BACKGROUND
The Centre of Mediterranean Cooperation of IUCN (IUCN MED) is seeking a motivated candidate for the position of Ecosystem Programme Assistant, to help implementing the initiatives of Ecosystem department of IUCN MED.
The programme assistant is expected to support the ongoing initiatives in terrestrial/freshwater ecosystems; with special focus in plants and habitats conservation in the south and east Mediterranean.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Contribute to leading initiative for plant and terrestrial habitats conservation in the south and east Mediterranean region, and to mobilize a diverse network of partners towards common conservation goals .This project will document the status and distributions of selected rare and threatened plant species and habitats, in order to effectively target conservation actions. The resulting information will be vital for the support of management of Important Plants Areas in the region. Furthermore, the project will showcase plant conservation activities undertaken on 20 Important Plant Areas in six countries (Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Montenegro, Turkey, and Macedonia) the project will work also at a regional scale, trying to raise plants profile in other territories like Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Palestine, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania (50-70%).
a) Support in day to day relationship with project partners, including regular correspondence with Mediterranean botanists, public administrations, NGOs and conservation experts in the field.
b) Support in the organization of any events, meetings, and training sessions
c) Support in the improvement of routine correspondence, and organization of the work to ensure that activities are implemented in timely and effective manner
d) Support in the preparation of reports (technical and administrative) including on ongoing activities and results achievement.
e) Contribute trough articles and public awareness information to the IUCN Med Centre Communications unit including web based information and publications.
f) Other emerging tasks to ensure effective programme implementation
2) Contribute to the development and implementation of other ongoing projects and initiatives under the Mediterranean Programme, in particular in terrestrial Ecosystem subjects (Protected Areas management effectiveness, forest management and restoration, ecosystem risk assessment, ecotourism…) (30-50%).
a) Interact with partners/members implementing projects in different countries with wide range of stakeholders (governmental representatives, community groups, experts and scientist…)
b) Support the Ecosystem department to communicate the results of the Programme.
c) Support in organization of events
d) Support in technical and administrative follow up of project with multiple set of partners
e) Undertake any other task/emerging issues at the request of the Programme Officer or the director to ensure the effective implementation of the programme.
REQUIREMENTS
• At least 3 years of experience in a position relevant to this vacancy
• Experience in the management of technical programme and projects, including project implementation, financial follow up, monitoring and evaluation, and technical reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure and within multi-national environment and different cultures
• Ability to manage institutional relationships with variety of partners and support multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and French are essential
• A strong aptitude and ability to communicate both informally and formally, including ability to prepare written communications (press releases, newsletters)
• Willingness to travel within the region
APPLICATIONS
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).
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