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Programme Associate-Knowledge Management and Tech4Nature
Vacancy #:
7035
Unit:
Knowledge Management, Learning, and Library Services
Organisation:
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:
European Regional Office Germany, Bonn, Germany
Reporting to:
Senior Manager - Knowledge Management
Work percentage:
100%
Grade:
A3
Expected start date:
01 December 2024
Type of contract:
Fixed-term (12 months)
Closing date:
03 November 2024
BACKGROUND
The position is based at the IUCN Regional Office for Europe in Bonn, Germany. The Programme Associate would work under the formal supervision of the Senior Manager - Knowledge Management, with close coordination with the IUCN Tech4Nature Manager.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Knowledge Management, Learning and Library Services (KMLLS) Team
IUCN has committed to advancing a systematic, strategic approach to knowledge management, coordinated by the KMLLS Team. The broader application of existing, well-established tools like PANORAMA - Solutions for a Healthy Planet - a knowledge and learning initiative in collaboration with GIZ, UNDP and other partners - will form a key part of that strategy. The KMLLS Teams is also increasingly positioning itself as a valuable partner that can deliver knowledge management and exchange for projects of other teams internally, as well as for external partners.
IUCN will implement a project titled “Facilitating regional and global knowledge sharing for NBSAP implementation”, commissioned by GIZ. This project is in turn a contribution to the GIZ-Global Project (GP) “Strengthening National Implementation of Global Biodiversity Targets”, which forms part of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership. IUCN will facilitate international knowledge management and exchange regarding NBSAP implementation, drawing on its extensive networks, tools and expertise, as well as alignment with other related projects and initiatives. IUCN will facilitate knowledge transfer and exchange on different levels, particularly regional and global, through three interlinked work packages. The PANORAMA - Solutions for a Healthy Planet methodology will form an important backbone to all work packages.
Tech4Nature and PCA Team
The Tech4Nature partnership, launched in 2020 by IUCN and Huawei’s TECH4ALL programme, leverages innovative digital technology for conservation success in protected and conserved areas (PCAs) globally. Key achievements include the use of acoustic monitoring for Hainan Gibbons, AI-based tracking of jaguars, and advanced coral reef monitoring systems. The Tech4Nature initiative supports the effective management and equitable governance of PCAs by integrating technology such as data sensing, machine learning, AI, and big-data analytics into PCAs. The partnership supports effective conservation strategies by enabling real-time monitoring and evidence-based decision-making.
Technological innovation has the potential to provide innovative, accelerated and scalable solutions to the diverse challenges facing protected and conserved areas and those who govern and manage them. Through the Tech4Nature Initiative, IUCN is helping to provide conservationists - from local and Indigenous ranger teams to high-level policy makers - with the latest access to cutting-edge technologies to help make the best decisions for fair and effective area-based conservation.
Under Tech4Nature Phase 2, the focus is on expanding the partnership to bridge ICT innovation with biodiversity conservation. This includes launching the Tech4Nature Award under PANORAMA, which will recognise and promote successful digital technology solutions for nature conservation. The role will involve managing and implementing this Award, contributing to the broader goals of the PCA Team.
The position will ensure that the synergies between these two initiatives are fully leveraged to maximise their contributions to fair and effective area-based and species conservation, and knowledge dissemination.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Coordinate technical implementation of the project, in close coordination with the project manager (Senior Manager - Knowledge Management)
- Provide technical inputs across all 3 work packages:
- Generating Knowledge (work package 1)
- International Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Exchange (work package 2)
- Knowledge Dissemination and Continuous Exchange (work package 3)
- Help ensure that project implementation is informed by broader strategic development processes of the PANORAMA initiative and the IUCN approach to KM, and vice versa
- Oversee the full implementation of the Tech4Nature Award, including
- Co-lead Knowledge Sharing
- Ensure the best use of synergies between PANORAMA and Tech4Nature by aligning knowledge management strategies and leveraging shared resources.
- Facilitate cross-project learning and collaboration, ensuring that the insights and innovations from each project benefit the other.
- Regularly communicate with project teams to identify opportunities for integration and joint activities that enhance the overall impact of both partnerships.
- Provide input on joint fundraising opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS
- At least an undergraduate degree in natural resources management or related field
- 3-4 years relevant experience in nature conservation, handling partner relations, communications/outreach and knowledge management, with specific focus on technology and innovation, as well as implementation of global policy frameworks
- Strong command of English (oral, written) required; knowledge of other language, especially French and Spanish, desirable.
- German is an asset.
- Experience working in international organizations or NGOs with an environmental focus is required
- At least 3 months international field work experience in nature conservation is a strong asset
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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About IUCN
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.
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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