and extract conservation targets that can be monitored with SMART indicators (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound).
• Document this process to allow others to do the same in their own regions across the ACP countries
• Intensify the capacity of the regional stakeholders in publishing policies, targets and indicators in the RIS.
• Communicate successful outcomes on conservation targets using data visualisation tools and story maps.
• Ad-hoc GIS analysis and map production using ESRI ArcGIS and/or QGIS software
• Write technical documentation and user guides

Successful Candidate

The successful Candidate will bring:

- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in spatial data management and online publishing, dissemination of scientific evidence and training delivery.

- Good knowledge of GIS software and tools (including but not limited to: ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, StoryMaps (ArcGIS and Open Source), gvSIG
- Good data visualisation and online cartography skills Strong thematic experience in GIS applications for biodiversity and conservation
- Excellent writing and communication skills (in English), ability to extract stories and messages from diverse datasets
- Knowledge of the European and international Legal Framework relevant for Biodiversity conservation (Convention on Biological Diversity, Aichi Biodiversity Target, European Environment Policy...etc)
- Monitoring, modelling, evaluation and reporting of ecosystem-based approach projects and programmes
- Experience in Participatory mapping and methodology in natural resource
management projects
- Experience in work on one or more countries of the ACP (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific) group of states
- Ability to work independently and deliver quality products within agreed tight deadlines.
- Capability of working in an international/multicultural environment, and the ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings (Fluent English mandatory, ability to work in another key language of ACP countries – French, Spanish, Portuguese – an advantage

Furthermore the following skills would be an asset
- Attention to detail, proactivity and positive attitude.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders and encourage data sharing, working with online communities.
- Understanding of global and regional conservation policy processes in relation to protected areas.
- Good overall communication skills

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Package Description

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• International environment

About the Company

Serco is one of the world’s largest providers of public services to Governments employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries In Belgium and Luxembourg we work closely with the European Institutions providing crucial Services with over 220 staff members.

The services we provide are often of critical importance to the communities and nations we serve, providing public services is one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers you can have, you have an ability to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and to your community and country.

As a business which delivers “front-line” public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people; our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers

What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service – To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here.

Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

If you share our values then join with over 50,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you

A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment.

We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation.

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