Advanced university degree (i.e. post-Bachelor's level) on a subject related to nature conservation and sustainable development, plus relevant professional trainings completed and/or certifications acquired;
Professional areas of expertise and interest in any of the following: conservation of nature and biodiversity, protection and management of terrestrial, water and marine ecosystems, forest and agriculture landscapes, climate and environmental risks, conservation finance and economics, and governance and rights;
At least 10 years in mid-to-senior management roles for environment-related programmes/organisations in the country;
Additional professional experience working for and/or collaborating with regional or international organisations, as well as in multi-country work settings; and,
Ability to prepare a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, regular and ad hoc reports, correspondence with governments, working papers, mission reports, analyses, briefings, communication/visibility material, presentations, and policy proposals.
ii. Professional Competencies
Solid knowledge of the country's key environment and development challenges as shaped by geopolitical, socio-economic and policy contexts;
Demonstrated capacity in country programme leadership, partnership development and stakeholder engagement; and office management and staff supervision;
Track record of successful resource mobilisation, including strategic fundraising and donor engagement;
Demonstrated capacity to engage with and manage relationships with senior-level authorities and representatives of: government agencies, non-government and private-business sectors, technical and scientific organisations, and donors and funders; and,
Excellent communication skills - written and oral -for diverse audiences in key public events, mass media and communication platforms.
iii. Other Qualifications
Network of in-country professional contacts and institutional linkages relevant to role performance;
Advanced level of oral and written English language skills; proficiency in local languages/dialects is a plus;
Proficiency in using computer systems and softwares, communication technologies, and tools and web-based applications for data and information management;
Commitment to fostering a culture of high performance and accountability, demonstrated in the ability to manage by results, effectively delegate and motivate staff, and to give feedback and take decisive action;
Effective role model for ethical professional conduct to promote core values of integrity and trust, transparency, professionalism and accountability, equality, inclusiveness and respect for diversity; and
Willingness to undertake occasional travel, domestically and internationally.
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Organization Summary
he International Union for Conservation of Nature (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 has evolved into the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its 1,300 Member organisations and the input of some 13,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. Our experts are organised into six commissions dedicated to species survival, environmental law, protected areas, social and economic policy, ecosystem management, and education and communication.
Industry Type
NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location
Nepal
Organization Size
100+
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