Consultant for IKI/CREAF Project Implementation (West Africa)

About the role

BirdLife International is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the IKI/CREAF project in West Africa. Based in Dakar, the consultant will work closely with national partners, public institutions and other stakeholders to deliver conservation activities under the East Atlantic Flyway Initiative.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of IKI/CREAF project activities according to the defined schedule.
• Contribute to capacity building in bird monitoring, governance and community management.
• Support the analysis of the East Atlantic Flyway environmental form and threats identified in national waterbird census reports.
• Assist in the celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, develop village waste‑management plans and integrate climate‑change considerations into national action plans for the Lesser Flamingo and the Grey Crowned Crane.
• Help implement livelihood‑improvement activities at key project sites.

Required profile

• University degree in environmental sciences, biological sciences or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and a good basic knowledge of English.
• Initiative, practical approach, motivation and ability to work independently.
• Good knowledge of conservation activities and programmes in West Africa.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Database management