Overview

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. Previous applicants need not to re-apply. This vacancy will remain open until the position is filled. 

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, is seeking a qualified individual to join our Asia Regional Office.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to ensure that the growing portfolio of projects is effectively managed and coordinated, it will be important for NRG to enhance its staff capacity to address wetland-related issues. Additional technical capacity would also enable NRG to develop new initiatives, to strengthen its partnership with the Ramsar Convention Secretariat, and to expand its work in this critical sector. Thus, under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands, the Programme Officer, Water and Wetlands is expected to perform, inter alia, the following roles and responsibilities:

– Act as the Project Manager for Mekong WET: In coordination with the country teams and technical lead, manage all aspects of the project cycle including planning and development of activities, report preparation, monitoring and reporting, and budget management, among others;
– Act as the Principal IUCN Project Officer for the Gulf of Mottama project and ensure the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities indicated under IUCN’s annual plan of operation including representing IUCN at project planning meetings;
– Provide support to the secretariat for IBRRI and ensure that all activities such as meetings of the Steering Committee, workshops, trainings and field visits are implemented according to plan;
– Provide technical support to IUCN ARO and the IUCN Country Offices in implementing existing water and wetland-related projects;
– Provide support to NRG and the IUCN Country Offices in designing and developing new water and wetland-related project proposals with particular focus on securing additional funding for the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative;
– Liaise with key stakeholders in the relevant countries as needed and represent IUCN at national, regional and international levels, as needed;
– Perform other duties as may be assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Master’s Degree (or higher) in wetlands management, integrated water resources management, environmental sciences, natural resource management, or a related field;• Minimum five years of experience in related positions (natural resource management, wetlands conservation, IWRM, Ramsar site management);

    • Comprehensive knowledge of the Ramsar Convention and Ramsar Secretariat processes and in-depth understanding of water and wetland management issues in Asia;

    • Familiarity with institutional networks in the Asian region (including government agencies, CSOs, the private sector and the donor community);

    • Previous experience of collaborating with Ramsar authorities in the Mekong Region would be an advantage;

    • Proven experience of project proposal development and project management;

    • Knowledge of climate change vulnerability in wetlands as well as an understanding of climate change adaptation principles and approaches in wetland ecosystems;

    • Strong writing skills and a capacity to draft reports independently and to disseminate project outputs to a broad audience in the region;

    • Fluency in both spoken and written English. Knowledge of an additional language from the Asia region would be an advantage;

    • Proficient in using office applications (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and other web-based management systems. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 31 January 2018

Applicants are requested to apply online through the IUCN HR Management System by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button at:

https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=2724&lang=en

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men.