Job Description

Vacancy #:	7425
Unit:	Oceania Programme Coordination Unit
Organisation:	International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:	Oceania Regional Office, Suva, Fiji
Reporting to:	Regional Director, Asia
Work percentage:	100%
Grade:	P1
Expected start date:	01 November 2025
Type of contract:	Fixed-term (24 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date:	20 October 2025

BACKGROUND

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scope of responsibilities
As key member of the Oceania Regional Office (ORO) team, the Position will be responsible for undertaking the following functions and tasks:

1. Programme and portfolio support
• Serves as technical expert for ORO’s programme of work in environmental law and policy, in contributing to IUCN’s overall programme agenda for just, inclusive and equitable conservation at scale.
• Provides professional input to ORO projects and activities to engage with, influence and strengthen capacity for national legislation and regional/international agreements.
• Manages assigned projects and activities to ensure their high-quality, timely delivery and completion as per IUCN and donor requirements.
• Contributes to the preparation of project proposals, reports and other written outputs both for internal and external sharing.

2. Collaboration and partnership
• Collaborates with ORO team in setting and executing programme agendas such as for marine ecosytems, protected and conserved areas, climate and nature-based solutions, sustainable natural resource use, environmental justice and other regional programme priorities.
• Serves as ORO focal person for environmental law and policy in inter-regional and global initiatives of the IUCN secretariat and Union constituents.
• Establishes and maintains strategic and operational relationships with key partners including government and non-government organisations
• Facilitates learning and knowledge exchange platforms to promote the use of IUCN knowledge products and tools.

3. Corporate legal advice
• Supports the provision of corporate legal advice to the Office of the Regional Director.
• Assists in ORO’s internal business matters including contracts review process.
• Guides ORO staff in preparation and submission of relevant documents for submission to the IUCN Office of Legal Adviser (OLA).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of law’s degree with additional professional training in environmental legislation, policy and governance.
• Minimum five years of professional experience relevant to the scope of responsibilities for the position, both at national and regional levels in Oceania.
• Knowledge of IUCN’s overall programme agenda on environmental law and policy as it relates to Oceania, including corresponding organisational and operational aspects in the Secretariat and across the Union.
• Proficient in oral and written English communications, and in any of the key languages in the region.
• Track record in institutional representation for key external events such as high-level policy dialogues, knowledge-sharing and learning fora, and other stakeholder engagements.
• Ability to effectively perform tasks in team-based working arrangements, and flexibility to undertake duty travels as required.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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