(please take note that this position has an additional reporting line and that is the 'Regional Programme Coordinator')
The incumbent is expected to be the Focal Point for IUCN Oceania Regional Office’s Strategic Partners, Resource Mobilisation and Membership. The incumbent also works closely with the Regional Programme Coordinator for project development and institutional support.

1. TITLE: Strategic Partnership, Membership and Project Development Advisor

2. LOCATION: IUCN Regional Office for Oceania in Suva, Fiji.
Will require travel in the Pacific islands region.

3. DURATION: January 2013 – December 2014


4. REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

The reporting relationships will be as follows:

Direct Reporting Line: Reporting Area
IUCN Oceania Regional Director All areas

Additional Reporting Lines
Regional Programme Coordinator Programmes

5. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Strategic Partnerships

Be IUCN Oceania’s Focal Point for Strategic Partners and Resource Mobilisation by performing the following duties:

• Develop partnership and engagement plans with donors traditionally active in the region, and also with other donors, foundations and the private sector;
• Develop and regularly update information regarding strategic partners’ key areas of interest in the area of environment and nature conservation;
• Manage donor relationships and ensure donors are fully informed on IUCN ORO, its programmes and projects;
• Engage potential donors in developing ideas for new projects within existing programmes;
• Manage resource mobilisation for ORO working closely with the RD, RPC and Programme Heads to identify opportunities, prioritizing programme needs and, through engagement with the potential donors, developing proposals (including multi-donor and multi-million dollar proposals) from initiation to set-up stage;
• Remain engaged in the monitoring of progress in project implementation to ensure proper communication is maintained on these with donors and other strategic partners;
• Establish and maintain links with Australian members and partners and advise RD on development of country status and role;
• Works with Pacific Island Countries and Territories on developing new initiatives and projects for funding; and
• Act as the ORO Focal point for the Strategic Partnerships Unit in Gland, Switzerland.

II. Membership

Act as IUCN Oceania’s Membership Focal Point by taking responsibility for the following duties:

• Consult with IUCN Members in Oceania on their relationship and involvement with IUCN ;
• Liaise with potential IUCN Members in Oceania, including States, government agencies and non-governmental organizations in order to improve and expand membership in Oceania;
• Oversee and, if necessary, provide assistance and administrative support to existing IUCN Members in Oceania in relation to membership services and payment of membership dues; and
• Coordinate with national and regional committees in order to fulfill the IUCN Oceania programme.

III. Project Development

• Works with RD, RPC and programme teams to identify significant opportunities for project development and coordinates and implements the following
- Proposal development
- Establishment of projects
- Transition of project into a programme portfolio

• Interpret, summarize and communicate contractual obligations and ensure compliance measures are in place; and

• Develop appropriate partnership and funding modalities for involving key partners interested in developing and implementing a coordinated approach to environment and nature conservation.

IV. Institutional Support

• Participate as an integral member of ORO management team in meetings;
• Provide overall input into ORO programmes, projects, activities and initiatives and offer advice on emerging initiatives; and
• Participate in Global IUCN bodies as required.

Any other duties as reasonably required of you by your employer.

Ethical, Social and Ecological Responsibilities

This role requires the following ethical, social and ecological responsibilities:
• Respect for people from different nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, religion, gender, sexual orientation as well as the young and elderly;
• Responsible for exercising utmost care and judgement to ensure the assets belonging or entrusted to IUCN are not misused or wasted;
• Avoids all instances of conflict of interest in one’s dealings;
• Commitment to help conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure the sustainable use of resources;
• Adherence to the IUCN Code of Conduct.

Personal Attributes

This role requires the following personal attributes:
• Accepts Responsibility : Willing and able to bear high levels of responsibility by making timely decisions and being accountable;
• A Learner : Willing to learn on the countries, cultures and development/environmental issues of the region;
• Adaptation : Willing to adapt to regional norms without compromising personal beliefs and principles;
• Openness : Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently. Shares information appropriately and who ensures that views of all members of the team are freely expressed;
• Positive Attitude : Encourages a positive rather than negative viewpoint;
• Integrity : Maintains the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties;
• Commitment : Committed to making the project a success. Willing and able to work for the best interests of the project. Not thinking in terms of being right at the expense of being successful;
• Can handle stressful situations well : Willing and able to deal with problem situations. Mentally tough and always mentally prepared;
• People Skills : Able to build productive working relationships with other staff and development partners based on respect and good rapport. Listens well and never assumes one knows best;
• Judgement : Able to evaluate information quickly, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgement, experience, and common sense;
• Organized : Well prepared and organized. Carries out all responsibilities and action items in a purposeful way.
• Dependable : Can be relied upon to get the job done at the expected time. Relied upon to give advanced prior notice if deadlines are not to be met;
• Proactive : Proactive rather than reactive. Able to avoid mistakes that could/should be anticipated.