The IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Business, Economics and Biodiversity Thematic Programme (BEB) works closely with the private sector, development agencies, governments, NGOS and communities to:
• Minimize the environment footprint of the private sector and enhancing its contribution to biodiversity conservation;
• Create and influence enabling institutional environments for business-conservation collaboration;
• Develop green enterprises that build economic value on natural capital; and
• Help companies mitigate and off-set their impacts on biodiversity.
• Create and influence enabling institutional environments for business-conservation collaboration;
• Develop green enterprises that build economic value on natural capital; and
• Help companies mitigate and off-set their impacts on biodiversity.
IUCN ESARO is seeking a Regional Technical Coordinator for the Business, Economics and Biodiversity Thematic Programme (BEB). The Regional Technical Coordinator shall be responsible for providing overall leadership to the thematic programme – both in terms of strategic direction and oversight as well as the management and coordination of day to day operations of projects within the thematic portfolio. She/he shall work closely with the Director of Programmes and the IUCN Global Business and Biodiversity Programme (BBP) particularly with regards to the strategic management of the thematic programme. With respect to operational management, including day to day implementation of projects, the Regional Technical Coordinator shall closely collaborate with the Heads of Country Offices with the support of Programme Officers
Preferred Location for the position is Pretoria, South Africa or Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply:
For full job description, applicants are requested to apply online through the IUCN HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.recReq.show&vacId=759
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).
This position is open to all interested candidates.
If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret letters will only be sent to interviewed candidates.
IUCN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men, women and members of ethnic minorities or disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Other job opportunities are published on the IUCN website:http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
