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Senior Bioengineer or Ecologist (NL/FR/EN)

Are you looking for a meaningful job in a fun team and want to help improve the environment?

BeeOdiversity wants to expand its biodiversity-related activities and is looking for a : Senior Bioengineer or Ecologist.

BeeOdiversity is a social impact company that helps companies and governments create value through biodiversity restoration. This support is provided at the strategic level (impact analysis, choice of indicators, strategic plan, standards, etc.) and/or at the operational level (on-site monitoring, particularly through biomonitoring solutions, actions to restore biodiversity or reduce agricultural and industrial pollutants).

The founders and the team are convinced that technology, nature-based solutions and innovation are necessary to achieve their environmental impact goals, especially with a view to involving all stakeholders. Thus, these three pillars of BeeOdiversity will grow ever stronger. BeeOdiversity has received European funding to develop digital innovations.

BeeOdiversity has been actively developing for several years. It operates in more than 25 countries in the EU, the U.S., South America and Africa, with ambitions to expand to other continents.

BeeOdiversity has been recognized for its environmental impact and innovative nature (e.g. Solar Impulse, Ashoka, etc.). BeeOdiversity’s team of about fifteen members consists of young and not so young people who are dynamic, passionate and concerned about the world of tomorrow! The cooperative governance of the company aims to involve each member in the life and development of the company.

BeeOdiversity is looking for a bioengineer with at least 5 years of experience to join the current company and support the ecological transition.

Job description

This job description is co-created as we feel it is important that the position matches passion and interests.

As a Drone Bee on the BeeOsolution team, you will be required to support clients in their efforts to conserve/regenerate biodiversity, specifically :

Provide expertise in on-site biodiversity restoration and/or sustainable agriculture projects and, if necessary, coordinate large-scale projects:
On-site inventories
Management and development plans
Advice on biodiversity measures to be taken
Analysis of on-site monitoring data and preparation of reports
Advice on regenerative agriculture
Facilitate and train stakeholders (e.g. farmers)
Project management
Provide support to internal teams (strategic advice, sales, R&D, etc.);

Expertise / experience and other requirements

Based in Belgium
Competence in agronomy and ecology with expertise in biodiversity (ecosystem services, nature knowledge, regulations, etc.) and/or the agricultural sector (inputs, PPPs, technical pathways, etc.).
At least 5 years of experience in a position related to biodiversity conservation and/or sustainable agriculture in a consulting firm, research consultancy, NGO or government agency.
BREEAM certification or at least 3 years of experience as an ecologist.
Competence in conducting audits, inventories, management plans and land use planning.
Leadership of workshops.
Expertise in advising farmers on sustainable agricultural practices.
English/ French/ Dutch level C1 minimum

Optional expertise to be highlighted

eDNA or other biodiversity monitoring solutions
Knowledge of analytical chemistry
Knowledge of programming
Team management
Operational leadership of research department
Sales, innovation, research
Network with CSR managers, environmental managers
Knowledge of IT tools: office automation and geomatics (QGIS, ArcGIS)
Knowledge of the scientific network and associations.

We are looking for someone passionate, committed, determined, entrepreneurial and convinced of the need to take action for future generations. And someone who fits into a small team with agility, autonomy, team spirit, leadership and above all a good mood!

Why join BeeOdiversity?

Meaningful work in a fast-growing, innovative company
A sense of well-being at work that starts with participation and commitment to the vision and strategy, collaborative governance, the power of responsibility and an inclusive team.
A location to be defined in Belgium or France (flexibility possible)
A great team that works together
A salary 🙂

To apply, please send your CV and a letter of passion describing your talents / interests and your experience in the function(s) related to the preservation of biodiversity (type of function, types of missions, who were the beneficiaries, role played, your successes and impact, etc.) to the following address: stephanie.branders@beeodiversity.com

Find out more about BeeOdiversity

BeeOdiversity has been actively developing for more than 10 years. It is active in 25+ countries in Europe, the United States, South America and Africa, with international ambitions. The company was set up following a PhD by one of its founders and the need for companies and public authorities to collect field data and take action to improve biodiversity and reduce pollutants. In addition to field expertise, BeeOdiversity has developed solutions based on nature and technology, including for biomonitoring. For the past 2 years or so, clients have been looking for support in taking biodiversity to a more strategic level.

BeeOdiversity is recognised for its environmental impact and its innovative character (e.g. Solar Impulse, Ashoka, etc.). BeeOdiversity’s team of 35+ BeeOplayers is made up of young and not-so-young people who are dynamic, passionate and concerned about tomorrow’s world! The cooperative governance of the company aims to include every member in the life and development of the activities.

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