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2. Lead on logistics and content for the overseas missions of the DG. This includes:
• Guide the DGO executive assistants on planning mission agendas.
• Decide and arrange, with the support of colleagues in offices and units across the Secretariat, which bilateral meetings and events the DG should take part in, so as to advance IUCN’s institutional priorities. This includes meetings with Heads of State, Ministers, UN agency heads, and other partners, as appropriate.
• Guide colleagues in different units and offices on the material that is needed by the DG. This can include providing first drafts, setting timelines, and performing quality assurance on the final products.
• Accompanying the DG on mission as appropriate ensuring that necessary support is provided.
• Ensure follow-up actions are adhered to.
3. Ensure that regional strategic planning and regional programme management is implemented. This is done through, among other responsibilities:
• Drafting, editing, and finalising – in collaboration with other units and offices – policies/procedures/guidelines with a Secretariat-wide impact.
• Lead the organisation of strategic workshops for Regional Directors.
• Lead the preparation and quality assurance of relevant internal reports (e.g. regional quarterly report).
4. Support Institutional initiatives, as required (e.g. IUCN Leaders Forum; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work).
The above job description contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. However, in an organisation such as IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description. Where any task becomes a regular part of an employee’s responsibilities, the job description will be changed in consultation with the employee and the Human Resources Management Group.
The gross annual salary for this position is between CHF 100’355 and CHF 120’000, subject to deductions for social security contributions and second-pillar pension, and before tax. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN’s compensation practices without prior notice.
• Education & experience • University degree in social sciences, literature, history, political science, international relations, economics, development or other related fields. • At least 5 years’ experience in the field of nature conservation/environmental sustainability, with a proven track record in working under pressure, coordinating dynamic workflows and tight deadlines across multiple teams and geographies to deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner. • Competencies |
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/
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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 some 15,000 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.
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