The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, bringing together governments, civil society, scientists, and experts to conserve nature and accelerate the transition to sustainable development. High-quality digital communication is essential to IUCN’s mission, ensuring its projects, programmes, and knowledge reach and inspire decision-makers, partners, and the public.
IUCN seeks a Website Manager (P2) to oversee and optimise the organisation’s digital presence. This role combines web content strategy, technical management, user experience design, and hands-on publishing to ensure IUCN’s website is effective, secure, and engaging for global audiences. The position works closely with internal teams, external contractors, and IUCN’s Global Information Systems Group (GISG).

The Website Manager is responsible for managing, optimising, and improving the IUCN website. Key areas of responsibility include:
Website Content Management and Publishing (30%)
• Publish, maintain, and optimise web content prepared by the Global Communications Unit and other IUCN teams.
• Ensure content consistency, logical structure, and a positive user experience.
• Manage taxonomies, user permissions, and CMS interface.
• Maintain compliance with IUCN’s visual identity, communications standards, and web best practices, including SEO and social media optimisation.
• Design and adapt digital assets such as graphics, infographics, and banners to support web content and campaigns.
• Contribute to the development of visually engaging digital materials aligned with IUCN’s brand and communication goals.
User Experience and Website Design (10%)
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of site structure, navigation, and usability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on website redesigns or major updates.
• Advise on UX best practices, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Conduct or support user testing, analytics reviews, and feedback analysis.
Training, Support, and Guidance (15%)
• Train and provide technical support to IUCN site managers.
• Develop and update website policies, guidelines, and training materials.
• Support site managers in effectively using website features.
Technical Coordination and Maintenance (30%)
• Liaise with GISG and external consultants to resolve technical issues, including administration, development, server management, and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve platform bugs.
• Track and report KPIs using Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
Continuous Improvement and Strategy (15%)
• Provide strategic input into website development, redesign, and optimisation projects.
• Produce evidence-based insights to support future web initiatives.