Job Description

Vacancy #:	7513
Unit:	Myanmar Project Office
Organisation:	International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:	Myanmar Country Office, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Reporting to:	Head of Office
Work percentage:	100%
Grade:	A3
Expected start date:	01 April 2026
Type of contract:	Fixed-term (up to 12 months)
Closing date:	09 March 2026

BACKGROUND

This is a local recruitment. Only Myanmar nationals, individuals with residence status or the appropriate employment visa for Myanmar are eligible to apply. The remuneration and benefits package for this position is established with reference to the local labour market and in line with the IUCN conditions of service for Myanmar.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the Programme Associate will provide administrative support and contribute to the implementation and development of IUCN Myanmar Programme activities. The position will be based at the IUCN Myanmar Country Office in Nay Pyi Taw. The work will involve occasional travel to the project sites.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Programme Support

• Support the implementation of IUCN Myanmar country programme, including ecosystem and species conservation, natural resource management, policy advocacy, and governance.
• Assist in coordinating field-based activities with local communities, partner organizations, and stakeholders, ensuring inclusive, participatory, and culturally appropriate engagement.
• Support the collection, validation, and organization of field data, activity outputs, and technical documentation for monitoring, learning, and reporting purposes.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, progress updates, case studies, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Assist in providing technical and administrative support for grant management, including tracking grantee activities, reviewing deliverables, maintaining documentation, and supporting compliance with agreed workplans.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among CBOs, CSOs, local partners, and IUCN teams, ensuring timely information flow and proper documentation of key decisions.
• Support integration of gender equality, social inclusion, and environmental and social safeguards into project activities, including community consultations and documentation.
• Participate in trainings, internal coordination meetings, and learning events to strengthen programme implementation and professional capacity.
• Assist in preparation of presentations, technical documents, and reports for stakeholders and donors.

2. Administrative and Logistical Support

• Coordinate closely with the Head of Office and HR Manager of LMS on all HR and administrative matters, including consultancies, procurement, and travel arrangements.
• Support procurement of goods and services for programmes/projects implemented by the Myanmar Country Office, in accordance with IUCN policies and procedures.
• Handle logistical arrangements for workshops, meetings, exchange visits, and travels (hotel bookings, flights, local transport, meals, invitations, disbursements).
• Administer petty cash and ensure monthly submission of expense claims in NAV.
• Advise and assist staff and consultants in the preparation of allowances and travel claims.
• Provide supervision and monitoring of Fixed Assets and the inventory system maintained by IUCN Myanmar Country Office.
• Translate and interpret between Myanmar, English, and other relevant languages as required.

3. Coordination and Communication

• Assist Programme Officers in internal coordination across programmes, ensuring effective workflow and follow-up on action points.
• Support meetings, workshops, joint field missions, and information exchange among stakeholders.
• Prepare communication materials, collect photos and video clips, and contribute to web stories, social media content, articles, and other publications to highlight project results.
• Maintain up-to-date internal files, templates, and project documentation for easy access and retrieval.
• Update project data and relevant information on IUCN’s project portal with guidance from Programme/Project Managers.

Other Duties

• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Head of Office or supervisor from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or equivalent degree preferably in environmental management, social science or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in project administration and implementation, ideally within the non-profit or development sectors. This includes logistic support, organizing events, coordinating resources, managing schedules, and overseeing project activities to ensure smooth operations.

• Proven experience working effectively in international teams and multidisciplinary groups, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding.

• Willingness to frequently travel within the country, sometimes at short notice.

• Excellent command of English is essential for both written and spoken communication. Strong interpretation and translation skills are required to facilitate clear communication between diverse teams and stakeholders, particularly in cross-cultural and multilingual contexts.

• Computer literacy in MS Office packages.

• Excellent organizational and networking skills, team-oriented attitude, problem solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

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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Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

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