The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are an All-Ireland NGO dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans in Irish and other waters through increasing awareness, research, education, welfare activities and collaboration.
We are looking to recruit two new officers in the new year. *Education and Outreach Officer* to work with existing officers to develop the Education and Outreach Program, with as a priority to coordinate and expand our Local Group. This role will appeal to a candidate with a strong knowledge of marine conservation and interest in ocean literacy and a desire to communicate the importance of marine protection to a variety of stakeholders and audiences from the general public to government representatives. *Project Scientist - Whale Deal *to contribute to a new EU project funded through Interreg Atlantic called Whale Deal which aims to mitigate ship strikes and enhance carbon sequestration in the Atlantic through innovative technologies. The officer will develop IWDG data management, analyse long-term sighting datasets, and assist in the delivery of the IWDG five-year strategy. This role will appeal to a candidate with skills in data management and modelling and a strong knowledge of conservation status of large whales in Atlantic waters. For more information please see https://iwdg.ie/iwdg-is-recruiting/ <https://iwdg.ie/cms_files/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IWDG-Project-Officer-and-Data-Scientist-Job-Description.pdf> *Closing date*: 30th January 2024 -- -------- Dr Simon Berrow Chief Executive Officer Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Merchants Quay, Kilrush, Co Clare, Ireland, V15 E762 www.iwdg.ie/ http://consulting.iwdg.ie <http://consulting.iwdg.ie> Office; 065 9051763 / Mobile: 086 8545450 Charity Number: CHY 11163 Charity Regulatory Authority No. 20029913
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