IUCN Med is currently looking for a Marine and Coastal Project officer that will support the development and financing of key regional projects, under the supervision of senior staff of the organization. In particular, IUCN is looking for a suitable candidate experienced in project management and skilled in coastal restoration, as well as marine and coastal conservation governance. Knowledge on the Blue economy will also be positively considered.
Applications closing date: 18 December 2022
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948 and brings together over 1,400 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 15,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. IUCN has approximately 950 staff, most of whom are located in its regional and country offices, and at its Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, based in Malaga, Spain is devoted to promoting sustainable livelihoods and biodiversity conservation through cooperation and shared values and culture. During the past two years, the centre has developed a new strategy to address more effectively the Mediterranean conservation challenges and the position of the centre in the region. IUCN Med is actively managing a portfolio of key initiatives and projects aimed at ensuring conservation and sustainable development of the Mediterranean region.
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Malaga, Spain