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The Centre also acts as the custodian of IUCN’s general policy – Resolutions and Recommendations, maintains the Resolutions and Recommendations Platform. The IPC contributes to IUCN’s policy and governance system, supports the IUCN Council and its Committees and its staff engage in various processes to support the effective running of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, including the motions process and elections.
The staff of the Centre is located in the Headquarters of IUCN as well as in Bonn, Brussels, and New York to service the IUCN UN Observer Mission.
The Centre’s Director reports directly to the Director General.
The above job description contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. However, in a small organization 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.
• University degree in political science, law, international relations, economics, or other related fields. • 5-7 years professional experience, preferably in an international organization or similar field of work. • Fluency in oral and written English. • Knowledge of other IUCN languages (French and Spanish) is a valuable asset. • Good analytical and research skills and attentive to detail. • Mastery of IT tools needed for the job. • Diplomatic, dynamic and fast learner. |
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.