The Convention Secretariat has its headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, where the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) provides some administrative services for the Convention.

The Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, wetland biodiversity, and ecosystem services. It is the first of the modern global multilateral environmental agreements and remains the only one devoted to a specific critical ecosystem.

The Convention Secretariat is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, where the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) provides administrative support to the Convention.

We are seeking a motivated Young Professional – Convenings to join our team under the supervision of the Conference and Governance Services Officer. The Young Professional will support the logistical and administrative organisation of official meetings for the Governing and Subsidiary Bodies of the Convention, including the upcoming 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to be held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from 23 to 31 July 2025.

• Provide support to ensure the smooth and high-quality execution of all official meetings, including the upcoming COP15; implement assigned tasks to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of COP15, including logistics, in line with the COP15 Planning and the Memorandum of Understanding for COP15 signed with the Government of Zimbabwe.

• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to external contractors, representatives of governments, and internal collaborators, to facilitate meeting arrangements.

• Manage meeting schedules, venues, and other logistics to ensure seamless operations, including the preparation of contracts, correspondence, and participant registration.

• Support the preparation of meeting documents, reports, and communication materials as required.

• Assist with the administrative tasks related to meeting organisation, including coordination of travel arrangements for participants and other logistical needs.

• Contribute to post-meeting evaluations and feedback processes to enhance future convening experiences.

The above job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities for this position. However, in the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands, staff members may be required to undertake additional tasks reasonably assigned to them, even if they are not part of their regular job description.