Island Restoration Technical Advisor

Location:  The role is based in Fiji. We may consider other locations in the region for exceptional candidates, if we are able to employ in that country. Please state clearly in your application if you wish to work from a location other than Fiji.

Hours : Full-time
Contract: 3 years fixed term, with the possibility of extension.

Salary: Competitive - salary & benefits will vary by location.

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. Through our unique local-to-global approach, we deliver high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people.

BirdLife is supporting conservation programmes in 10 Pacific Island countries and territories coordinated from the regional office in Fiji.

In the Pacific, BirdLife is working to secure Pacific Island birds and other native biodiversity by addressing key threats. Of these, invasive alien species are a leading cause of biodiversity loss also, effecting livelihoods and the Pacific way of life. In response, the BirdLife Partnership is taking an integrated approach to managing invasive species, to benefit Island biodiversity, the lives and livelihoods of people and strengthening climate resilience in an equitable and socially inclusive way. Assessing the impact of this work is essential to integrating learning, successes, and the ongoing development, of the Pacific Island Restoration Programme (PIRP).

BirdLife is seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Island Restoration Technical Advisor. Reporting to the Pacific Island Restoration Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing PIRP’s goals.

How you will do this:

• Guiding the technical planning, implementation, and monitoring of invasive alien species (IAS) management and biodiversity restoration efforts.
• Leading the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure biodiversity, socio-economic, and climate resilience outcomes.
• Developing strategies for species translocation and habitat restoration to address conservation priorities across the Pacific.
• Building the capacity of BirdLife Partners and other stakeholders in IAS management, habitat restoration, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL).
• Providing technical leadership in developing and implementing plans for IAS eradication, biodiversity restoration, and biosecurity measures while overseeing threatened species recovery. 
• Designing and analysing monitoring frameworks to evaluate biological and social outcomes.
• Contributing to conservation strategies such as species translocations and habitat restoration. 
• Assessing socio-economic and gender equity impacts. 
• Additionally, the position emphasizes building local capacity through training and fostering knowledge-sharing across the BirdLife network.

Ideally you will have:

• Extensive expertise in invasive species management, biodiversity conservation and ecological monitoring, particularly within Pacific Island contexts. 
• Strong technical skills in designing and implementing restoration interventions, such as IAS suppression, bird translocations, and habitat restoration.
• Experience integrating socio-economic and climate resilience outcomes. 
• A demonstrated ability to train and engage diverse audiences.
• Commitment to gender equity and social inclusion.
• A proven track record in environmental research and monitoring are essential.

See the full job description here.

BirdLife values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Find out more about our Diversity statement.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will consider putting into place appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.