Programme Officer - Coordination at International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (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, I...

 

Programme Officer - Coordination

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Programme coordination, implementation support, documentation and reporting;
  • Prepare communication materials such as briefs, concept notes, and updates,
  • Organize internal coordination meetings, take minutes and track implementation of agreed actions,
  • Provide management support to manage teamwork, coordinate projects, and ensure consistent technical and administrative support across the team,
  • Track project timelines and deliverables, proactively identifying and addressing risks or potential delays,
  • Compile programme reports, activity summaries and presentations.
  • Leadership support;
  • Manage calendars across multiple time zones and participants
  • Strategically prioritizing and scheduling a high volume of appointments, meetings, and travel,
  • Partner with teams across the organization to ensure the country representative, regional head of land systems programme and office are well prepared for upcoming engagements, including coordinating meeting agendas, pre-reads and other relevant materials,
  • Prepare agendas, materials and follow-ups for leadership meetings and key decisions.
  • Events and meetings management;
  • Coordinate high-level meetings and events involving internal teams and partners,
  • Manage team meeting logistics, take and synthesize meeting notes and track follow-up on action items,
  • Provide communication support to ensure timely responses to inquiries, including prioritizing correspondence for the Country representative and other senior staff.
  • Lead logistics, planning, and coordination for internal and external events, conferences, retreats, and presentations—handling participant arrangements, materials preparation, and real-time problem solving.
  • Other responsibilities;
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

Education;

  • A degree in an appropriate field related to natural resource management and conservation, Landscape/Wildlife/Forest/rangeland, Marine ecology, climate change, environment, governance, or related fields;
  • Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;

Work Experience;

  • An outstanding, hands-on, highly motivated, autonomous, innovative, solution-oriented, results-driven and resourceful individual with at least 5 years of proven experience.
  • Expertise in natural resources management;
  • Up-to-date knowledge on the nexus between nature conservation, livelihood, climate change and governance;
  • Basic understanding of project/programme design and management processes;
  • Strong organizational, time-management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize;
  • Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools;
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure managing competing demands and complex situations and deliver satisfactory and timely results;
  • Must be a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy skills and ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams displaying sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  • Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on hrms.iucn.org to apply

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