Technical Coordinator, Conservation Areas & Species Diversity

IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, was founded in 1948 and brings together over 1,100 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 11,000 scientists and experts from 181 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.
Within the framework of global conventions IUCN has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement national conservation and biodiversity strategies. IUCN has approximately 1,100 staff, most of whom are located in its regional and country offices while some 150 work at its Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.
IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men for the following vacancy:-
Position: Technical Coordinator, Conservation Areas & Species Diversity
Reporting to: IUCN ESARO Regional Programme Coordinator (RPC), with functional reporting lines to the Global IUCN World Heritage Programme
Location: Nairobi, Kenya, with possible relocation to Pretoria, South Africa

Responsibilities
The Technical Coordinator will be directly responsible for leading the strategic direction of the IUCN ESARO Conservation Areas and Species Diversity Thematic Programme.
Other Specific responsibilities and tasks will include:

• fundraising and resource mobilization for the Thematic Area through the development of proposals
• Ensure that programmatic activities within the thematic area are effectively and efficiently implemented
• Promote learning, knowledge generation and innovation within both the thematic area and in relation to the ESARO Intersessional Programme and Strategy
• Ensure that progress and performance of the regional Conservation Areas and Species Diversity programme is regularly monitored and evaluated.
• Supporting learning processes and contributing to ensuring that IUCN ESARO utilizes lessons, experiences and new knowledge to adapt and strengthen practices and approaches over time.

The detailed terms of reference for the above vacancy is available at:   http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

Competencies
At least ten years of proven experience with:

• An advanced degree in natural science related to Conservation/Protected areas or related fields;
• Relevant working experience in relation to Conservation/Protected areas and familiarity with established and emerging biodiversity conservation approaches
• Proven fund-raising success and experience in donor relationship management
• Extensive experience in programme planning, development and management, including monitoring & evaluation as well as financial management
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and communicate in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills in English, with ability to communicate in French and/or Portuguese as an added advantage;
• Fully computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office and major software packages.

Applications
Applicants are asked to submit their CV in English and a supporting letter of motivation along with the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be a recent employer.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail before 11th June, 2010 to: I
UCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office
Mukoma Road
P. O. Box 68200-00200
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: ++254 (020) 890605-12, 2493561/65/70.
Email: earohr@iucn.org
Applications by email are preferred.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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