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Technical Officer for the project “Wise Use of Caribbean Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Conservation of their Ecosystem Services”
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BACKGROUND
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 some 18,000 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.
About the Convention on Wetlands
The Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world. The Secretariat of the Convention has its headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, where IUCN provides administrative services for the Secretariat. IUCN is also one of the six International Organization Partners of the Convention, formally recognized by the Conference of Parties for its role in supporting implementation of the Convention.
About the Project
Caribbean wetlands support important economic activities such nature-based tourism and fisheries. However, the Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world with respect to exposure to the effects of climate change and to natural hazards, and many wetland ecosystems are at risk. Furthermore, these wetlands are also under a number of direct pressures including from overextraction, soil erosion, and water pollution.
The project “Wise Use of Caribbean Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Conservation of their Ecosystem Services” is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Republic of Germany and jointly implemented by IUCN and the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands.
The ultimate aim of the project is to reinforce legislation and policy that support management and wise use of Caribbean wetlands, thereby avoiding changes in their ecological character, increasing their resilience to climate change, and promoting conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the long term. Specifically, the project will improve governance and management of Wetlands of International Importance through four outputs:
I. Assessments on current status, ecosystem services and the vulnerability of 21 Caribbean Wetlands of International Importance to climate change;
II. Identification of priority sites for climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as biodiversity conservation;
III. Monitoring program in 8 Ramsar Sites in place and operation; and
IV. Increased awareness of all major stakeholders on the values of coastal wetlands.
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 some 18,000 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.
About the Convention on Wetlands
The Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world. The Secretariat of the Convention has its headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, where IUCN provides administrative services for the Secretariat. IUCN is also one of the six International Organization Partners of the Convention, formally recognized by the Conference of Parties for its role in supporting implementation of the Convention.
About the Project
Caribbean wetlands support important economic activities such nature-based tourism and fisheries. However, the Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world with respect to exposure to the effects of climate change and to natural hazards, and many wetland ecosystems are at risk. Furthermore, these wetlands are also under a number of direct pressures including from overextraction, soil erosion, and water pollution.
The project “Wise Use of Caribbean Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Conservation of their Ecosystem Services” is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Republic of Germany and jointly implemented by IUCN and the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands.
The ultimate aim of the project is to reinforce legislation and policy that support management and wise use of Caribbean wetlands, thereby avoiding changes in their ecological character, increasing their resilience to climate change, and promoting conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the long term. Specifically, the project will improve governance and management of Wetlands of International Importance through four outputs:
I. Assessments on current status, ecosystem services and the vulnerability of 21 Caribbean Wetlands of International Importance to climate change;
II. Identification of priority sites for climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as biodiversity conservation;
III. Monitoring program in 8 Ramsar Sites in place and operation; and
IV. Increased awareness of all major stakeholders on the values of coastal wetlands.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Technical Officer will support the Project Coordinator in ensuring efficient, effective, and timely implementation of all project activities and outputs. This will involve closely monitoring the project implementation and monitoring plan and overseeing its execution. Additionally, the Technical Officer will assist the Project Coordinator in supervising external consultants and subcontractors and ensure the timely delivery of outputs, incorporating them into the respective reports to the donor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Project Coordinator in the implementation and monitoring of all activities in the project.
• Collaborate with designated ORMACC staff and the Project Coordinator in organizing, setting agendas, and documenting reports for regional workshops.
• Provide technical assistance on wetlands vulnerability assessments, prioritization, monitoring, Ramsar Convention guidelines, and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM).
• Work closely with the National Liaison Officers to ensure that national action plans on wetland management, training, policy influencing, and Wetlands of International Importance monitoring are implemented in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Continuously monitor the progress of the activities outlined in the project's implementation plan and update the project monitoring plan, when required.
• Provide early warning alerts regarding inconsistencies, delays, or difficulties in implementing the project’s activities.
• Support the project coordinator in the preparation and submission of timely interim and final reports to the donor and relevant authorities (in English and Spanish).
• Collaborate with the project coordinator in the dissemination activities regarding the progress of key project themes.
• Assist in the supervision of project external consultants and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the project coordinator and the National Liaison Officers to establish an integrated information repository and database system to ensure standardized and accessible information (IUCN, IUCN ORMACC and/or Ramsar Secretariat will serve as the repository for the information) to guarantee information systematized and accessible.
• Support the project coordinator in the preparation of the Strategic and the Technical Advisory Committee’s meetings.
• Carry out other duties as required by the Project Coordinator.
Please note: These terms of reference contain the main responsibilities and duties of this position. However, in a constantly evolving organisation like IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably assigned to them but not part of their normal terms of reference. When a task becomes a regular part of the staff member's responsibilities, the terms of reference should be changed in consultation with the manager, the staff member, and the Human Resources Unit. Any of the beforementioned can initiate the consultation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Project Coordinator in the implementation and monitoring of all activities in the project.
• Collaborate with designated ORMACC staff and the Project Coordinator in organizing, setting agendas, and documenting reports for regional workshops.
• Provide technical assistance on wetlands vulnerability assessments, prioritization, monitoring, Ramsar Convention guidelines, and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM).
• Work closely with the National Liaison Officers to ensure that national action plans on wetland management, training, policy influencing, and Wetlands of International Importance monitoring are implemented in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Continuously monitor the progress of the activities outlined in the project's implementation plan and update the project monitoring plan, when required.
• Provide early warning alerts regarding inconsistencies, delays, or difficulties in implementing the project’s activities.
• Support the project coordinator in the preparation and submission of timely interim and final reports to the donor and relevant authorities (in English and Spanish).
• Collaborate with the project coordinator in the dissemination activities regarding the progress of key project themes.
• Assist in the supervision of project external consultants and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the project coordinator and the National Liaison Officers to establish an integrated information repository and database system to ensure standardized and accessible information (IUCN, IUCN ORMACC and/or Ramsar Secretariat will serve as the repository for the information) to guarantee information systematized and accessible.
• Support the project coordinator in the preparation of the Strategic and the Technical Advisory Committee’s meetings.
• Carry out other duties as required by the Project Coordinator.
Please note: These terms of reference contain the main responsibilities and duties of this position. However, in a constantly evolving organisation like IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably assigned to them but not part of their normal terms of reference. When a task becomes a regular part of the staff member's responsibilities, the terms of reference should be changed in consultation with the manager, the staff member, and the Human Resources Unit. Any of the beforementioned can initiate the consultation.
REQUIREMENTS
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• Master’s degree in project management, natural resources management, conservation biology or environmental sciences. • Knowledge of project management tools is desirable. • At least five years of demonstrable experience in project management and implementation. • Practical experience in managing sustainable development/natural resource management, ecosystem services the Latin American and the Caribbean region. • Strong understanding of wetlands ecosystems, climate change impacts and conservation of biodiversity. • Familiarity with Ramsar Convention Guidelines on Climate Change and coastal zones management. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team. • Proficiency in English and Spanish. • Willingness to travel as required. |
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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