Project Coordinator Restoration Project (m/f/d)

For our team at the Institut für Fluss- und Auenökologie (IFA) des NABU-Bundesverband in Rathenow, we are now looking for a dedicatedn and motivated project managerin (m/w/d) for renaturation projects. The NABU Institute for Flow and Auenecology (IFA) is a groundbreaking centre of competence that has dedicated itself to renaturing our local waters. Through various projects, we are actively engaged in the protection and sustainable development of rivers, aureas and wetlands – ecosystems that are among the most threatened in Central Europe. Our dedicated employees initiate model projects across Germany and offer expert advice for other project initiators. With a clear focus on scientific studies and practical solutions, we help achieve the objectives of the European Union to restore a good ecological state of all European rivers. Become part of our team and shape with us a vital future for our waters!

You support the preparation and implementation of conservation and renaturation projects on German rivers and conduct flow-water investigations, including analysis of historical conditions and the creation of water-ecological deficit and potential analyses. You acquire nationwide funding projects, participate in the coordination and implementation of funding programmes and association participation (e.g. Blaues Band Deutschland, overall concept Elbe). You prepare tenders, arrange modelling, planning and construction services and accompany the delivery of services including coordination, preparation of results and documentation. You organize office processes, coordinate appointments, manage inventory, create resources and prepare materials for project-related public relations. You work closely with authorities and other bodies, note relevant legal and administrative provisions and undertake construction measures as well as updating our GIS database.

You have an engineering degree, ideally in hydrology/water management/construction or related engineering and natural sciences. You can work independently and professionally interdisciplinary in applied nature conservation and bring team and authority competence. You can control GIS, databases and office applications safely. You have at least basic knowledge of computer simulation, modeling and programming. You have good knowledge of German and a class B driving permit; ideally experience with third-party projects as well as hydromorphology, water engineering/renaturation and local knowledge.

We would like to work with you in the long term and achieve success together, so we are taking an unlimited employment relationship with you. We offer you a pleasant and value-adding working environment as well as a versatile and responsible activity in a dedicated team. We support your personal and professional development to keep you up to date. With 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours (in the amount of 40 hours) and the opportunity to work on mobile, we will allow you to reconcile professional and private. Attractive additional offers such as a Jobticket/Germany ticket, Jobrad and health prevention programs. .