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Coordinator, Biodiversity Conservation - (Project Assistant - Birds and Butterfly)
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The Coordinator, Biodiversity Conservation is a senior member of the IUCN Bangladesh Programme Team and will play a key role in advising the Country Representative with regards to biodiversity conservation and will collaborate with the Programme Coordinator, IUCN Bangladesh and the programme team to develop the IUCN Bangladesh programme in general.
2. Contribute to the development of the thematic areas of IUCN’s Intersessional Programme at the country level in collaboration with the country and the regional programme teams, by exploring fundraising opportunities among development partners, private sector and pertinent networks.
3. Provide technical expertise in the fields of natural resource management and biodiversity conservation for joint project design and development, both at the country and regional levels.
4. Provide guidance and technical support to propagate technical capacity, to address issues of natural resources management and biodiversity conservation, in the country programme, and where necessary, within the overall regional programmes.
5. Develop, strengthen and maintain the relationship with GIZ as a partner, towards fundraising and exploring greater opportunities to expand the CIM programme. Support the implementation of GIZ- IUCN cooperation projects and negotiate new areas of future cooperation.
6. Participate in appropriate internal and external meetings in regional and national fora, specific global and regional working groups, task forces and advisory bodies as a technical expert.
7. Represent IUCN Bangladesh and/or the Asia Regional Programme as requested in national, regional and international fora.
8. Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by, and mutually agreed with, the line manager.
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• Post graduate degree in environmental sciences or development studies with focus on environment, biodiversity and/or socio-economic development • 3-4 Years of professional experience, related to natural resources management and biodiversity and/or socio-economic development • Professional level of knowledge in English |
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
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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