Marine Data Specialist (Mediterranean)

Job summary

The role involves supporting the identification, acquisition, assessment, and preparation of datasets relevant to marine protected area management across the Mediterranean region. The consultant will work to expand the dataset library available through Marine Manager, focusing on high-value marine datasets that aid in conservation planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience with marine spatial datasets and biodiversity conservation datasets.
• Familiarity with geospatial platforms and marine conservation initiatives in the Europe/Mediterranean context.
• Proven track record in identifying, acquiring, licensing, curating, or managing environmental datasets.
• Experience in preparing datasets for integration into spatial data platforms, including data cleaning and harmonization.
• Ability to work with government agencies, research institutions, and NGOs in the Mediterranean.

Responsibilities

• Identify regional, national, and site-specific datasets relevant to marine protected area management.
• Contact government agencies, MPA managers, academic institutions, and NGOs to identify potential datasets.
• Assess datasets based on relevance, accessibility, data ownership, source credibility, and technical compatibility.
• Develop and present a prioritized list of datasets for acquisition and integration into Marine Manager.
• Lead efforts to obtain access to priority datasets.

Skills

• Strong analytical and assessment skills for evaluating datasets.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data management and integration techniques.

Education

• Relevant degree in marine science, environmental science, data science, or a related field.

Tools

• Familiarity with geospatial data management tools and platforms.