Programme Officer, Species Conservation Action
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Full-time Close on 12 Jul 2026
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| • Master’s degree (MSc) in biodiversity conservation, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental sciences or related field; • Minimum of 5 years professional experience in the field of biodiversity conservation, involving the implementation of on-the-ground conservation activities; • International experience in professional settings, preferably with direct involvement in conservation projects or field-based activities in Asia; • Knowledge and experience of key species conservation policies and associated challenges; • Proficiency in spatial mapping tools and data management software is an asset; • Experience in grant-making or project management, with strong project management skills at multiple levels including planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring; • Experience in developing and implementing activities aimed at building the capacity of civil society organisations; • Fundraising experience is an asset; • Experience in monitoring and evaluation is an asset; • Experience supporting administrative, contracting and procurement processes; • Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports; • Good knowledge of IUCN standards and knowledge tools for species conservation is an asset; • Excellent spoken and written English, knowledge of other languages is an asset; • Computer literacy in MS Office packages; • Excellent organizational and networking skills; • Solution-oriented approach, demonstrate a ‘thinking outside the box’ attitude; • Demonstrated ability for critical thinking, analysis and strategic planning; • Proven ability to bring ideas from concept through to realisation and implementation; • Outstanding writing and editing skills; strong attention to detail; • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; • Ability to cope with varied workload and flexible working hours; • Capacity to work effectively under time pressure and extended hours; • Willingness to travel internationally as required, sometimes at short notice; • Team-oriented attitude and ability to work independently; • Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups, including governments, experts, civil society and local communities; • A demonstrated high-level ability to work in a multi-cultural, international organisation, applying high standards of respect, tolerance and support required. |
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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 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.
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