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Vacancy Announcement

Programme Assistant

(Gender Integration, Knowledge Management and Communication), Mangroves for the Future, Asia

IUCN is seeking a qualified individual to join our Mangroves for the Future team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support the implementation of the MFF Strategic Framework and Action Plan for Gender Integration (2014) to ensure that it operates smoothly and delivers its planned outputs effectively and efficiently, liaising between the regional and national MFF Secretariat staff, national gender focal persons on the National Coordinating Bodies (NCBs) responsible for gender integration in the MFF country programmes.

2. Support the implementation of the MFF Regional Knowledge Management and Communication Strategy (2014) to ensure that it operates smoothly and delivers its planned outputs effectively and efficiently, liaising with the MFF regional secretariat, IUCN regional communications unit staff and communications focal persons in the MFF countries.

3. Support the implementation of the MFF Regional Capacity Development Strategy (2014) to ensure that it operates smoothly and delivers its planned outputs effectively and efficiently, liaising with the Manager Capacity Development and MFF partners both regionally and nationally.

REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree in Economics, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Communications, Development Studies, or a field of study relevant to the position. 

• Additional qualification or studies in environmental protection, ecology, or natural resources, an advantage. 

• 2-3 years of relevant professional work experience in substantive areas related to the post is essential, particularly in evaluation of development and gender (inclusion and mainstreaming) projects including research and data analysis for knowledge management and communication. 

• Experience in the use of computers and various office applications, database packages and experience in handling web-based management systems. 

• Excellent command of the English language (verbal and written). 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  19 January 2016

Salary is commensurate with experience

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System,

by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button at

https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=1233&lang=en

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men.