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Project Officer, Marine Plastics & Coastal Communities Project

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Sectors Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Switzerland - Europe
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 26/11/2017
Company Name IUCN
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JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Ensure the daily MARPLASTICCs project activities implementation in close collaboration with the MARPLASTICCs project Coordinator;
2. Liaise with the MARPLASTICCs Technical adviser, and get his advices when needed and monitor his assigned tasks for the MARPLASTICCs project;
3. Facilitate the preparation of the meeting of the MARPLASTICCs Steering Committee and take care of the follow up activities including reporting;;
4. Prepare and monitor contract with consultants, review consultants’ deliverable in collaboration with the MARPLASTICCs project Coordinator and Technical adviser;
5. Ensure technical reporting to the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) ;
6. Support the finance department regarding the financial report;
7. Coordinate Communication officer activities on communication material, project webpages and event preparation;
8. Liaise with the regional offices and ensure synergies and good collaboration with the regional offices;
9. Identifying potential funding sources for follow up IUCN’s activities on plastics;
10. Carry out other technical support from time to time as required by the MARPLASTICCs Coordinator and Technical;
11. Take care of regularly informing the monitoring matrix.
REQUIREMENTS
  • A Master degree in environmental sciences, sustainable development or any other discipline that is relevant to nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources;

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience;

• Excellent written and spoken English skills (other languages are an asset);

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Good organizational, administrative, reporting and communication skills;

• A motivated self-starter with an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs;

• A team player with a strong interest to work in an international environment;

• Proven, knowledge and experience in plastic issues is a great asset.
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). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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