OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the Head of Knowledge Management, Learning and Library Services, the Senior Manager of the IUCN Academy leads the development, positioning and effective implementation of the IUCN Academy initiative. She/he works in collaboration with the Centre Directors, the Regional Directors, IUCN Member organisations, Commission members, governments, institutions, and civil society groups to advance IUCN Academy’s mission. With a firm understanding of the education domain and its market and a keen desire to innovate, the IUCN Academy Senior Manager oversees and drives the development and growth of the IUCN Academy and the implementation of its activities in line with IUCN’s strategic plans. She/he is responsible for maintaining a high and professional corporate profile for IUCN, particularly with IUCN Members, partners, donors and other stakeholder groups.

This position requires an accomplished, credible and reliable individual with strong experience in the field of education and adult learning, a strong expertise in business development, an innovative track record, and a good understanding of the demands various stakeholders (both within and outside the conservation sector) have for credible conservation knowledge, tools, and training products. The IUCN Academy Senior Manager has an institutional responsibility for oversight of the expertise offered by her/his team, as well as the skills to oversee organisational management and financial planning. S/he is equally accountable for financial, people and administrative resources and ensures the financial viability of the IUCN Academy in line with IUCN policies and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Strategy and Representation

• Represent and promote the IUCN Academy and its activities to Governments, donors and partners, as well as other interested stakeholders, including intergovernmental agencies, non-governmental organisations, civil society and the private sector.
• Establish and maintain institutional relations with key collaborating partners.
• In collaboration with the Head of KMLLS Unit, lead the development and implementation of an innovative robust and reliable business model to support the growth of the IUCN Academy activities and its revenue.
• Identify strategic project ideas and fundraising opportunities that align with IUCN priorities, programmatic objectives and institutional mandate.

o Technical support to IUCN Centres and Regional Offices and development of the Academy portfolio

• Provide intellectual direction on the development of the services offered by the Academy to Centres and Regional Offices.
• Promote the integration and use of quality assurance processes and Academy tools in the IUCN Secretariat project portfolio.
• Provide guidance and expertise in pedagogical engineering and techno-pedagogy to IUCN Centres and Regional Offices.
• Drive the development and growth of the Academy portfolio, and design training programmes and learning journeys for a broad variety of stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver information and exchange best practices with IUCN staff on adult learning and relevant teaching methods and skills.
• Actively monitor developments in the field of andragogy and techno-pedagogy, with a view to make proposals for innovation.

o Operational Oversight

• Oversee the preparation, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the overall activities of the IUCN Academy.
• Manage the IUCN Academy budgeting process, proposing key investments and ensuring the Academy’s overall financial sustainability and growth.
• Supervise assigned staff, and cultivate and develop a dynamic, effective and committed team of professionals while addressing workforce diversity, equity and equality.
• Foster the behaviours and values that prioritise the delivery of high quality, team-based results across the Academy, ensuring that staff understand how their work, role and responsibilities fit into the strategic objectives of the IUCN Academy.