Junior Professional
| Vacancy #: | 274 |
| Unit: | Global Species Programme |
| Location: | Headquarters, Gland, Switzerland |
| Reporting to: | Marketing and Communications Officer |
| Work percentage: | 100% |
| Function group: | - |
| Expected start date: | 01 November 2011 |
| Type of contract: | Fixed-term (until 31 October 2012) |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2011 |
BACKGROUND
The Global Species Programme is seeking a Junior Professional to help implement a rapidly-growing workload in the Communications team. The role will be very much that of a flexible ‘all-rounder’, whose tasks will vary greatly according to the Programme’s evolving needs. Work will include maintaining the Species website, writing news stories for the website, drafting press releases, sourcing material and graphics for newsletters and various other publications, and helping prepare for the biannual updates of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.
The Junior Professional will report to the Marketing and Communications Officer, Global Species Programme.
This position is ideally suited to a young postgraduate or professional, who seeks to gain further experience at the international level. The contract will initially be for 12 months with the possibility of a six-month extension.
The gross monthly salary for this position is CHF 5,000, subject to deductions for social security contributions and second-pillar pension, and before tax.
Applications are encouraged from locally-based candidates with an existing work permit for Switzerland, or Swiss or EU nationality.
Background
The IUCN Global Species Programme work covers three main areas: observing and monitoring species; analysing the impacts of threats to biodiversity; and facilitating and undertaking conservation action.
With the objectives of:
• remaining the leading global organization monitoring the status and trends of the world’s biodiversity and informing the world and its decision makers about its full range of values
• being a leading authority in the analysis of factors responsible for the decline of species and their relative impacts
• delivering solutions for halting biodiversity decline by convening, advising, facilitating and supporting key players in their efforts to mitigate the pressures on biodiversity and to reduce the rate of species decline
It works towards these objectives through several areas: production of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ and broader biodiversity assessments; monitoring trade in wildlife; and through the development of conservation tools and guidelines.
The Programme also helps coordinate the activities of the Species Survival Commission (SSC), one of IUCN’s six volunteer Commissions, and acts as a secretariat to this network. SSC assesses the conservation status of species, identifies and prioritizes action to reduce threats to biodiversity, conducts research and on-the-ground conservation action, contributes to global conservation policy, and provides advice to decision makers and international conventions.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in delivering the IUCN Species Communications strategy, including liaising with the Global Communications Unit
- Write news stories for the website and assist in writing press releases
- Assist with the preparation of press releases for updates of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™
- Continue development of and regularly update content on the Species website in consultation with the Marketing and Communications Officer and the Global Communications team.
- Play an active role in the production of the Species Magazine which is produced twice a year. This includes taking responsibility for specific sections of work
- Manage the IUCN Red List / Amazing Species Twitter account
- Manage special projects for the Global Species Programme when required
- Coordinating the receipt of reports and the production of web stories for the Sir Peter Scott Fund for Conservation Action, including managing the webpage
- Respond to information requests from multiple audiences
- Write, review and proofread text for communications products and publications
- Help prepare Global Species Programme input to key meetings
- Attend the annual Global Species Programme staff meeting, assist in taking minutes and provide the final meeting report
REQUIREMENTS
- At least a first degree in an environmental/ecological science
- At least two years’ work experience in a relevant field/organization
- Excellent editing and writing skills in English
- Flexibility to cope with changing priorities and tasks
- Happy working both independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to take initiative and think ahead
- Sensitive to working with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office computer programmes
- Experience in website management considered a significant advantage
- Fluency in French and/or Spanish highly desirable
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).
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
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