Bat expert
Prepare a Conservation Strategy for the Madeira pipistrelle
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Overview
Prepare a Conservation Strategy for the Madeira pipistrelle
You have:
- Experience in radio-tracking bats
- License for handling bats valid for Madeira
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Portuguese
Contract
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Result of Service
Preparation of a Conservation Strategy for the Madeira pipistrelle that considers the habitat preferences identified in the study as well as the location of all roosts and foraging sites discovered in the study.
Work Location
Madeira, Portugal
Expected duration
3 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The qualified bat expert should implement following activities: 1. Radio-track 20 Madeira pipistrelle bats in their habitats on Madeira island (Portugal) during summer 2024. 2. Roosts of tracked bats should be found and described, as well as their important feeding areas and commuting routes. 3. Recommendations for protection of roosts and critical habitats should be developed and submitted to the Secretariat and national authorities as a contribution to the preparation of the species’ Conservation plan.
Qualifications/special skills
Do you have experince in radio-tracking bats? Do you have a permission for capturing, handling and radio-tracking of bats in Madeira? A license for handling bats valid for Madeira is required
Languages
English and Portuguese are required for implementation of the activities
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with radio-tracking bats? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical expertise in a key skill for the job. | Provide specific examples of technologies used and successful outcomes. |
| What are the necessary permissions for handling bats in Madeira? | This question checks your knowledge of regulations related to wildlife management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach identifying important feeding areas for bats? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What recommendations would you make for protecting bat roosts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you collaborate with national authorities on conservation plans? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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