Programme Officer, EMP-Drylands
- Support the timely implementation of funded projects in the portfolio in accordance with the project documents, supporting agreements (e.g. contracts, MOUs, PAIAs etc.), annual work plans and the procedures of IUCN;
- Ensure that project budgets are utilized and monitored in accordance with IUCN intemal controls and donor agreements;
- Support the collection, collation, and reporting of all project data and documents, and assist with the submission of technical progress reports according to the agreed formats and deadlines;
- Assist in providing technical support and facilitation to project activities and ensure quality outputs that meet the satisfaction of project partners;
- Provide capacity strengthening to project partners to improve capacity to deliver on project activities and objectives.
- Contribute to intersessional and annual programme planning;
- Ensure projects within the portfolio contribute to and report against programme goals;
- Contribute to annual work planning and budgeting for the EBAP cost centre and GDI sub cost centre;
- Develop and maintain working relationships with other I UCN component programmes and staff to develop and strengthen programme implementation;
- Work closely with IUCN members and/or partners, and the line managers, to develop innovative fund raising proposals that address members and/or partner's needs;
- In collaboration with other team members and project partners, investigate additional fund-raising possibilities to ensure the sustainability of project activities and the portfolio;
- Support the heads of the EBAP and GDI to negotiate project funding with potential donors according to IUCN standards and guidelines on cost recovery;
- Contribute to the communication goals of the EBAP and GDI.
- Maintain and develop relationships between I UCN and its donors and implementing partners, ensuring that these partners are appraised of and satisfied with project progress;
- Use opportunities at internal and public events to raise the profile of the of the EBAP and GDI and identify strategic partnerships and initiatives;
- Ensure working relationships between with IUCN members and Commission Members as well as other strategic partners;
- As required and approved represent IUCN at internal and external meetings.
- Contribute the development of a portfolio-wide M&E framework which capture the aims and objectives of the programme;
- Ensure that all projects develop and effectively implement M&E frameworks and systems, in line IUCN guidelines and procedures as well as the project requirements;
- Contribute to developing capacity for M&E within projects;
- Ensure that all the information related to the implementation of projects is adequately filed, organized and updated for easy access;
- Identify and use lessons to inform practice;
- Document and share lessons and experiences.
- A Masters degree in environmental management, or related natural resource discipline;
- At least 5 years working experience, of which 3 must be in the management of projects in Natural Resource Management or a related field;
- Experience with results-based project cycle management including monitoring and evaluation methodologies and project budget management;
- Experience in participatory and community based development or natural resource management approaches;
- A good understanding of drylands conservation and sustainable development issues;
- A good understanding of current adaptation debates and ecosystem based approaches;
- Experience in interacting confidently with multiple stakeholders including with government officials and local communities;
- Willingness to undertake regular field visits in challenging environments;
- Excellent communication skills and proven writing ability;
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Fluency in French would be advantageous.
- Strong motivation for working on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and function in multicultural and multidisciplinary environment;
- A clear and analytical thinker and communicator;
- High personal integrity especially in matters related to finance, official information and communications;
- Strong organisational and administrative skills;
- A good team worker who can also display leadership qualities;
- Willingness to travel globally for not less than 30% of the working year, sometimes at a short notice.
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