CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB
- Location: ICRA – Catalan Water Research Institute Foundation, Girona (Spain)
- Number of positions available: 1
- Scheduled start: 01/10/2025
- Expected contract duration: 5 months
- Annual Gross Salary: €15,000 – €16,500
- Dedication: Part time
OFFER DESCRIPTION
The project aims to evaluate the impact of river stewardship agreements promoted by the Catalan Water Agency (ACA) and to analyze the feasibility of their territorial expansion. Within this framework, ICRA will carry out specific technical tasks.
Firstly, 15 representative agreements will be analyzed through document review, field visits and interviews with the involved entities, assessing their ecological, social and economic impact.
Secondly, the project will contribute to identifying territories with potential for model expansion, through the analysis of the ecological status of water bodies, mapping of environmental organizations, and application of a multicriteria analysis model for territorial prioritization. Stakeholder consultations will also be conducted to validate the criteria and results.
The technician will support tasks related to agreement analysis, fieldwork, evaluation methodology implementation and territorial prioritization models.
KEY DUTIES
-Document review and analysis of 15 river stewardship agreements.
-Data collection through field visits and interviews with environmental organisations.
-Application of ecological, social and economic impact evaluation methodologies.
-Identification of territories with potential for expanding the stewardship model.
-Cartography and application of a multicriteria analysis model.
-Support for participatory consultations with key stakeholders.
-Preparation of technical reports.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Must have – Required
Research Field or Field of knowledge:
Water resources management, fluvial ecology, territorial stewardship, aquatic ecosystem conservation.
Qualifications and Education Level:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography or Environmental Engineering. A Master’s in water management or applied ecology is desirable.
Skills:
Fieldwork, conducting interviews, technical writing, use of GIS tools, impact assessment, multicriteria analysis.
Required Languages:
Catalan and Spanish (fluent), English (intermediate-high level, especially technical comprehension and writing).
Required Experience:
Previous experience in projects related to water management, river conservation or land stewardship, work with environmental entities and field work will be positively valued..
Desirable
Experience in the evaluation of ecological and socio-economic indicators of restoration and familiarity with the legal framework of land stewardship in Catalonia
BENEFITS
Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.
Continuous training in a high-quality environment.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & PROCESS
All Applications must be contain:
CV
Motivation letter
DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.
Academic Degrees
Deadline for Applications:
Submission of applications at ICRA – Offers
The deadline to submit the required documentation is August 15th, 2025
Selection process:
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
