Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Malaga, Spain
Reporting to: Nature Conservation and Food System Programme Manager
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: P1
Expected start date: 01 November 2024
Type of contract: Indefinite
Closing date: 02 October 2024
BACKGROUND
Are You Passionate About Water and Conservation? Ready to Make a Difference in the Mediterranean? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948 and brings together over 1,400 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 16,000 scientists and experts from over 160 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. IUCN has approximately 1,000 staff, most of whom are in its regional and country offices, and at its Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland. IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men. The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation is dedicated to promoting the sustainable management and conservation of water resources and associated ecosystems in the Mediterranean region.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful applicant will be involved in developing the water project portfolio at IUCN MED and in implementing water governance and water management projects in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. The water officer will contribute to promoting good water governance, advancing Nature-based Solutions, monitoring and protecting freshwater biodiversity, and advocating for increased investment in freshwater ecosystems in different key sectors such as agriculture, tourism and energy.
Under the direct supervision of the Nature Conservation and Food System manager, the Project officer will support IUCN's work in the Mediterranean, with a specific focus on:
1. Develop and implement the water-related portfolio in the Mediterranean in collaboration with the thematic lines managers at IUCN Med and the main members and stakeholders in the region.
2. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote good water governance practices and advocate for sustainable water management policies, with a special focus on agriculture.
3. Facilitate the uptake and implementation of IUCN knowledge products and Standards into water projects and ecosystems.
4. Oversee and strategically guide monitoring and assessment activities on freshwater biodiversity.
5. Contribute to the development and implementation of projects related to sustainable agriculture practices, promoting integrated approaches to land and water management, and fostering synergies between water conservation and agricultural sustainability initiatives.
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