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The IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Team (PCA Team) works across all the countries and geographical zones, by implementing projects and engaging directly with local and regional actors to deliver real impact on the ground. Our key areas of work include practical support and engagement with local partners and agencies, grant-making, certification and standards for conservation outcomes, knowledge management and capacity development. These functions supported by our policy, communications and community engagement.

This work is supported by several donors and partners, including the European Development Fund of the European Union, through the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States in the BIOPAMA Programme, the German International Climate Initiative through investments to achieve the objectives of the Convention on Biodiversity, the European Commission (DG DEVCO and DG ENV) through the BEST programme and by several private organisations, including the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Working under the supervision of the BIOPAMA and Green List Senior Programme Officer and the Team’s senior management, the Programme Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation and knowledge management of projects across the Protected and Conserved Areas Team. The role involves programme coordination, monitoring, evaluation and learning, project management support, and communications. The Programme Officer contributes to ensuring alignment with organisational strategies, donor requirements, and international best practices both within the team and across projects.


SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Programme Coordination and Support
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the team’s strategic plans (e.g., 2025-2030 strategy) in alignment with organisational priorities.
• Convene and facilitate technical meetings, workshops, and dialogues with implementing partners, donors, and internal teams.
• Contribute to coordination efforts among internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth programme implementation.
• Maintain records of key decisions and assist in tracking follow-up actions for effective programme execution.
• Develop and contribute to the development of work plans, programme updates, and progress reports.
2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
• Standardise and operationalise MEL frameworks across projects within the PCAT, in collaboration with IUCN’s Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, ensuring alignment with organisational (IUCN) and donor requirements.
• Develop guidelines and resources to support project managers in setting up and implementing robust MEL systems.
• Monitor programme performance by tracking key indicators and integrating data into relevant reference systems.
• Contribute to internal and external evaluations, coordinate responses to findings, and ensure follow-up actions are taken.
• Support learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives to build team capacity in MEL.

3. Project Management Support
• Provide operational support to project managers to ensure efficient project execution.
• Assist in planning, risk management, and enhancing operational efficiency across projects.
• Support coordination between HQ, regional offices, and global partners to enhance programme effectiveness.

4. Knowledge Management and Communication
• Develop and maintain a knowledge-sharing framework to capture lessons learned and best practices.
• Support the development of publications, reports, case studies, and other knowledge products.
• Contribute to the design and production of infographics, reports, social media content, and other visual communication materials.
• Help ensure that project results and lessons learned are effectively communicated to stakeholders and broader networks.


The above job description contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. However, in a small organisation such as IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description. Where any task becomes a regular part of a staff member’s responsibilities, the job description will be changed in consultation with the manager, the staff member and the Human Resources Management Group. Anyone of the three may initiate the consultation.