About International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN; officially International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. IUCN’s mission is to “influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable”.
Over the past decades, IUCN has widened its focus beyond conservation ecology and now incorporates issues related to sustainable development in its projects. IUCN does not itself aim to mobilize the public in support of nature conservation. It tries to influence the actions of governments, business and other stakeholders by providing information and advice, and through building partnerships. The organization is best known to the wider public for compiling and publishing the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide.
IUCN has a membership of over 1400 governmental and non-governmental organizations. Some 16,000 scientists and experts participate in the work of IUCN commissions on a voluntary basis. It employs approximately 1000 full-time staff in more than 50 countries. Its headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland.
About the Job
Job Title: Project Assistant – Integrating Rights based Approach in Sustainable Natural Resources Management
Vacancy #: 5348
Unit: Tanzania – Programme
Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
Reporting to: Project Officer-PLUS Project-Tanzania Country Office
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: A3
Expected start date: 01 June 2020
Type of contract: Fixed-term (6 months)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and execution of the Project work plan and budget
- Assist in the development of informative radio shows session on rights, accountability and inclusion based on NRGF study findings
- Participate in the dissemination of SAGCOT’s IGG tools at landscape level
- Assist in organizing and providing logistical support to project events including training workshops, meetings and field visits
- Participate in the documentation of lessons learned and best practices on IGG,
- sustainable finance, rights and government
- Participate in the production and dissemination of communication materials (policy briefs, factsheets, brochures) on IGG, rights and governance for awareness raising, lessons sharing, policy influencing and improving IUCN visibility
- Produce activity reports
- Represent IUCN at events as may be required
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirement/Eligibility
Work Experience;
- At least three years of professional experience in conservation, forest and natural resources management and governance.
- Solid knowledge of conservation, land tenure, natural resources governance and sustainable development issues
- Practical experience in the implementation of field projects as well as in organizing and facilitating training and dialogue workshops.
- Experience in developing radio programs and producing communication materials.
- Experience in creating and facilitating dialogues, partnerships and synergies;
Education;
- A University degree in a relevant discipline, including agriculture, forestry, water resources management, natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, environmental management, communication, natural governance or related fields.
- Knowledge of Issues related to water resources management will be an added advantage.
Language Proficiency;
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).
Functional competencies;
- Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability
- Excellent report writing skill
- Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, power point) use of internet and online communication tools
- Highly motivated and results driven
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be a strong team player
- Committed to continuous learning towards self-development;
- Willing to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania
Core Competencies;
- Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
- Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
- Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
- Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Application Procedures
Interested candidates are required to Click Here to Apply
https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=mainFrame.showMessage&message=application%2Eunregistered
Application Deadline: 22 May 2020 (extended)
