Regional Coordinator, Nature Restoration

Under the supervision of the Head of Programme and Policy, and in close collaboration with staff in the Programme and Policy team and the European Regional Office, as well as other IUCN offices and centres, the Regional Coordinator, Nature Restoration will ensure the implementation, coordination and reporting of projects and contribute to the development of the team’s policy.

The Regional Coordinator, Nature Restoration will have the following responsibilities:

• Programme and project coordination and team management
• Oversee and manage thematically-aligned projects ensuring their timely and effective delivery, budgetary execution, monitoring and reporting;
• Lead the IUCN European Nature Restoration team ensuring effective teamwork and delivery;
• Manage and oversee external contracts ensuring effective and timely delivery;
• Liaise with donors, national authorities, key contractors and project partners;
• Coordinate with IUCN regional and global teams to ensure synergies and integration, including with the regional offices in the European area.
• Knowledge generation
• Provide support to the implementation of the IUCN Programme, including supporting the preparation of nature restoration planning in Europe with a particular focus on socio-economic issues and climate change aspects;
• Contribute to technical reports on nature restoration, with a focus on socio-economic issues and climate change aspect;
• Support the development and dissemination of thematically-aligned IUCN knowledge tools and standards;
• Coordinate and contribute to the elaboration of relevant technical documents and reports, articles, and other communication material based on relevant knowledge and science;
• Monitor and assess emerging policy trends and regulatory frameworks relevant to nature restoration in Europe.
• Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Nurture strategic partnerships with national authorities, partners and donors, ensuring proper dissemination and uptake of IUCN tools and project results;
• Lead and implement fundraising efforts for nature restoration in Europe;
• Represent IUCN at high-level events, conferences, and forums to advocate for nature restoration and nature-based solutions;
• Facilitate dialogues, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Identify communications opportunities and drafting content for communication material.
  
  

The above job description contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. However, in an organisation such as IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description. Where any task becomes a regular part of an employee's responsibilities, the job description will be changed in consultation with the employee and relevant colleagues.

SALARY

The gross annual salary for this position is in the range from EUR 75.000 to EUR 95.000 (depending on skills, experiences and IUCN equity analysis) subject to deductions for social security contributions and health insurance, and before tax.

REQUIREMENTS

• Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN;
• Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the tasks to be performed;
• At least 10-15 years of professional experience in project management, of which at least 5 years should be of project management and people management in an international context;
• Experience working within international development organizations, NGOs, or multilateral institutions;
• Proven record of accomplishments in project development and implementation;
• Familiarity with EU funding and experience in project fundraising;
• Good understanding of the socio-economic aspects of nature conservation and ecosystem restoration;
• Knowledge of the EU biodiversity policy context and familiarity with global environmental policies, frameworks, and conventions, particularly those relevant to nature restoration is a strong asset;
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality policy briefs and reports;
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams;
• Full computer literacy, with experience in applying Microsoft Office as a minimum skill set;
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach;
• Ability to work within a team and independently;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs;
• Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills, keen to bring in own ideas;
• Ability to travel, at times frequently;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of audiences. A second language (French, Spanish) is highly desirable.

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.

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