Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in ornithological research, especially in migratory bird conservation., Expertise in population dynamics, habitat analysis, and migration ecology., Familiarity with conservation policies and data collection methodologies., Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with fluency in English..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the Red-backed Shrike.

Evaluate available data sources and perform a gap analysis.

Provide actionable policy and research recommendations.

Compile a final report summarizing findings and analyses.

Job description

Application deadline: Tuesday 6 May 2025, 23:59 GMT

Budget: The maximum budget available for the study is €10,800, excluding VAT

Location: Remote

Deliverable deadline: The report has to be finalised by 15 September 2025

We are looking for a Consultant/Consultancy to carry out a study on the population dynamics of the Red-backed Shrike in different European subpopulations and the habitat, land use and conservation actions influencing the pattern

KEY OBJECTIVES

The Consultant/Consultancy is required to address the following key objectives through a review of available scientific evidence:

Habitat Improvements in Breeding Areas
Population Dynamics
Migration Patterns
Stopover and Wintering Conditions
Human-Induced Mortality
Monitoring and Data
Policy Implications
Synergies

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES:

Comprehensive literature review – Synthesised overview of existing scientific literature.
Data assessment – Evaluation of available data sources on the Red-backed Shrike.
Gap analysis – Detailed identification of knowledge and monitoring gaps.
Policy and research recommendations – Actionable suggestions for policy and research.
Final report – Consolidated summary of findings, analyses, and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Proven experience in ornithological research, particularly migratory bird conservation.
Expertise in population dynamics, habitat analysis, and migration ecology.
Familiarity with conservation policies and data collection methodologies (e.g., satellite tagging, ringing, population surveys).
Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with a track record of producing technical reports for conservation or research organisations.
Ability to speak and write English fluently.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A detailed proposal outlining the approach to meeting the objectives and deliverables.
CVs of the key team members, highlighting relevant experience.
A detailed budget, covering Consultant/Consultancy fees, data access (if applicable), and any associated costs. The budget must reflect the scope of work and deliverables outlined
A timeline that aligns with the project’s required milestones.

FULL TERMS OF REFERENCE:

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