This office will strengthen IUCN’s presence in Central Asia and perform three key functions:
1. Represent IUCN with national authorities in Uzbekistan and key partners in Central Asia;
2. Develop and implement a portfolio of projects focused on Central Asia, addressing regional priorities;
3. Enhance membership relations by engaging current members and fostering new partnerships.

The Central Asia Regional Coordinator will play a crucial role in establishing this office, coordinating the activities in Central Asia, and overseeing programme development, knowledge management, and project implementation.

Strategic Leadership, Programme Development, and Coordination
– Provide strategic oversight for the establishment of the Central Asia Office and the implementation of activities, ensuring alignment with the IUCN Nature 2030 Programme and overall regional priorities;
– Lead the development of multi-year strategic priorities and define core focus areas for IUCN’s work in Central Asia;
– Support cross-programmatic collaboration within ECARO, particularly in relation to Central Asia, ensuring alignment with the Conservation Action Programme, Nature-based Solutions Programme, and Governance and Policy Programme;
– Foster networks and build strategic partnerships across Central Asia, integrating efforts with regional and global teams to enhance alignment and coherence in IUCN’s work;
– Oversee the coordination of annual planning, budgeting, and reporting in line with organizational guidelines;
– Ensure the programme’s financial sustainability through resource mobilization and the development of high-quality proposals aligned with IUCN standards.

External Representation and Stakeholder Engagement
– Represent IUCN in Central Asia with national governments, regional and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders;
– Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key international, regional and national organisations;
– Facilitate donor meetings, roundtable discussions, and other engagements necessary to strengthen IUCN’s position in the region.
– Promote IUCN’s identity and capacity, ensuring that IUCN remains relevant to national and regional conservation priorities;
– Foster collaboration with IUCN Members, Commissions, and Secretariat teams to enhance the membership base and ensure strategic engagement with members in Central Asia;
– Ensure high visibility of IUCN’s programmatic vision and activities in regional and national media outlets.

Office Establishment, Administrative Oversight, and Compliance
– Lead the establishment of the IUCN Central Asia Office in Tashkent, including ensuring legal, logistical, and administrative compliance;
– Lead the operational transition of establishing the IUCN Central Asia Office in Tashkent with support from ECARO’s Finance, HR, and Programme Units;
– Ensure compliance with IUCN’s administrative, financial, and human resources policies and procedures in the Central Asia Office;
– Supervise and manage the office’s human and financial resources, ensuring an effective and well-coordinated team;
– Manage risk, safety, and security in line with IUCN’s institutional policies to safeguard staff and resources;
– Maintain open communication with all ECARO staff to ensure that the developments in the Central Asia office are clearly communicated, particularly concerning the interaction with other teams;
– Serve as the focal point for communicating any organizational changes related to the Central Asia Office to all ECARO staff, ensuring clarity and reducing confusion.

Programme and Project Management and Oversight
– Oversee the implementation of IUCN projects in Central Asia to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of results;
– Develop annual work plans, budgets, contracts, and progress reports, ensuring compliance with IUCN’s financial and procurement procedures;
– Provide technical guidance to ensure projects are designed, monitored, and evaluated in line with IUCN’s quality assurance standards.

SALARY
The gross annual salary for this position is in the range from 45.609 EUR to 55.146 EUR subject to deductions for social security contributions and health insurance, and before tax.