BirdLife is opening a volunteer opportunity for up to 1 year to support activities of the BirdLife initiative on the paradise of Príncipe island – supporting the Príncipe Natural Park and BirdLife Project Officer in their day-to-day activities – including undertaking field assessments and monitoring, community engagement and empowerment initiatives, and other management related activities – to accompany the Príncipe Natural Park toward improved management efficiency!

The volunteer will second BirdLife Project Officer on the island and further promote synergies & efficiencies for the Principe Natural Park & associated institutions.

• Support capacity building of Park staff and other regional institutions.

• Assist in biodiversity, ecosystem service and economic valuation surveys.

• Assist in community awareness raising activities.

• Support the development of ecotourism and associated facilities (e.g., trails).

• Provide assistance in stakeholder consultations.

• Carry out activities to raise awareness about the importance of the Park.

• Propose innovations for the integration of communities in the management of Natural Resources and in the management of the PNP.

• Monitor & report on implementation of PNP´s field activities; prepare activity plans and budgets for the PNP.

• Facilitate and assist visits; assist research groups and / or PNP visitors on the ground.

• Propose and support the development of communication material.

• Cooperate with local stakeholders on the field.

• BSc or more, in environmental science or management.

• High motivation, desire to achieve, attention to detail, excellent organisational skills.

• Oral and written fluency in Portuguese and/or English.

• Month subsidies for food of 150EUR and communication of 25EUR.

• Basic accommodations on Príncipe island.

• International and Regional flights and transit expenses, in & out, from your based location to Príncipe island.

• Other costs that may incur related to residency and visa (if non-Santomean).