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BIJ12 Senior Ecology Advisor
Senior Ecology Advisor
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Function
Senior Ecology AdvisorLocation
UtrechtHours per week
32 hours per weekDuration
14.07.2025 - 14.07.2026Application number
SRQ176855DAS
BIJ12Closing date
27.06.2025
12:00
Role description and task arrangements
Senior Ecology Advisor at BIJ12
Make an impact in nature management and work together towards a sustainable Netherlands
Are you an experienced ecological advisor and do you want to contribute to the development of a uniform assessment system for nature monitoring? BIJ12 is looking for a senior ecology advisor who wants to commit to improving nature information and nature management.
About BIJ12 and the VHR Monitoring Improvement Program
BIJ12 is the implementation organisation for the 12 provinces and supports governments with knowledge and information about nature and the countryside. Within the Improvement Programme VHR-Monitoring (VVM) we work on reliable and consistent nature data, so that governments and policymakers can make the right choices. We do this in close cooperation with ministries, provinces and chain partners.
Your role and impact
As a senior ecology advisor, you play a key role in the development of an assessment system that determines the quality of habitat types. This work is essential for reliable nature information and contributes to the trust in reporting within politics and society.
Together with a team of experts, you will work on a methodology that is uniform, scalable and comparable between different reports and complies with legal frameworks.
You are jointly responsible for:
Designing assessment frameworks within the Birds and Habitats Directive
Why this role at BIJ12?
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced ecological consultant with:
Practical information
Do you want to help build reliable and uniform nature information for the Netherlands? Respond and become part of our team of experts!
Extension will take place on the basis of otherwise unchanged contractual conditions (including the hourly rate).
Given the work and scale, it is not possible for direct self-employed persons to register for this tender.
Make an impact in nature management and work together towards a sustainable Netherlands
Are you an experienced ecological advisor and do you want to contribute to the development of a uniform assessment system for nature monitoring? BIJ12 is looking for a senior ecology advisor who wants to commit to improving nature information and nature management.
About BIJ12 and the VHR Monitoring Improvement Program
BIJ12 is the implementation organisation for the 12 provinces and supports governments with knowledge and information about nature and the countryside. Within the Improvement Programme VHR-Monitoring (VVM) we work on reliable and consistent nature data, so that governments and policymakers can make the right choices. We do this in close cooperation with ministries, provinces and chain partners.
Your role and impact
As a senior ecology advisor, you play a key role in the development of an assessment system that determines the quality of habitat types. This work is essential for reliable nature information and contributes to the trust in reporting within politics and society.
Together with a team of experts, you will work on a methodology that is uniform, scalable and comparable between different reports and complies with legal frameworks.
You are jointly responsible for:
Designing assessment frameworks within the Birds and Habitats Directive
- Devising the main lines and substantive support
- Coordinating with stakeholders and chain partners
- Managing experts and the development team and contributing to a clear implementation
- Supervising pilots and testing methods in practice
Why this role at BIJ12?
- Work with impact: Your expertise directly contributes to a future-proof nature information provision in the Netherlands.
- Collaboration and inclusion: You will become part of a diverse and involved team where your insights and ideas are valued. Currently, our team includes people from LVVN, the Provinces and RWS.
- Balance and flexibility: We offer a hybrid working environment , where you can work both in the office and from home.
- Personal growth: BIJ12 stimulates knowledge sharing, development and collaboration within a network of experts.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced ecological consultant with:
- In-depth knowledge of habitat types, assessment systems, vegetation science and nature target analysis
- Experience with stakeholder management and project management
- Strong communication skills and a connecting way of working
- An analytical and strategic view on ecological policy and nature management
Practical information
- Number of hours: 16 to 32 hours per week (Hybdride, at home and on location in Utrecht)
- Start date: In consultation, taking holidays into account
- Extension options: 2 x 12 months
- Job interviews: July 3 in Utrecht
Do you want to help build reliable and uniform nature information for the Netherlands? Respond and become part of our team of experts!
