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Call for a coordinator for BID regional support teams in three regions

Jun, 2024 | GBIF, Call for a coordinator Full-time contract opportunity for one candidate from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, or Oceania with strong coordination skills and deep understanding of the GBIF network, to assist the Biodiversity Information for Development programme. Deadline: 12 July 2024 The GBIF Secretariat is seeking applications from an individual candidate interested in coordinating three regionally distributed teams supporting projects in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. This call complements a separate call for regional support contractors for the Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme. The candidate selected through this call will guide and contribute to the work of distributed teams of support contractors working directly with communities of practice in the region. Candidates who wish to be considered for the part-time roles must respond to the call for applications for regional support contracts. The regional support coordinator must reside within GBIF’s Africa, Oceania, and Latin America and the Caribbean regions and will guide and participate in the work of the regional support teams assisting BID project grantees engaged in data mobilization and use. The selected candidate will play a key role in organizing the work of the three distributed regional teams. Planning for BID’s next phase is underway and expected to begin in the third quarter of 2024. This programme aims to improve access and availability to biodiversity data and information for decision-makers in developing countries, enabling the effective implementation of multilateral agreements such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Recognizing the challenge of implementing data mobilization projects successfully, BID emphasizes the role of capacity enhancement in helping funded projects achieve their goals. The regional support coordinator will add to ongoing efforts of node managers, regional representatives, and volunteer trainers and mentors by: Coordinating the distributed help-desk assistance, training, and mentoring provided by the regional support teams contracted by the Secretariat in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania Establishing knowledge flows between the BID project teams, the Secretariat, the GBIF network, and other experts from the GBIF community Ensuring the achievement of the objectives set out for each of the three regional support teams Application procedure Applications must be submitted in English through the GBIF Grants Portal by 12 July 2024 at 23:59 CEST (UTC+2). When completing an application form on the GBIF Grants Portal , a candidate must upload their full CV. For applications from countries or organizations that already participate in GBIF, you must inform the GBIF Head of Delegation or Node Manager of your application. In addition, you are strongly encouraged to include a letter of support, stating at a minimum that the Head of Delegation or Node Manager is aware of the application and that it appears to fall within the scope of the call. Questions on the application procedure may be directed to bid@gbif.org . For more information on the requirements and bases visit the complete Notice in GBIF by clicking here.. Fuente: Notícias GBIF

Renewed call for regional contractors to support BID in three regions

Jun, 2024 | GBIF, Calls Candidates from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania with substantial experience with data mobilization and project management sought to assist Biodiversity Information for Development programme. Deadline: 12 July 2024 The GBIF Secretariat is seeking applications from individual candidates interested in providing in-region contract support for projects in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. Candidates must reside within GBIF’s Africa, Oceania, and Latin America and the Caribbean regions, where they will assist project grantees engaged in data mobilization and use under the Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme. The selected contractors will form distributed teams charged with strengthening the communities of practitioners in their region. Planning for BID’s next phase is underway and expected to begin in the third quarter of 2024. Pending the anticipated renewal of funding from the European Union, GBIF may place selected candidates on a reserve list prior to their starting work later in 2024. The reserve list for these contracts will be valid until 31 August 2026 and may be extended at the discretion of the GBIF Secretariat. The BID programme aims to improve access and availability to biodiversity data and information for decision-makers in developing countries, enabling the effective implementation of multilateral agreements such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Recognizing the challenge of implementing data mobilization projects successfully, the BID programme emphasizes the role of capacity enhancement in helping funded projects achieve their goals. The engagement of regional contractors complements the ongoing efforts of node managers, regional representatives, and volunteer trainers and mentors by: Providing distributed help-desk assistance, training and mentoring Ensuring the exchange of best practices and expert guidance between the BID project teams and GBIF’s global, regional and thematic communities of practice Leading regional outreach to individuals and institutions, particularly in countries not yet participating in the GBIF network Cultivating long-term engagement of team members from BID projects in the GBIF network Application procedure Applications must be submitted in English through the GBIF Grants Portal by 12 July 2024 at 23:59 CEST (UTC+2), When completing an application form on the GBIF Grants Portal, a candidate must upload their full CV and describe how they meet the requirements. For applications from countries or organizations that already participate in GBIF, you must inform the GBIF Head of Delegation or Node Manager of your application. In addition, you are strongly encouraged to include a letter of support, stating at a minimum that the Head of Delegation or Node Manager is aware of the application and that it appears to fall within the scope of the call. Questions on the application procedure may be directed to bid@gbif.org . For more information on the requirements and bases visit the complete Notice in GBIF by clicking here. Source: GBIF News

