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Two Roles Now Open With Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

6th July 2024
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The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is seeking to recruit a full-time Marine Biodiversity and ORE Officer to build capacity in the group and wider eNGO sector in relation to marine biodiversity and offshore renewable energy, and a Marine Mammal Ecologist to assist in the delivery of the Marine Mammal Mitigation Plan for the Dublin Port MP2 project.

The successful candidate for the post of Marine Biodiversity and ORE Officer will assist in developing IWDG conservation policies, build IWDG and the IEN advocacy capability and assist in the delivery of the IWDG strategy. The position is funded by the Irish Environmental Network through the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.

This is a full-time job as an IWDG employee for a fixed period of three years, starting 1 September 2024. Gross starting salary is €66,800 in year one with annual increments.

For a full job description and details of how to apply, see HERE. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 19 July.

Meanwhile, the Marine Mammal Ecologist will contribute to the Dublin Port MP2 project, as part of IWDG Consulting’s contract to deliver a Marine Mammal Mitigation Plan (MMMP) on behalf of Dublin Port Company to meet compliance with planning permission and licensing obligations.

This is a full-time contract for a fixed period of two years starting 1 September 2024 (or earlier) with a gross starting salary of €25,603-32,918 (Level 6) depending on experience.

For a full job description and essential qualities, see HERE. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 26 July.

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