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Engagement Officer, Sports for Nature Action Campaign
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• Develop and maintain an IUCN Stakeholder Engagement Strategy with input from the core team and partners, to identify and prioritise key stakeholders for advancing each component of the Action Campaign.
• Undertake proactive outreach with sports organisations to secure their support for the Sports for Nature Framework, by conducting research, preparing briefings and attending external meetings as required.
• Coordinate with IUCN staff and Members, including a priority for youth, following up with contacts, conducting surveys, sharing information and supporting events in a timely manner.
• Manage key relationships and assist with development of the Action Campaign, including potential sponsors and other key institutional stakeholders.
• Provide input on and disseminate the Sports for Nature Action Campaign toolkit and customised training, including creating and reviewing materials, organising learning events and delivering presentations.
• Promote and compile new case studies for publication on the PANORAMA platform as well as other success stories to showcase in the communications.
• Contribute to the outreach and advocacy plan, seeking synergies and opportunities among the key stakeholders to promote the Action Campaign.
• Manage the IUCN webpages and Sports for Nature website for stakeholders, ensuring content is current and engaging, and aligned with IUCN’s policies.
• Undertake a range of administrative functions on a day-to-day basis as required (e.g., processing of invoices, contracts and financial reports, etc.).
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• A master’s degree with a focus on environmental or social science, communications or another discipline that is relevant to nature conservation and sports. • Demonstrable understanding and interest in the engagement of sports organisations in biodiversity conservation, including ability to engage and understand motivations, and build capacity of sporting organisations by developing products and services that meet their needs. • Knowledge of multilateral environmental agreements, particularly the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, and/or in providing technical guidance to non-experts is an asset. • Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN is a requirement and a strong interest in and understanding of IUCN conservation standards, tools and systems is an advantage. • Knowledge of public policy and/or marketing and public relations is an asset. • Excellent level of written and spoken English and another language, especially French, is desirable. • Good organisational, administrative and reporting skills; strong writing skills; and IT literacy, particularly in MS Office. • Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously. • Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality. • Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills; and keen to voice ideas. • A team player with strong interpersonal skills, including being able to adapt and work in a multi-cultural setting. |
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