The consultant will lead a five-month study to assess existing infrastructure, institutional capacity, and available technology within Flanders, and evaluate how the global systems part of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission—such as OBIS, the Ocean Data Information System (ODIS), and the OceanTeacher Global Academy (OTGA)—can be leveraged to support the development of the future UNESCO Biosphere Observatories for Ocean Ecosystem Sustainability (BiOES) project. The work will involve desk research, stakeholder interviews, site visits, coordination with UNESCO partners, and the preparation of a comprehensive final report including recommendations.
Applicants should have a scientific background (MSc or PhD) in marine biology or a related field and at least four years of relevant experience in biodiversity observations and data management. The ideal candidate will have interdisciplinary knowledge spanning marine science, observation technologies, molecular techniques, and data systems, as well as demonstrated experience in capacity development and international collaboration.
Contract: Full-time, remote, from 15 September 2025 – 15 February 2026
Deadline to apply: 15 August 2025, 17:00 CEST
Read more and apply: Ocean Biodiversity Information System