This is a once in a life time opportunity for a bright, switched on, proactive, recent graduate to work closely with our Chief Executive. A full-on junior position, where the incumbent will be expected to anticipate needs and deliver well thought out solutions. The role requires strong emotional intelligence, calm and accuracy and absolute discretion. An excellent opportunity for a keen starter to learn the functioning of an intergovernmental organization. The successful applicant can expect to work hard in return for an early boost to her/his career.

The primary duty of the Coordination Officer is to support the Director General (DG) in her daily duties. The Coordination Officer’s responsibilities will include a wide variety of tasks, including providing essential support to daily workflow, drafting correspondence, preparing meetings and missions, and performing many other ad hoc items as needed.

The Coordination Officer reports to the Chief of Staff with frequent and direct interaction with the DG and works closely with the DG’s Office (DGO).

This role also involves frequent interaction with Senior Managers and outside officials and requires tact and discretion.

Debrief the DG on issues relating to IUCN’s daily operations;
Manage the DG’s communications and outreach by
(1) developing and maintaining a Press Strategy in close coordination with Global Communications Unit;
(2) reviewing and helping finalise draft press statements;
(3) preparing social media outputs;
(4) editing or drafting, as appropriate, forewords, endorsement quotes, etc.;
Write briefing material for the DG’s use in meetings with external stakeholders;
Coordinate the production and finalise draft talking points, presentations and speeches for the DG in close coordination with relevant units and offices;
Accompany and support the DG on missions and high level meetings with Ministers, UN agency heads and other partners, as appropriate. Prepare and follow-up on meeting action points;
Assist with the management of the DG’s workflow (meetings, correspondence, etc.) in close coordination with the Executive Assistant;
Work on specific tasks including research, statistical and other analytical support, and Human Resources Initiatives/Projects;Provide writing support to the Global Communications Unit for specific corporate products, including the IUCN Annual report and other promotional material to be used by the DG in external meetings;
Support the DG in the planning and implementation of IUCN’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. Contribute towards the production of a “thought piece” by undertaking background research,