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Communications Associate
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The IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme has a long heritage in the Union, with a headquarters-based core team and regional staff, and a closely coordinated programme of activities with the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA). This work is supported by a number of donors and partners, including the European Development Fund of the European Union, through the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States in the BIOPAMA Programme, the German International Climate Initiative through investments to achieve the objectives of the Convention on Biodiversity, the European Commission (DG DEVCO and DG ENV) through the BEST programme and by several private organisations.
Every four years, IUCN convenes the IUCN World Conservation Congress where IUCN Members set the global conservation agenda by voting on recommendations and guide the Secretariat’s work by passing resolutions and adopting the IUCN Programme. The Congress is also the largest marketplace for conservation and sustainable development science, practice and policy. Scientists, policy experts, business leaders and professionals from around the globe share their experience, innovation and latest research.
The IUCN Congress has three main components: Member’s Assembly, Forum and Exhibition. In the Exhibition, IUCN Members and Commissions, businesses, partners, and academia host pavilions, booths and events. The Exhibition is open to both Congress participants and the public, allowing exhibitors to showcase their research, innovations and other works to the broadest Congress audience. It is the premier opportunity in the conservation calendar for our work on protected and conserved areas to be communicated and celebrated.
The next IUCN Congress will be held in Marseille from 11 to 19 June 2020. The IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme, in collaboration with partners, will host the “Protected Planet” Pavilion as part of the Congress Exhibition. The BIOPAMA Programme, through its implementing partners and donors, is one of the major partners of the “Protected Planet” Pavilion. The BEST programme will be also be promoted during the Congress.
The Communications Support Manager will coordinate the planning and implementation of GPAP’s Protected Planet Pavilion, and support the BIOPAMA and BEST visibility activities linked to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020. S/he will also contribute to the communications deliverables for the Global Protected Areas programme and in particular those of relevance to BIOPAMA and BEST.
SPECIFIC TASKS/ RESPONSIBILITIES
The main responsibilities of the position are:
Protected Planet Pavilion (reporting to GPAP Director)
• Coordination of the Protected Planet Pavilion Partnership
• Preparation of the Pavilion Programme
• Coordinate the design and facilities of the Pavilion in conjunction with the Service Providers
• Ensuring effective handover and shut down of the Pavilion for the IUCN Congress
• On-site management of the Pavilion, its facilities, events and operations during the IUCN Congress.
BEST Visibility and communication (reporting to Senior Grant manager)
• Support the planning of BEST promotion and communication activities, in close collaboration with the BEST 2.0+ and LIFE4BEST officers
• Coordinate the design and management of the BEST spaces at the Congress (exhibit, pavilion)
• Develop a communication plan of the BEST Programme at the IUCN Congress
• Capture with the BEST 2.0+ and LIFE4BEST officers a record of event, images and outcomes of BEST events and communications activities
• Prepare promotional articles on BEST before, during and after the IUCN Congress
• Prepare a communication report of all communications activities.
Protected Area Communications (reporting to BIOPAMA Communications Manager)
• Contribute towards communications of the Protected Planet pavilion programme prior to the IUCN Congress
• Capturing a record of events, images and outcomes of the Protected Planet Pavilion during the IUCN Congress
• Contribute towards communications of the result of the Protected Planet pavilion programme during and after the IUCN Congress
• Deliver the monthly “Protecting the Planet” newsletter
• Coordinate with GPAP team and relevant external parties on the production and publication of the content of the newsletter (articles and news articles) with input and contributions from the GPAP team
• Update and maintain the IUCN Protected Areas online assets (website and social media- as relevant) with BIOPAMA-relevant content for the IUCN Congress
• Support specific BIOPAMA communications post- IUCN Congress (might include: producing the report of the BIOPAMA at the IUCN Congress and other products focused on visibility and success stories).
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• Eligible to live and work in the Switzerland (L, B, C Permit or Swiss citizen); • At least three to five years’ work experience in communications and the management of events; • Background in the science of communications or other relevant fields; • Proven record of accomplishments working in communications and management of events. Experience in the field of environment and/or in the context of large organisations would be an asset; • Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of French would be an asset; • Strong motivation and interpersonal skills. • Excellent planning and organising skills, with exceptional attention to detail; • Availability to address requests effectively and in a timely manner; • Excellent problem-solver; • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; • Team player and ability to implement tasks with minimal supervision; • Adheres to IUCN’s core values of transparency, inclusiveness, professionalism and accountability. |
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