DEADLINE CORRECTED: GBIF Secretariat is hiring a communications specialist

Apr 04, 2023 | GBIF, Call for applications The GBIF Secretariat, located in Copenhagen, is looking for a Communications Specialist to join the Participation and Engagement group and expand the capacity of its Communications team. The incumbent’s primary responsibilities will encompass general communications support with special attention to: Create, edit, revise, and publish written materials, including news articles, newsletters, and other content for both web and print. Plan, implement and monitor participation through social networks. What you need A passion for biodiversity, science and/or data. A clear understanding of best practices, trends and data-driven insights in social media. A grasp on brand communications basics, such as voice, tone, brand personality and positioning. Demonstrated experience engaging audiences through social media to build connections and increase brand loyalty. Application submission deadline: May 15, 2024 For more information visit the complete news in GBIF by clicking here.. Source: GBIF News

Call opens for nominations to 2024 GBIF Graduate Researchers Award

Dic 14, 2023 | GBIF, Call opens Deadline for receiving nominations from GBIF member countries for graduate students whose innovative research relies on biodiversity data: 24 June 2024 On behalf of its network of national Participants, the GBIF Secretariat is pleased to invite nominations for the 2024 Graduate Researchers Award. This annual programme aims to foster and recognize innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics by graduate students whose master’s and doctoral studies rely on GBIF-mediated data The 2024 programme will provide a pair of €5,000 prizes recognizing the work of two early-career researchers—preferably, one master’s and one PhD candidate—who receive formal nominations from the heads of delegation or node managers of GBIF Participant countries.. A jury organized by GBIF Science Committee will select two award recipients from the pool of nominees whose names are received by the GBIF Secretariat by 24 June 2024. The GBIF Secretariat will announce winners before the 31st meeting of the GBIF Governing Board (GB31) and present the winners’ work at the meeting in Portugal in October 2024. National deadlines for 2024 While the deadline for receipt of nominations at the GBIF Secretariat is 24 June, local deadlines do apply! Mexico 🇲🇽 : 24 May de 2024 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 : 27 May 2024 Spain 🇪🇸 : 3 June 2024 Argentina 🇦🇷 : 10 June de 2024 We will post national deadlines here as and when we receive them and post notifications through GBIF’s social media channels using the hashtag #GRA24. Eligibility Candidates must provide a support letter verifying their affiliation with a university graduate programme to be eligible for the award. In addition, candidates must be either a) citizens of a country participating in GBIF or b) estudantes de uma instituição localizada num GBIF participant country Nominations can come from the GBIF delegation or node of either the candidate’s country of citizenship or the country of the candidate’s host institution. Submission process and deadlines Students seeking nomination must apply to the Head of Delegation or node manager of a GBIF Voting or Associate Participant country (see the complete list). National participants are responsible for establishing their own deadlines and processes for receiving and processing student applications. As a result, graduate students who seek nomination should consult the websites of their national GBIF Participants or contact the Head of Delegation or node manager directly. Student proposals are first reviewed and prioritized at the national level. GBIF national nodes are encouraged to work closely with the academic communities and higher education institutions in their countries and to reach out to relevant university programmes and research groups. National Heads of Delegation and/or node managers may submit a maximum of two nominees per country to the GBIF Secretariat to gradresearchersaward@gbif.org by the deadline for submissions: 24 June 2024. Heads of Delegations in cooperation with node managers will ensure that submissions are complete and include all the elements listed below. Submissions of incomplete proposals will not be considered. Award nomination packet Candidates should prepare their proposal and nomination packets to include: Research summary (200 words) Project description (maximum 5 pages, 12-point Arial) that describes a. How the research advances biodiversity informatics and/or the conservation of biological diversity. b. The role of data accessed through GBIF in addressing these questions. Research proposals must clearly demonstrate how the study incorporates data mobilized through GBIF. Students with questions about GBIF-enabled data should work with academic advisors, their GBIF national node, the GBIF Secretariat or members of the Science Committee to increase their understanding. c. The research scope, plan, methodologies, relevant literature citations and timetable. d. If relevant, a description or an excerpt from a data management plan that outlines how data related to the research is published or will be prepared for publication through the GBIF network to GBIF.org. Curriculum vitae of the student applicant including full contact information at the home institution. Supporting documents a. An official letter from the student’s faculty mentor/supervisor certifying that the applicant is a student in good standing in the graduate programme of the university. b. At least one, and no more than three, letters of support from established researchers active in a field that encompasses and incorporates biodiversity informatics (e.g., genetics, species composition and traits, biogeography, ecology, systematics, et al.) Selection process and criteria The GBIF Science Committee will review the nominations and select winners of the Graduate Researchers Award The criteria for the awards include: A Originality and innovation Use of and strategic significance for data accessed through GBIF Measurable effectiveness and impact in advancing biodiversity informatics and/or the conservation of biological diversity Proposals that are not selected may be updated and resubmitted for consideration in subsequent years. Awardees are expected to acknowledge GBIF support when disseminate research results via peer-reviewed publications, presentations at professional meetings, and other media. For more information visit the complete News in GBIF by clicking here. Source: GBIF Nwes