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Community Manager, IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas
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BACKGROUND
IUCN’s Global Protected Areas Programme (GPAP) works alongside IUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) to deliver knowledge, guidance and best practice to networks of professionals and practitioners engaged in and with protected and conserved areas, worldwide. http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/gpap_home/
The IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas (GLPCA) is a priority initiative that advances several programme priorities of the IUCN GPAP and the WCPA. The GLPCA aims to contribute to the quality of protected and conserved areas worldwide by introducing a new Standard for protected area performance. The Standard will help protected areas achieve conservation outcomes through encouraging improved design, fair governance and effective management. For the new development phase, starting in 2016, approximately 20 jurisdictions are partnering with IUCN. WCPA members and other experts are convening in each country to apply the GLPCA process and engage with their protected area constituency. Critical to this effort is excellent coordination and communications between all partners, and follow-up and evaluation of progress and opportunities as the programme develops. This position would play a key role in helping manage the growing community of experts, practitioners, policy-makers and general public, ensuring strong foundations for growth and support for the programme. http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/gpap_home/gpap_quality/gpap_greenlist/
The “Community Manager – IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas” (Community Manager) position will support implementation of the Project: “Protected Area Solutions for Biodiversity and Climate Change: Achieving quality elements of Aichi Target 11 to support implementation of the CBD Strategic Plan 2011-2020 and Programme of Work on Protected Areas” financed by the German International Climate Initiative, of the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB). This project includes a specific focus on implementing the IUCN GLPCA including through activities in Peru, Colombia, Vietnam and Kenya. http://www.international-climate-initiative.com/en/news/article/new_quality_standard_for_nature_conservation/
The IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas (GLPCA) is a priority initiative that advances several programme priorities of the IUCN GPAP and the WCPA. The GLPCA aims to contribute to the quality of protected and conserved areas worldwide by introducing a new Standard for protected area performance. The Standard will help protected areas achieve conservation outcomes through encouraging improved design, fair governance and effective management. For the new development phase, starting in 2016, approximately 20 jurisdictions are partnering with IUCN. WCPA members and other experts are convening in each country to apply the GLPCA process and engage with their protected area constituency. Critical to this effort is excellent coordination and communications between all partners, and follow-up and evaluation of progress and opportunities as the programme develops. This position would play a key role in helping manage the growing community of experts, practitioners, policy-makers and general public, ensuring strong foundations for growth and support for the programme. http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/gpap_home/gpap_quality/gpap_greenlist/
The “Community Manager – IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas” (Community Manager) position will support implementation of the Project: “Protected Area Solutions for Biodiversity and Climate Change: Achieving quality elements of Aichi Target 11 to support implementation of the CBD Strategic Plan 2011-2020 and Programme of Work on Protected Areas” financed by the German International Climate Initiative, of the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB). This project includes a specific focus on implementing the IUCN GLPCA including through activities in Peru, Colombia, Vietnam and Kenya. http://www.international-climate-initiative.com/en/news/article/new_quality_standard_for_nature_conservation/
JOB DESCRIPTION
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
• Responsible for coordinating, liaising and communicating with the community of practitioners and experts engaged in the ‘Protected Area Solutions’ project
• Networking between all partners and jurisdictions engaged in the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas programme, especially those countries targeted by the ‘Protected Area Solutions’ Project.
• Providing and maintaining communications, outreach and orientation materials to all partners in this work
• Support development of communications, branding, sponsorship and private-sector partnerships with the IUCN GLPCA
• Ensuring up to date presentation and dissemination of communications, training and outreach materials
• Reporting progress, trends and status of implementation of agreed project and partnership plans in each partner country / jurisdiction
• Managing any relevant sub-contracts, staff time allocations, reporting, work plans and budgets under IUCN project management systems for the ‘Protected Area Solutions’ project
• Help develop and use the specific GLPCA information management system (salesforce platform) to facilitate knowledge management, client engagement and project and IUCN Green List networking
• Liaising with other IUCN units, programmes, regions and partners in the delivery of duties
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Proactively manage relationships and foster dialogue amongst an international community of GLPCA stakeholders and collaborators
• Support IUCN Green List GLPCA Programme Manager and the IUCN Green List GLPCA Executive Management Committee and relevant technical teams to maintain regular meetings and schedules related to programme implementation
• Help prepare and maintain generic communication and outreach materials related to the overall programme
• Contribute to the revised business planning process for the GLPCA development phase 2016 to 2018
• Support ongoing development of the GLPCA information management system
• Use the information management system (salesforce) as the principal means of communication, organisation and knowledge management for the IUCN GLPCA.
