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ALEXANDRO “Concrete actions for improving conservation of the Kentish plover”
BIRD SURVEY EXPERT (1)
Survey activities for seasonal estimates to assess the impacts of conservation interventions carried out as part of the project (ex-ante and ex-post) on the wintering and breeding population of Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) in the project areas of the Tuscany region (2026-2030).
The following private entities may participate in this call, individually or in association:
Third Sector Entities (TSEs) pursuant to Legislative Decree 117/2017 (associations, foundations, philanthropic organizations, membership networks, social cooperatives).
Private (for-profit) companies established as joint-stock companies or partnerships.
Social Enterprises, including NGOs and social cooperatives.
All entities must have been established for at least 12 months and be up to date with social security and tax obligations. The candidate must provide a CV certifying at least five years of work experience in bird monitoring/surveying in the Tuscany Region, including monitoring of the target species (Charadrius alexandrinus). The candidate must submit a technical proposal for evaluation by the evaluation committee.
Project areas in which to carry out the activities: Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli Regional Park (RN2000 sites: IT5120016 “Macchia Lucchese”, IT5170001 “Coastal dunes of Torre del Lago”, IT5170002 “Selva Pisana”), Tombolo di Cecina State Nature Reserve (RN2000 sites: IT5160003 “Tombolo di Cecina”), Maremma Regional Park (RN2000 sites: IT51A0039-IT51A0013 “Palude della Trappola, Bocca d’Ombrone”, IT51A0014 “Pineta Granducale dell’Uccellina”, IT51A0015 “Coastal dunes of the Uccellina Park”), Duna Feniglia State Nature Reserve (RN2000 sites: IT51A0028 “Feniglia Dune”). Tomboli di Follonica and Scarlino State Nature Reserve, coast between S. Vincenzo and Donoratico (Castagneto Carducci), Western Lagoon of Orbetello Regional Nature Reserve-State Nature Reserve (RN2000 sites: IT51A0026 “Orbetello Lagoon”), Burano Lake State Nature Reserve (RN2000 sites: IT510033-SAC IT510031 “Burano Lake”, IT510032 “Burano Lake Dunes”).
Compensation: €60,000 including VAT and any other applicable contributions.
Selection based on qualifications and evaluation of the technical proposal. The evaluation committee will make its final decision.
The CV in European format and the technical proposal must be sent to: istitutoecologiaapplicata@legalmail.it
Deadline: February 25, 2026
For further information, please contact iea@ieaitaly.org
BIRD SURVEY EXPERT (2)
Survey activities for seasonal estimates to assess the impacts of conservation interventions carried out as part of the project (ex-ante and ex-post) on the wintering and breeding population of Kentish plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus) in the Circeo National Park (2026-2030).
The candidate must have a degree in Biological or Natural Sciences (new or old system) and at least two years of proven work experience in bird monitoring/surveying in the Circeo National Park, to be certified via a CV. The candidate must submit a technical proposal for evaluation by the evaluation committee.
Project Area: Circeo National Park; RN2000 sites: IT6040015-IT6040012-IT6040013-IT6040018 “Circeo National Park (Lakes Fogliano, Monaci, Caprolace, and Pantani dell’Inferno + Lake Sabaudia + Dunes of Circeo)”.
Compensation: €10,000 including VAT and social security contributions.
Selection based on qualifications and evaluation of the technical proposal. The evaluation committee will make its final decision.
The CV in European format and the technical proposal must be sent to: istitutoecologiaapplicata@legalmail.it
Deadline: February 25, 2026
For further information, please contact iea@ieaitaly.org