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Junior Biodiversity Conservation Officer

Vacancy #:   1570
Unit:   Global Species & Key Biodiversity Areas Programme
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   European Regional Office Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
Reporting to:   European Biodiversity Conservation Coordinator
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   A3
Expected start date:   04 September 2017
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (25 months)
Closing date:   03 July 2017
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
This assignment will include the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of the LIFE European Red Lists of Bryophytes, including: liaising with experts and monitoring their progress in delivering high quality assessments, reviewing assessments, performing consistency checks of species assessments and maps, compiling species photos and uploading them to the Red List Species Information System, and contributing to drafting the final publication;
• Provide administrative assistance in the implementation of the EU IAS Secretariat project, including: issuing contracts with consultants and ensure the timely payment of invoices;
• Assist in the implementation of the EC project ‘Improving the performance of the Natura 2000 network through a Green Listing approach’ including: subcontracting consultants and contributing to drafting technical reports;
• Organise workshops and project meetings;
• Support the development of project proposals;
• Provide a range of administrative support functions on a day-to-day basis (e.g. processing of invoices, issuing consultancy contracts etc);
• Will be required to provide support on a range of tasks as delegated by his/her Line Manager.

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 an employee's responsibilities, the job description will be changed in consultation with the employee and the Human Resources Management Group.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN;

• A relevant University degree (environmental science, biodiversity conservation, biology - or any other discipline that is relevant to nature conservation);

• At least 2 years of work experience in the field of nature conservation, sustainable development or a related area of work;

• Knowledge of European nature legislation and familiarity with EU funding and policy processes is an asset

• Excellent level of written and spoken English (native speaker or equivalent), other languages an asset;

• Good organizational, administrative and reporting skills;

• Strong writing and editing skills;

• Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously;

• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs, and

• A team player with a strong interest to work in an international environment.
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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