Extension will take place on the basis of otherwise unchanged contractual conditions (including the hourly rate).
Given the work and scale, it is not possible for direct self-employed persons to register for this tender.
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BIJ12
Role description and task arrangements
Senior Ecology Advisor at BIJ12
Make an impact in nature management and work together towards a sustainable Netherlands
Are you an experienced ecological advisor and do you want to contribute to the development of a uniform assessment system for nature monitoring? BIJ12 is looking for a senior ecology advisor who wants to commit to improving nature information and nature management.
About BIJ12 and the VHR Monitoring Improvement Program
BIJ12 is the implementation organisation for the 12 provinces and supports governments with knowledge and information about nature and the countryside. Within the Improvement Programme VHR-Monitoring (VVM) we work on reliable and consistent nature data, so that governments and policymakers can make the right choices. We do this in close cooperation with ministries, provinces and chain partners.
Your role and impact
As a senior ecology advisor, you play a key role in the development of an assessment system that determines the quality of habitat types. This work is essential for reliable nature information and contributes to the trust in reporting within politics and society.
Together with a team of experts, you will work on a methodology that is uniform, scalable and comparable between different reports and complies with legal frameworks.
You are jointly responsible for:
Designing assessment frameworks within the Birds and Habitats Directive
Why this role at BIJ12?
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced ecological consultant with:
Practical information
Do you want to help build reliable and uniform nature information for the Netherlands? Respond and become part of our team of experts!
Extension will take place on the basis of otherwise unchanged contractual conditions (including the hourly rate).
Given the work and scale, it is not possible for direct self-employed persons to register for this tender.
Make an impact in nature management and work together towards a sustainable Netherlands
Are you an experienced ecological advisor and do you want to contribute to the development of a uniform assessment system for nature monitoring? BIJ12 is looking for a senior ecology advisor who wants to commit to improving nature information and nature management.
About BIJ12 and the VHR Monitoring Improvement Program
BIJ12 is the implementation organisation for the 12 provinces and supports governments with knowledge and information about nature and the countryside. Within the Improvement Programme VHR-Monitoring (VVM) we work on reliable and consistent nature data, so that governments and policymakers can make the right choices. We do this in close cooperation with ministries, provinces and chain partners.
Your role and impact
As a senior ecology advisor, you play a key role in the development of an assessment system that determines the quality of habitat types. This work is essential for reliable nature information and contributes to the trust in reporting within politics and society.
Together with a team of experts, you will work on a methodology that is uniform, scalable and comparable between different reports and complies with legal frameworks.
You are jointly responsible for:
Designing assessment frameworks within the Birds and Habitats Directive
- Devising the main lines and substantive support
- Coordinating with stakeholders and chain partners
- Managing experts and the development team and contributing to a clear implementation
- Supervising pilots and testing methods in practice
Why this role at BIJ12?
- Work with impact: Your expertise directly contributes to a future-proof nature information provision in the Netherlands.
- Collaboration and inclusion: You will become part of a diverse and involved team where your insights and ideas are valued. Currently, our team includes people from LVVN, the Provinces and RWS.
- Balance and flexibility: We offer a hybrid working environment , where you can work both in the office and from home.
- Personal growth: BIJ12 stimulates knowledge sharing, development and collaboration within a network of experts.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced ecological consultant with:
- In-depth knowledge of habitat types, assessment systems, vegetation science and nature target analysis
- Experience with stakeholder management and project management
- Strong communication skills and a connecting way of working
- An analytical and strategic view on ecological policy and nature management
Practical information
- Number of hours: 16 to 32 hours per week (Hybdride, at home and on location in Utrecht)
- Start date: In consultation, taking holidays into account
- Extension options: 2 x 12 months
- Job interviews: July 3 in Utrecht
Do you want to help build reliable and uniform nature information for the Netherlands? Respond and become part of our team of experts!
Extension will take place on the basis of otherwise unchanged contractual conditions (including the hourly rate).
Given the work and scale, it is not possible for direct self-employed persons to register for this tender.
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