International Union for Conservation of Nature
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: Project and Program Management
Apply By: 31-12-2022
The Science and Strategy Group (SSG) is considered one administrative entity, and has evolved from the previous Ecosystems and Livelihoods Group, Asia construct. It brings under one umbrella all component thematic programmes in IUCN.
IUCN works to help mainstream nature into business and finance solutions, as well as unlock the potential of private-sector operations and financial services in achieving more nature-positive economies and societies.
Nature provides the basis that supports human prosperity and economic systems. The business sector, from micro-enterprises in developing countries to large multinationals, depends on natural resources in achieving profitable and sustainable outcomes. At the same time, businesses’ adverse impact on the natural world is often due to the lack of financial and other incentives to restore, protect and conserve nature at scale.
While often considered part of the problem, business and finance are increasingly becoming part of the solution. By addressing their environmental footprint and investing in nature, businesses of all sizes can identify new opportunities, respond to consumer demand for responsible behaviour, pre-empt regulation, support sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities including indigenous peoples, reduce their footprint, and save costs and natural resources.
Job Description
The Senior Programme Officer serves as the lead regional expert to manage and grow IUCN Asia’s portfolio of projects and activities for effectively engaging with private business, enterprise and financial sectors. She/he drives the regional agenda and strategy in contributing to IUCN’s Nature 2030 Programme for transformative change among business and finance stakeholders – corporate sector firms, enterprises including start-ups, governments and civil society organisations – to invest in and value nature. The position’s primary responsibilities include:
Programme development, coordination and reporting
Enhancing strategic partnerships with private sector
Promoting innovative finance for nature conservation
Coordination and communication
Others:
Requirements
Source: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=10271&lang=en