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International Union for Conservation of Nature is Hiring a Programme Support Associate Near Washington, DC
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Monday, 11 March 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET (UTC 01:00)
Programme Support Associate
IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network - a democratic membership union with more than 1,000 government and NGO member organizations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by more than 1,000 professional staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world. Its headquarters are based in Gland, Switzerland.
The Forest and Grassland Team (FGT) at IUCN is responsible for developing and executing the global conservation program for forests and grasslands. This includes efforts in primary forest and native grassland conservation, ecosystem restoration on both area-based and landscape scales, and effective rangeland and drought reduction management. The team focuses on addressing threats such as climate change and large-scale deforestation by advocating and implementing practical solutions supported by scientific knowledge.
FGT is looking to hire a Programme Support Officer to support a portfolio of projects aligned with the team's vision and objectives. The incumbent will also support project development, background research, and communications. The incumbent will support the team’s work with multiple partners such as governments, IUCN members, Commissions, and other partners that establish clear operational mandates for impact delivery, demonstrating the influence and demand-responsive nature of IUCN’s work to donors and investors.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Programme Support Officer to support our project and partnership/outreach activities within the projects supporting the Forest and Grassland Team. This role is crucial for enhancing the Forest and Grassland Team's engagement with partners and facilitating impactful conservation projects.
Specific tasks:
- Support in project management and coordination with country and regional project teams.
- Foster and maintain partnerships with governments, project partners, IUCN country offices, IUCN members and, other stakeholders to support project goals and objectives.
- Support in outreach and knowledge management, updating the team and project websites, knowledge repository, and project databases.
- Support the production and distribution of informational and promotional materials to highlight project milestones and success stories.
- Organize internal and external meetings, workshops, and other project dissemination activities.
- Support the creation of engaging content for project updates, success stories, and informational briefs for a variety of audiences.
- Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices among project stakeholders through interactive platforms and digital tools.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions to align projects with the team’s vision and objectives.
- Any other task as agreed with the supervisor or the Head of the team.
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT 1 / GMT 2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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Job Summary
Full Time
$88k-111k (estimate)
03/12/2024
05/11/2024
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