It will be necessary to work closely with and share tasks with the current part-time Network & Administrative Support Officer. This is by nature a very varied role, which requires a high level of versatility and the ability to multi-task and prioritise a heavy workload.  Good knowledge of the ENGO sector and Water policy in Ireland is an advantage. This post is offered on an initial 6 month contract.

If you are interested in applying for this post please contact Sinead O’Brien, Coordinator, at sobrien@swanireland.ie for an application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5.00 p.m. on Friday 20^th January 2012.

For further details, including a job description, please click on SWAN Job Description.

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The importance of boundaries in international river management

Science for Environment Policy article:  The importance of boundaries in international river management. DG Environment News Alert Service, European Commission.

A new study has compared the impacts of managing rivers according to two different boundaries in Europe and Africa: the physical boundary of the river itself and the socio-political boundaries of the nations and regions that surround it. To read the full article please click here.

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Ireland noncompliant with the EU legislation to draw up marine strategies to protect Ireland’s seas.

Ireland has been asked by EU Commission to comply with EU legislation to draw up marine strategies to protect Ireland’s seas. Ireland has not informed the Commission about the transposition of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, which should have been in place by 15 July 2010 and if it fails to do so the EU Commission may refer its case to the EU Court of Justice, which can lead to financial sanctions. Also delays in implementing the Directive lessen the chances of achieving good status of marine waters in Ireland and could have implications on Europe’s seas.

To read the full press release please click here.

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Water is for life: How the Water Framework Directive helps safeguard Europe’s resources

The European Commission has produced a brochure on WFD objectives and implementation: Water is for life: How the Water Framework Directive helps safeguard Europe’s resources and a leaflet on the same topic.

Please note that the size of the brochure is 9.58MB

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River Basin Management Plans 2009-2015 Information on availability by country

Following extensive consultations on Water Framework Directive River Basin Management Plans should since 22.12.2009 be available in all River Basin Districts across the EU.

The deadline for publishing River Basin management Plans (22.12.2009) and the deadline for reporting these plans to the Commission (22.3.2010) have expired ! The Commission services are currently assessing the status of the reports received.

To find out more about the River Basin Management Plans available in each River Basin District , as well as the status of consultations which are still ongoing in the different EU Member States please click here.

To view Ireland’s River Basin Management Plans please click here.

For more information on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Ireland please visit WFD Ireland website and Europa-European Commission-Water website