Biodiversa+ is recruiting a Biodiversity Monitoring Officer to support the coordination and development of biodiversity monitoring activities across Europe. Based at the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) in Helsinki, Finland, the position is a full-time, fixed-term contract running until 30 September 2028. Applications are open until 20 November 2026.
About the position
Biodiversa+ works to strengthen biodiversity monitoring across Europe by supporting cooperation between national monitoring schemes, improving the availability and comparability of biodiversity data, and developing a coordinated European approach.
The Biodiversity Monitoring Officer will join the Biodiversa+ Operational Team and contribute to Work Package 2 (WP2), dedicated to promoting and supporting transnational biodiversity monitoring. Working closely with the WP2 team and partners across Europe, the successful candidate will support the implementation and coordination of activities aimed at strengthening European biodiversity monitoring.
The position offers an opportunity to work in an international environment at the interface between biodiversity science, monitoring and policy.
Main responsibilities
Working closely with the lead Biodiversity Monitoring Officer, WP2 leaders and other members of the Operational Team, you will:
- Support the coordination of the WP2 network and facilitate cooperation between Biodiversa+ partners;
- Contribute to the administrative and financial management of WP2, including budget monitoring, financial planning and reporting;
- Support the planning and implementation of biodiversity monitoring activities, including meetings, events and exchanges with other European initiatives;
- Contribute to mapping biodiversity monitoring schemes across Europe and identifying gaps and opportunities for cooperation;
- Help communicate WP2 activities and results, in collaboration with the Biodiversa+ communication team, and support stakeholder engagement.
Candidate profile
We are looking for a motivated and well-organised candidate with:
- A Master’s degree, preferably in biodiversity or environmental sciences, ecology, environmental policy or a related field;
- Strong organisational and project management skills, including proficiency in Excel and online collaboration tools;
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with international partners;
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment;
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Experience with EU-funded projects (particularly Horizon Europe), project budgeting and financial management is highly valued. Additional assets include experience in biodiversity monitoring and knowledge of Finnish and/or French.
The offer
- Location: Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), Helsinki, Finland
- Contract: Full-time, fixed-term position until 30 September 2028
- Start date: 1 January 2027, or as agreed
- Monthly gross salary: €3,806 to €4,481, depending on qualifications and experience
- Working arrangements: Flexible working hours and hybrid working, with at least eight days per month on site at Syke’s premises
The position also involves international travel, approximately six times per year. The official employer is the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), which coordinates Biodiversa+ WP2 on behalf of the Finnish Ministry of the Environment.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted by 20 November 2026 at 15:00 (Finnish local time), preferably through the Finnish government’s Valtiolle recruitment portal. For full details of the position, eligibility requirements and application procedure, please consult the official vacancy announcement.
