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IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network - a democratic membership union with more than 1,000 government and NGO member organizations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries.
IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 professional staff in 60 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world. The Union’s headquarters are located in Gland, near Geneva, in Switzerland.
IUCN in Lao PDR
In 1969, Lao PDR's Ministry of Foreign Affairs became a state member of IUCN and in 1992 the IUCN Lao PDR Country Office was established in Vientiane. IUCN Lao PDR falls within Lower Mekong Region Country Group, a management unit of the IUCN in the Asia region, under the umbrella of the global IUCN.
The IUCN Lao PDR country programme is guided by its overarching programme goal:
To ensure that the ecosystems and natural resources of Lao PDR are effectively conserved and sustainably utilised in an equitable manner that contributes to the socio-economic development of the country.
• Assist Head of Office in daily office and program related tasks (drafting press releases, compiling monthly reports, arranging photos and other relevant duties when required);
• Assist Programme Secretary in organising the library for IUCN Lao PDR Country Office;
• Assist logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops and field trips as required;
• Provide administrative support and services for the office in running Visa Application, Extension and ID Cards for all expatriates;
• Provide logistical assistance as required by Programme Secretary and other Programme staff;
• Assist Programme Secretary with obtaining documents for IUCN Lao staff and visitors;
• Deliver mail and other office documents to Government institutions, international organizations and others;
• Any other relevent duties which may be assigned from time to time.
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• Good communication, inter-personal and organizational skills. • Good written and spoken Lao and English. • Higher education and/or experience in environmental conservation field is required. • Reliable, punctual, honest and friendly. • Interest in assisting volunteers and interns from diverse backgrounds, being courteous, professional, patient and respectful at all times. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). |
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.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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