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Manager, Partnership Development for Species Conservation Action
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The Manager will also contribute towards IUCN's portfolio development for species conservation action as a component of the Centre for Conservation Action (CCA), and contribute to developing and implementing a communications programme for species conservation action.
1. Expand the portfolio of investment in species conservation action by developing partnerships with public and private sector actors
1.1 Identify relevant prospects and map opportunities by conducting in-depth market assessment at sector, industry and company level, based on business objectives as well as SCA’s strategic priorities; lead the negotiations and coordinate all business discussions and funding engagements with external and internal parties; conclude agreements.
1.2 Lead the implementation of the IUCN SOS Business Engagement Strategy; monitor and evaluate the strategy’s effectiveness and implement any possible adaptations; conduct due diligence on all private sector engagements as needed; oversee the portfolio of corporate engagements, acting as key account leader.
1.3 Pilot innovative ways to reach out to donors by leveraging a variety of digital tools and social media.
1.4 1.4 Develop partnership concepts tailor- made to the donor’s needs, areas of interests and requirements, whether the donors are foundations, institutional donors or corporate donors.
2. Strategic communications for partnerships in species conservation action
2.1 Lead the development and implementation of the SCA Communications Strategy, including the development of our WHOs / targets (new donors, general public, conservation community), the development of our value proposition (WHAT) and the best tools to reach our audiences (HOW); monitor and evaluate the strategy’s effectiveness and implement any possible adaptations; work in close collaboration with other Teams within the Centre for Conservation Action and with the Global Communication Unit (GCU) to promote awareness and impact of investments.
2.2 Ensure the delivery of project communication outcomes as required in donor agreements.
2.3 Ensure that the IUCN and IUCN SOS visual identities are fully applied in all communications including the dedicated IUCN SOS website; lead any legal procedures regarding IUCN SOS trademarks registration as well as litigations and claims arising from the IUCN SOS trademark, in partnership with the IUCN legal department.
3. Involvement in the implementation of species conservation action initiatives within the Centre for Conservation Action
3.1 Contribute towards the development and implementation of new investment priorities to expand the scope and reach of IUCN's Species Conservation Action portfolio.
3.2 Collaborate with other CCA Teams to ensure an integrated approach to partnership development in the CCA.
3.3 Collaborate in particular with the Knowledge Management and Library Team to maximise opportunities to learn from and communicate the outcomes of species conservation action investments.
4. Staff supervision and team development
4.1 Manage the Digital Communications Associate by providing direction, coaching, and feedback; develop the work plan and manage the yearly performance evaluation; lead recruiting processes when needed; positively contribute towards the developing of the team.
5. Representation and events
5.1 Represent IUCN at relevant meetings and events.
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• University degree, preferably at the Master’s level in communications/marketing/journalism/PR or related field; • At least 7 years’ experience working in a comparable role; • Demonstrated fundraising experience and success across a diverse pool of donors; • Knowledge and interest in relevant environmental issues – an advantage; • Expertise in private sector engagement types (sponsorship, cause-related marketing, licensing, corporate donations, etc.) and demonstrable experience in partnership building in complex multi-stakeholder environments; • Expertise with social media and competence with the use of digital analytics to inform the development of marketing campaigns; • Knowledge and competence with the use of digital analytics to inform the development of marketing campaigns; • Knowledge of digital marketing tactics, such as SEO and email marketing; • Project management experience; • Experience supervising staff; • Solution oriented approach: demonstrates an ‘outside the box’ attitude; • Demonstrated ability for critical thinking, analysis and strategic planning; • Proven ability to bring ideas from concept through to realisation and implementation; • Outstanding writing and editing skills; strong attention to detail; • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; • English – native level; French and Spanish – an advantage; • Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment, think laterally and resolve complex issues in a dynamic and changing environment; • Ability to cope with varied workload and flexible working hours, and able to work independently; • Willing and able to travel internationally as required. |
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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.
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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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