Assistant Programme Officer (Science)

Assistant Programme Officer (12 Month Fixed Term)
Salary Band E £17,467 - £23,000

WCMC is a UK charity, based in Cambridge, which supports the United Nations Environment Programme. We work in collaboration with UNEP, under the banner of UNEP-WCMC. Our mission is to evaluate and highlight the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making. Since our establishment in the 1970s, the Centre has been at the forefront of the compilation, management, analysis and dissemination of global biodiversity information, and has an outstanding record of achievement.

WCMC is now seeking to fill the role of Assistant Programme Officer to work with our Science team. This is a 12 month fixed term position, which may be extended. 

This position will support the implementation of a programme of innovative work using analytical tools to guide land use and marine planning decisions to achieve biodiversity and ecosystem service provision outcomes, drawing on the information and expertise within the Centre and delivering outputs relevant to the needs of decision makers in government, policy and business. 

Reporting to the Specialist in Spatial Land Use Planning, you will develop and apply robust analytical methodologies including GIS-based systematic conservation planning, prioritisation and spatial data analysis to underpin the Centre’s project outputs and ensure a high level of scientific rigour. You will also support the work of the Head of Science across various areas of scientific work. 

You will hold a Masters degree or equivalent in the relevant field, and have proven experience of spatial data analysis. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in partnerships.

WCMC is a UK charity that supports the United Nations Environment Programme. Our mission is to evaluate and highlight the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making. Since its establishment in the 1970s, the Centre has been at the forefront of the compilation, management, analysis and dissemination of global biodiversity information, and has an outstanding record of achievement. 

For more information, please visit www.unep-wcmc.org. To apply, please complete the application form and submit this and a CV to recruitment@unep-wcmc.org by the closing date of 12th April 2013.

Candidates should note this is not a UN post and that only those eligible to work in the UK should apply.

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