The Project Officer will be part of IUCN Brazil Country Office and will play the lead role in coordinating the activities of IUCN regarding the Local Protected Areas Project The main responsibility will be scaling up the potential and agenda of IUCN on protected areas in Brazil and coordinate the IUCN contribution to the LPA Project in the Region through the development of integrated action between the project and IUCN agenda in the region, and to support the implementation of the projects communication plan. The Project Officer is IUCN´s reference person for the LPA project management and reporting.
RESPONSABILITIES
-Participate in the development of yearly LPA Plan of Action (POA) and its implementation;
-Provide strategic oversight for IUCN projects, operations, reporting and budget;
- Provide technical support for the implementation of LPA project which includes (not limited to) yearly work plan, assist in financial and administrative management, project implementation, prepare audit documentation and reporting using IUCN portals and according to IUCN guidelines and procedures.
- Develop, articulate and implement projects in accordance with IUCN’s standards, procedures and quality management processes, and in coordination with relevant programme staff, Members, Commissions and partners, keeping with the "One Programme" approach, including identifying fundraising opportunities.
- Produce communication material about the project activities, facilitating reporting, assessment and disclosure of IUCN activities in Portuguese and English and possibly Spanish.
- Provide direct support GIZ and ICLEI for the implementation of the LPA project as the IUCN reference person
- Provide technical support to IUCN Brazil Country Office in close coordination with the IUCN Protect Area Programme and linking with other IUCN projects and programmes.
- Enhance networking, relationship building and communications between IUCN and strategic partners, including local government, local implementing partners and members, plus project management support for IUCN Brazil Country Office.
- When requested, represent the IUCN Brazil Country Office at national, regional and international events mainly of Protected Area agenda.

This is a fix term contract (until December 18) with clear intention of renewing for up to three years depending on professional performance and funding availability.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGETo be contracted under all Brazilian law benefits and regulations / CLT);
Comprehensive health and dental insurance plan
Daily meals allowance
Paid annual leave according to the country’s legislation (CLT).