• Maintain up-to-date contacts and communications with each jurisdiction and with all GLPCA partners and important stakeholders
• Oversee specific BMUB-IKI ‘Protected Area Solutions’ project activities related to IUCN GLPCA globally and within the four specific countries (Peru, Colombia, Kenya, Vietnam). This may include travel and elements of field work (including mapping and communications activities)
• Events management for specific GLPCA events in Switzerland and globally, including the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawai’i, September 2016.
• Other tasks to support the overall GLPCA team, as required
• Help integration of GLPCA with other aspects of IUCN’s Global Protected Areas Programme, such as BIOPAMA and the Panorama / Blue Solutions projects.
• Help develop concepts and proposals to leverage additional partnerships, funding and technical resources to ensure the greatest potential of all phases of the initiative.
• Responsible for coordinating, liaising and communicating with the community of practitioners and experts engaged in the ‘Protected Area Solutions’ project
• Networking between all partners and jurisdictions engaged in the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas programme, especially those countries targeted by the ‘Protected Area Solutions’ Project.
• Providing and maintaining communications, outreach and orientation materials to all partners in this work
• Support development of communications, branding, sponsorship and private-sector partnerships with the IUCN GLPCA
• Ensuring up to date presentation and dissemination of communications, training and outreach materials
• Reporting progress, trends and status of implementation of agreed project and partnership plans in each partner country / jurisdiction
• Managing any relevant sub-contracts, staff time allocations, reporting, work plans and budgets under IUCN project management systems for the ‘Protected Area Solutions’ project
• Help develop and use the specific GLPCA information management system (salesforce platform) to facilitate knowledge management, client engagement and project and IUCN Green List networking
• Liaising with other IUCN units, programmes, regions and partners in the delivery of duties
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Proactively manage relationships and foster dialogue amongst an international community of GLPCA stakeholders and collaborators
• Support IUCN Green List GLPCA Programme Manager and the IUCN Green List GLPCA Executive Management Committee and relevant technical teams to maintain regular meetings and schedules related to programme implementation
• Help prepare and maintain generic communication and outreach materials related to the overall programme
• Contribute to the revised business planning process for the GLPCA development phase 2016 to 2018
• Support ongoing development of the GLPCA information management system
• Use the information management system (salesforce) as the principal means of communication, organisation and knowledge management for the IUCN GLPCA.
• Maintain up-to-date contacts and communications with each jurisdiction and with all GLPCA partners and important stakeholders
• Oversee specific BMUB-IKI ‘Protected Area Solutions’ project activities related to IUCN GLPCA globally and within the four specific countries (Peru, Colombia, Kenya, Vietnam). This may include travel and elements of field work (including mapping and communications activities)
• Events management for specific GLPCA events in Switzerland and globally, including the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawai’i, September 2016.
• Other tasks to support the overall GLPCA team, as required
• Help integration of GLPCA with other aspects of IUCN’s Global Protected Areas Programme, such as BIOPAMA and the Panorama / Blue Solutions projects.
• Help develop concepts and proposals to leverage additional partnerships, funding and technical resources to ensure the greatest potential of all phases of the initiative.
REQUIREMENTS
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• Required: - University degree or higher in a relevant discipline (e.g. conservation and biodiversity management; corporate social responsibility; communications; international relations; sustainable development etc). - At least 7 years relevant professional work experience and track record of achievement. - Proven skills in communications, programme coordination, planning and project implementation. - Good interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to work effectively as part of a small team, with respect for and sensitivity to multi-cultural approaches. - Skills and experience in effectively communicating the mission and objectives to partners and team. - Fluency and excellent writing skills in English. - Ability to travel widely and frequently, to work under pressure across multiple time zones globally. - Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and data base software, and with electronic communication technology. • Preferred: - Experience relevant to any of the following: protected areas, social and environmental standards and safeguards, species and habitat conservation, corporate social responsibility, public/private sector initiatives, media and communications - Fundraising and donor management experience. - Project implementation and financial management experience. - Competency in other languages an advantage, including: French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese. - Skills in media, online communications and marketing, brand development. - Familiarity with salesforce information management systems or similar information management platforms |
SALARY
The gross annual salary for this position is between CHF 100'355 and CHF 125'444, subject to deductions for social security contributions and second-pillar pension, and before tax. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN's compensation practices without prior notice. The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN.
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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