The Country Representative is the head of IUCN’s operations in Brazil according to national legislation and under the legal status of the office in Brazil, fulfilling all the institutional IUCN policies, and has the overall responsibility of representing IUCN in Brazill and for the management of IUCN’s Programme in Brazil. S/he will be expected to work closely with the members – both governmental and non-governmental, and commission members to build relationships and collaborative arrangements with all appropriate partners.

The Country Representative will also be responsible to build a stronger organizational IUCN presence in Brazil leading to strengthening of the South America Region’s operations.