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Ecosystem services officer

Vacancy #:   5736
Unit:   Ramsar Convention Secretariat
Organisation:   The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar)
Location:   Dominican Republic Project Office, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  Posición para estar basada en República Dominicana
Reporting to:   Senior Advisor (Americas)
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   P2
Expected start date:   15 October 2021
Type of contract:   Indefinite
Closing date:   20 September 2021 (extended)
BACKGROUND
La Convención relativa a los humedales es un tratado intergubernamental que proporciona el marco para la acción nacional y la cooperación internacional para la conservación y el uso sostenible de la diversidad biológica y los servicios de los humedales. Fue el primero de los acuerdos ambientales multilaterales mundiales modernos y sigue siendo el único dedicado a un ecosistema crítico específico. La Secretaría de la Convención relativa a los humedales tiene su sede en Gland (Suiza), donde la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) presta algunos servicios administrativos a la Secretaría de la Convención para el funcionamiento y la aplicación de la Convención. La Secretaría proporciona asesoramiento técnico y normativo a las Partes Contratantes en el Convenio en la aplicación del Plan Estratégico 2016-2024. El Caribe Insular es una de las regiones más vulnerables del mundo en cuanto a la exposición a los efectos del cambio climático y a los peligros naturales. A fin de apoyar a las Partes Contratantes en la mejora de la conservación y el uso racional de los humedales del Caribe, se ejecutará el proyecto "Uso racional de los humedales del Caribe para la mitigación del cambio climático y la conservación de sus servicios ecosistémicos" a fin de fortalecer la resiliencia y la adaptabilidad de los países del Caribe al cambio climático. El proyecto incluye la evaluación de los servicios ecosistémicos y la vulnerabilidad de los sitios Ramsar al cambio climático y su posterior monitoreo y creación de capacidad de todas las partes interesadas principales sobre los valores de los humedales costeros. Bajo la supervisión del coordinador del proyecto, el oficial de servicios ecosistémicos dirigirá el componente de las evaluaciones sobre el estado y los servicios ecosistémicos de los sitios Ramsar del Caribe.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The ecosystem services officer will ensure compliance with project commitments, including delivery of quality reports and compliance with performance indicators on the component of assessment and ecosystem services of the project.


Scope of responsibilities

1. Lead the technical support on the component on the assessments on the status and ecosystem services of Caribbean Ramsar Sites according to the Convention guidelines and the outcomes of the climate change and ecosystem services consultancies.

2. Provide technical support on the organization of national and international workshops of the project on the assessment and ecosystem services of Ramsar Sites.

3. Provide technical support on side events in global forums according to the events schedule of the project.

4. Work with the governments in the participating countries in the implementation of the component on the assessments on the status and ecosystem services of the project.

5. Observe project management procedures/techniques in order to facilitate project implementation and ensure delivery of high quality outcomes in the component of the assessments on the status of Ramsar sites and ecosystem services.

6. Lead the preparation of dissemination materials (flyers, booklets and reports) on the component on the assessments on the status and ecosystem services of Caribbean Ramsar Sites according to the outputs and outcomes of the project.

7. Provide technical support to the design and development of knowledge products related to the component of ecosystem services.

8. Produce project technical progress reports in English and Spanish according to the outputs and the time frames of reporting on the component of ecosystem services for the project.

9. Report regularly to the supervisor on the progress of the implementation of the component of ecosystem services of the project.

10. Carry out other duties as required by the supervisor


Tenga en cuenta: Los presentes términos de referencia contienen las principales responsabilidades y deberes de este puesto. Sin embargo, en una organización en constante evolución como la UICN, se espera que los miembros del personal muestren flexibilidad en su enfoque de trabajo y estén dispuestos a realizar otras tareas que se les asignen razonablemente pero que no formen parte de sus términos de referencia habituales. Cuando alguna tarea se convierta en una parte regular de las responsabilidades del miembro del personal, los TdR deben cambiarse en consulta entre el gerente, el miembro del personal y la Unidad de Recursos Humanos. Cualquiera de los tres puede iniciar la consulta.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Master’s Degree (or higher)/Academic level in natural resources management, climate change, conservation biology, environmental sciences/studies; environmental science; sustainable development or resilience studies)

• Preferably, eight to ten years of experience in project management, ecosystem assessment, water resource management, sustainable development/natural resource management in the Latin American region or other developing countries with practical experience in sustainable development and ecosystem services approach.

• Experience working with multisectorial and multistakeholder level (senior government officials, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local communities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to work efficiently, and proactively as part of a small team, with respect for and sensitivity to multi-cultural and multi-stakeholder approaches;

• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary and multicultural team

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish

• Problem solving, creativity, initiative and innovation

• Ability for interpersonal relationships and team work

• Facility to perform tasks in an organized manner and in adherence to internal policies and procedures

• Applicants will need to demonstrate ability to work with persons from different cultural and professional backgrounds

• Willingness to travel at national level and internationally, whenever required
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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