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Technical officer: Climate Change Adaptation
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BACKGROUND
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (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 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 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.
The IUCN Regional Office for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean’s, through its Guatemala Country office, implements the project “Building livelihood resilience to climate change in the upper basins of Guatemala’s highlands”, also known as “Resilient Highlands”. The project will reduce the impacts of climate change on the hydrological cycle in target highland watersheds of the Guatemalan Highlands through improved land use practices, by introducing physical and technical capacities to better equip government and target communities to make climate-smart decisions and to conduct restoration interventions at the landscape level. These will lead to improved water recharge and will contribute to the people’s resilience to climate change. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are the two project donors.
IUCN will execute the Resilient Highlands project jointly with the Guatemalan Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), as the National Designated Authority, as well as the Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources and Environment in Guatemala (FCG) and the Institute of Research and Outreach on Natural Environment and Society (IARNA) of the Rafael Landívar University.
The project will achieve its objective addressing three result areas:
•Output 1: Integrated climate-smart watershed management adapted to the local context of the highlands. The main activities in this component are: i) Improved local capacities for climate action and watershed management and ii) Government forestry and agroforestry incentives supporting water recharge and productivity
•Output 2: Community-led watershed management systems promoted through grant facilities. This result is oriented toward community-led implementation of climate actions in priority areas through funding from the grant; and has two main activities; i) Awarding and implementation of medium grants for second level CBOs and ii) Awarding and implementation of small grants for grassroots organizations
•Output 3: Climate-related information provided to farmers and target stakeholders. This result will improve multi-level and multi-stakeholder access to climate information that enhances agricultural and water management practices and programs. Main activities are i) Strengthened meteorological and hydrological information systems through investment in equipment for data collection, modelling, forecasting, and archiving, and ii) Design and implement a participatory early warning system for agricultural practices and water management.
The Resilient Highlands project will mainstream Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and restoration approaches across project outputs. EbA can entail a wide range of ecosystem management activities aimed at increasing resilience and reducing the vulnerability of people and the environment to climate change, based on natural solutions. EbA best practices will be supported in particular through the grants mechanisms under Component 2, which will provide financial resources to community-based organizations for the implementation of culturally relevant sustainable productive practices and ecosystem conservation and restoration actions at local level, promoting the participation of women and indigenous people.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 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.
The IUCN Regional Office for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean’s, through its Guatemala Country office, implements the project “Building livelihood resilience to climate change in the upper basins of Guatemala’s highlands”, also known as “Resilient Highlands”. The project will reduce the impacts of climate change on the hydrological cycle in target highland watersheds of the Guatemalan Highlands through improved land use practices, by introducing physical and technical capacities to better equip government and target communities to make climate-smart decisions and to conduct restoration interventions at the landscape level. These will lead to improved water recharge and will contribute to the people’s resilience to climate change. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are the two project donors.
IUCN will execute the Resilient Highlands project jointly with the Guatemalan Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), as the National Designated Authority, as well as the Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources and Environment in Guatemala (FCG) and the Institute of Research and Outreach on Natural Environment and Society (IARNA) of the Rafael Landívar University.
The project will achieve its objective addressing three result areas:
•Output 1: Integrated climate-smart watershed management adapted to the local context of the highlands. The main activities in this component are: i) Improved local capacities for climate action and watershed management and ii) Government forestry and agroforestry incentives supporting water recharge and productivity
•Output 2: Community-led watershed management systems promoted through grant facilities. This result is oriented toward community-led implementation of climate actions in priority areas through funding from the grant; and has two main activities; i) Awarding and implementation of medium grants for second level CBOs and ii) Awarding and implementation of small grants for grassroots organizations
•Output 3: Climate-related information provided to farmers and target stakeholders. This result will improve multi-level and multi-stakeholder access to climate information that enhances agricultural and water management practices and programs. Main activities are i) Strengthened meteorological and hydrological information systems through investment in equipment for data collection, modelling, forecasting, and archiving, and ii) Design and implement a participatory early warning system for agricultural practices and water management.
The Resilient Highlands project will mainstream Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and restoration approaches across project outputs. EbA can entail a wide range of ecosystem management activities aimed at increasing resilience and reducing the vulnerability of people and the environment to climate change, based on natural solutions. EbA best practices will be supported in particular through the grants mechanisms under Component 2, which will provide financial resources to community-based organizations for the implementation of culturally relevant sustainable productive practices and ecosystem conservation and restoration actions at local level, promoting the participation of women and indigenous people.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Tasks and responsibilities
The main tasks of the CCA Technical Officer will be:
•Supporting data collection and documenting EbA actions implemented by grantees, such as agroforestry and silvopastoral systems and ecosystem restauration
•Support the project team and FCG in collecting and processing EbA data, according to project indicators protocols
•Support the identification and documentation of success stories and lessons learned and help with the drafting of related dissemination and communication products
•Assist with the coordination and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities such as site visits, focus groups, surveys or other, as required
•Prepare at least two reports on project’s learning process, on topics such as EbA implementation and strategies of climate change adaptation in Guatemala, that include a proposal of a suitable methodological and theoretical literature review.
•Assist with report elaboration and data presentation depending on needs
•Carry out field trips to the project implementation area as required
•Strictly follow and implement all IUCN and donors’ policies and processes, including IUCN Code of Conduct, Anti-Fraud Policy and Policy on the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment
Benefits:
Salary range: $27,600/$31,200 anual
-Medical and life insurance
-Air Tickets
-Installation fee
-Air Tickets to the hom country every 2 years
The main tasks of the CCA Technical Officer will be:
•Supporting data collection and documenting EbA actions implemented by grantees, such as agroforestry and silvopastoral systems and ecosystem restauration
•Support the project team and FCG in collecting and processing EbA data, according to project indicators protocols
•Support the identification and documentation of success stories and lessons learned and help with the drafting of related dissemination and communication products
•Assist with the coordination and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities such as site visits, focus groups, surveys or other, as required
•Prepare at least two reports on project’s learning process, on topics such as EbA implementation and strategies of climate change adaptation in Guatemala, that include a proposal of a suitable methodological and theoretical literature review.
•Assist with report elaboration and data presentation depending on needs
•Carry out field trips to the project implementation area as required
•Strictly follow and implement all IUCN and donors’ policies and processes, including IUCN Code of Conduct, Anti-Fraud Policy and Policy on the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment
Benefits:
Salary range: $27,600/$31,200 anual
-Medical and life insurance
-Air Tickets
-Installation fee
-Air Tickets to the hom country every 2 years
REQUIREMENTS
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• This position is seconded by the Government of South Korea as part of a capacity building exchange programme, hence only korean citizens aplicants will be considered. • University degree (preferably MA) in environmental sciences, agronomy, forestry, geography, ecology or any other relevant field. • At least 3 years’ experience with climate change adaptation related work, in an academic, non-profit or public institution. • Experience, including field work, with conservation or development project monitoring, evaluation and learning will be an advantage. • Awareness of social and cultural issues in Guatemala and willingness to adapt to a challenging work environment. • Knowledge of social and economic development, gender issues and social inclusion will be an advantage. • Fluent spoken English and Spanish. Outstanding writing skills in English. Good writing skills in Spanish. • Excellent knowledge of common email, internet, edition and data management software. • Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. • Trustworthiness, efficiency, discretion and impeccable work ethics. • The Climate Change Adaptation technical officer will be based at the Guatemala City Office, with frequent visits to the project’s implementation area in the Guatemala highlands (Quetzaltenango, Totonicapán, Sololá, Quiché and Chimaltenango). |
APPLICATIONS
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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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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