Volunteer Experts

NABU e.V.; Berlin; Remote; EUR 20.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An environmental organization is seeking international volunteer experts for a rapid biodiversity assessment in Ethiopia's Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve. Responsibilities include fieldwork, data documentation, and collaboration with national experts. Candidates should have expertise in specific taxonomic groups, fieldwork experience in Africa, and fluency in English. All travel-related expenses will be covered. Application deadline: October 21st, 2025.

Leistungen

Travel-related expenses covered

Basic accommodation provided

Meals included

Qualifikationen

• Proven expertise in one or more of the taxonomic groups listed.
• Fieldwork experience in Africa (preferably Ethiopia).
• Physical fitness and ability to work under basic field conditions.
• Fluency in English.

Aufgaben

• Perform fieldwork in remote areas using agreed sampling methods.
• Document findings and collaborate with national experts.
• Prepare and analyze data for the technical report.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in taxonomic groups

Fieldwork experience

Physical fitness

Fluency in English

Jobbeschreibung

NABU Ethiopia, together with NABU, plans a rapid biodiversity assessment (RBA) for one of its project areas: the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve (YCFBR).

The assessment will be carried out between 7th and 24th of February 2026.

It shall serve the development of targeted management recommendations for the biosphere reserve, enhancing the sustainable use of natural resources and the preservation of its biological diversity.

Call for International Volunteer Experts

To complement the national expert teams, we are looking for international volunteer experts for the following taxonomic groups:

• Vascular plants
• Insects (butterflies, beetles, ants, dragonflies)
• Amphibians
• Freshwater fish

During the assessment, the experts will perform fieldwork in remote areas using agreed sampling methods, document findings, and closely collaborate with national experts.

For preparation (collaborative development of sampling design) and post-assessment work (basic data analysis, drafting taxon-specific sections for the joint technical report, photo filing etc.) a time-equivalent of 6 days are foreseen.

The completion of any post-assessment work is planned for the end of May 2026.

Support Provided

Although NABU does not offer expert fees for participants in the assessment, all travel-related expenses will be covered.

NABU will be responsible for providing basic accommodation (camping), meals, field transport as well as general preparatory- and logistical support.

More information will be made available with selected experts after the application procedure.

Eligibility

Interested applicants should demonstrate:

• Proven expertise in one or more of the taxonomic groups listed above
• Fieldwork experience in Africa (preferably Ethiopia)
• Physical fitness and ability to work under basic field conditions
• Fluency in English

Application Procedure

NABU is inviting qualified volunteer experts to submit a short statement of motivation (max. 1 page, including confirmation of their availability for the stated period) and their CV including references for similar volunteer or professional assignments (max 2 pages) as one PDF document before October 21st 2025 to [e-mail]

We will come back to you shortly after reviewing all applications.

NABU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.