The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948 and brings together over 1,400 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 18,000 scientists and experts from over 160 countries in a unique worldwide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. IUCN has approximately 1,000 staff, most of whom are located in its regional and country offices, and at its Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland. IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men.

The Nature Conservation and Food Systems Project Officer will support IUCN’s work in the Mediterranean, with the following major responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Nature Conservation and Food Systems manager (estimated dedication 80-90%):

- Contribute to the development and management of the regional project portfolio;

- Establishing and maintaining sound and productive working relationships with IUCN partners involved in the projects;

- Assist in program development and identification of new project opportunities;

- Manage relationships with IUCN members, commissions, donors, and partners.

Specific duties

1. Coordinate and manage projects under the agriculture portfolio;

2. Ensure high-quality project planning and reporting, including preparing service
contracts, work plans, budgets, and reports and monitoring teams and experts;

3. Ensure the long-term impact of projects through timely and quality delivery of project outputs and outcomes;

4. Develop and manage a network of partner organizations involved in biodiversity conservation and agriculture/plastic pollution.

Other Support to Mediterranean Program implementation (estimated dedication 10-20%)

1. Assist in the identification of funding opportunities and development of project proposals;

2. Support the communications team in the development of project-related communications material and content;

3. Assist in the preparation of and represent IUCN MED at events and meetings;

4. Support IUCN MED day-to-day operations, including logistical services and organization of meetings and events;

5. Carry out other relevant tasks on request and agreement with the line manager.
The above list contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. IUCN MED staff members are expected to show flexibility and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description.