Biologe — Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Büro
- Location
- Sion
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Full description
The Swiss Bird Observatory Sempach is a non-profit foundation for bird science and bird protection. It monitors the native bird world, explores its way of life and advocates for the endangered bird world. It takes care of injured and orphaned birds and informs and advises the population and operates a visiting centre in Sempach. Vogelwarte employs more than 200 people in all parts of the country.
The Regional Offices department coordinates the activities of the Regional Offices in Wallis, Ticino, Graubünden, Northeast Switzerland and the Regional Office in Romandie. Together with partners and volunteers, the approximately 20 employees of the regional offices take care of upgrading projects and impact checks, as well as applied research questions and monitoring tasks. The regional offices also deal with the communication about the needs of the birds in the regions, are contacts for concerns from the population and are partly active in environmental education.
In order to strengthen our team at the regional office in Valais, we will be looking for one from 1 April 2027 or by agreement
Project manager with focus on Alpine habitats and the promotion of mountain bird species (80-100%)
Their tasks
- Development and coordination of support measures and projects related to bird life in alpine habitats.
- Strengthen the programme for the promotion of meadow breeders at higher altitudes.
- Professional support of the rapid changes in the Valais mountain landscapes due to the effects of energy production, agriculture, tourism, climate change and natural hazard management.
- Identification of priority habitats and regions for birds and development of appropriate support measures, especially in summer areas.
- Development of spatial prioritisation tools that can be used directly by partners.
- Advising private and public stakeholders on issues related to birds and mountain habitats and accompanying their projects and plans.
- Ensure close cooperation with the different departments and regional offices of the bird observatory, especially in specific funding projects.
Your profile
- University degree in a relevant field such as biology, environmental sciences or ecology.
- In-depth knowledge of the Alpine ecosystems and the mountain bird world.
- Experience in implementing nature conservation projects.
- Good understanding of the challenges associated with spatial planning, infrastructure and changes in Alpine landscapes.
- They are able to analyse complex issues and translate them into operational measures and recommendations.
- Knowledge of the institutional and regional context of Valais is of great advantage.
- Strong communication and networking skills, especially with partners in Upper Valais.
- Mastery of GIS tools, knowledge in R are advantageous.
- Very good command of the German and French language, good knowledge of English is an advantage.
We offer a versatile and responsible job in a varied environment with du-culture. In addition, you expect family-friendly and flexible working hours, good training opportunities and exemplary social benefits. The place of work is Sempach.
We welcome all qualified applications. For more information please refer to Emmanuel Revaz (Head of the Wallis Regional Office) or Jean-Nicolas Pradervand (Employee of the Wallis Regional Office).
Submit your online application (letter of motivation, CV, certificates) to us no later than 29. November 2026 in a single PDF file. The interviews are planned by invitation for 9 December 2026 in Sion.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Büro offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Sion is CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Büro. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Büro offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach Büro during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Valais's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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