IT Conservation Assistant
BirdLife Malta
Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Description
BirdLife Malta is looking for a creative and motivated volunteer with IT skills to support our Conservation Department in a range of exciting digital transformation projects. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in technology while contributing directly to vital research and conservation efforts. This role combines IT and nature conservation, supporting initiatives such as: • Setting up live bird-webcam streams • Enhancing and maintaining existing digital platforms, such as bird ringing and sighting databases • Creating innovative tools, from live bird-tracking websites to bird rehabilitation workflow assistants • Using intelligent scanning and digitisation tools to transform paper archives into accessible online datasets You will also have the chance to join fieldwork activities, experiencing first-hand how data is gathered and seeing the real-world impact of your work.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
• Accommodation close to our offices in Ta’ Xbiex or in the northern part of the island close to our nature reserves • Coverage of utilities such as electricity, water, gas, and internet • Reimbursement of the flight and other transport costs (bus, train, metro) to/from Malta, limited according to distance • €380 monthly allowance • Private HEALTH insurance provided by Henner
Training during the activity
Yes.
Participant profile
• Aged 18-30 • A citizen of one of the programme or partner countries • Interested in developing skills and experience towards a future career in IT • Passionate about nature, wildlife and conservation • Excited about applying technology to real-world environmental challenges and conservation projects • Willing to learn with an adaptable approach in line with the needs of a charitable organisation’s structure, including working flexible and occasional long hours
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2026
Activity location
57/28 Marina Court, Triq Abate Rigord , Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/09/2025 23:00