To ensure the provision of a scientific and technical expertise for the development and the enhancement of a knowledge base on biodiversity and ecosystems, in support to European policies. For this purpose: • Supported by the ETC/BD Deputy manager, to ensure the operational implementation, by the ETC/BD consortium, of activities identified in the multi-annual and annual work programs of the EEA, in regular contact with the EEA Head of ‘Biodiversity and Nature’ group; • Supported by the ETC/BD Administrator, to manage the consortium , which currently involves eleven organisations from ten European countries, in line with the provisions of the multi-annual Framework Partnership Agreement between the EEA and the French National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) (acting on be