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Volunteer-Drylands, Livelihood and Gender Programme

Vacancy #:   5389
Unit:   West Asia - Drylands, Livelihoods and Gender
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   Regional Office for West Asia, Amman, Jordan
Reporting to:   Programme Manager, Dry land, Livelihoods and Gender
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   -
Expected start date:   27 September 2020
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (6 months)
Closing date:   23 July 2020
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
Terms of Volunteer- Drylands, Livelihood and Gender Programme

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Drylands, Livelihood and Gender Programme Manager in implementing the project activities and organizing other assessment and training sessions as requested.
• Support in project implementation, and preparation of necessary projects reporting and documentation of project activities.
• Support in the technical input and research for the programme.
• Undertake other tasks/emerging issues at the request of Drylands, Livelihood and Gender Programme Manager.
• Support in coordination and communication of project activities.
• Liaise with IUCN ROWA’s communication team towards the information and dissemination of the programmes’s activities as requested.
• Support the organization of project events and meetings at local and regional level.
• Attend meetings, and assist with general admin duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS
• Graduate degree in environmental sciences or a similar field.
• Strong analytical skills, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent working level of English language in both writing and speaking.
• Good knowledge and experience in the use of effective communication tools related to environmental and development issues.
• Good knowledge and experience in ecosystem/rangeland management, sustainable development
• Good computer skills.

Applicants are requested to apply online before the 23rd of July 2020 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, Amman time. Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
REQUIREMENTS
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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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