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Senior Project Officer, Conservation Action
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• Overall responsibility for project planning, coordination, management, and reporting;
• Effective people management;
• Support the development and coordination of the IUCN ECARO Conservation Action programme area;
• Strategic planning, identification of programme priorities and project development opportunities;
• Development of high quality projects in coordination with IUCN Programme Centres, members and partners;
• Liaison with partners and representation.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the IUCN ECARO project portfolio related to conservation outcomes;
• Ensure high quality project management and reporting, including preparation of work plans, technical and financial reports, partnership agreements and service contracts;
• Prepare and monitor annual work plans and project budgets, ensuring timely and quality implementation of projects;
• Ensure that project-related entries on the Project Portal are accurate and up-to-date;
• Oversee and manage staff, including preparing ToR, work plans, and undertaking annual performance appraisals;
• Ensure proper dissemination and uptake of IUCN knowledge tools and standards on conservation outcomes in the region;
• Keep the IUCN ECARO Director up-to-date on programme priorities and project development opportunities;
• Liaise with IUCN Members, Commissions, donors and partners on project identification and formulation;
• Lead the development of a portfolio of thematically-aligned projects;
• With support of the communications team, ensure the appropriate communication and visibility of programme activities and results;
• Represent IUCN ECARO at global, regional and national events;
• Carry out other relevant tasks on request and agreement with the line manager.
The above list contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. IUCN ECARO staff members are expected to show flexibility and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description.
SALARY
The gross annual salary for this position is in the range from EUR 34.680 to EUR 43.336 subject to deductions for social security contributions and health insurance, and before tax.
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• Master’s degree (or higher) in a subject related to the field of environment; • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the field of nature conservation of which 5 years in international setting; • Strategic thinking and planning skills; • Proven experience in coordination and management of international projects and delivery of high-quality results; • Excellent knowledge of global conservation standards and IUCN knowledge products; • Work experience in Eastern Europe, North and Central Asia; • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and initiatives; • Experience in working with governments, expert networks and civil society; • Capacity to work effectively under time pressure and during extended hours if required; • Willingness to travel within the region, sometimes at short notice; • Excellent command of English and other languages spoken in the region; • Computer literacy in MS Office packages; • Excellent organizational and networking skills; • Team-oriented attitude and ability to work independently. |
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