[Reader-list] Vacancy: IUCN Programme Officer, Regional Protected Areas Programme .- Bangkok Thailand

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Archi Rastogi
Department of Natural Resource Sciences
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McGill University


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From: <delwyn.dupuis at iucn.org>
Date: Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 5:59 AM
Subject: Vacancy Announcement: IUCN Programme Officer, Regional Protected
Areas Programme .- Bangkok Thailand
To: archirastogi at gmail.com


 *VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS*

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature is a world leader in
developing knowledge & understanding for effective conservation action. A
unique worldwide partnership, IUCN brings together states, government
agencies & NGO members, & some 10,000 scientists & experts from 181
countries in a global web of networks to provide forums for dialogue &
action in the quest for sustainable development.

*Our mission: “To influence, encourage & assist societies throughout the
world to conserve the integrity & diversity of nature & to ensure that any
use of natural resources is equitable & ecologically sustainable.”*

Programme Officer, Regional Protected Areas Programme

This position is part of the Regional Protected Areas Programme team which
operates within the Ecosystems and Livelihoods Group 1 in IUCN’s Asia
Regional Office based in Bangkok and reports directly to the Coordinator of
Regional Protected Areas Programme. IUCN Asia’s Ecosystems and Livelihoods
Group contains a number of Regional Thematic Programmes and aims to
simultaneously improve ecosystem health and human well-being through better
knowledge, capacity and governance. This position is a new role and key
member of the regional thematic programme providing deputizing support to
the Coordinator, RPAP in delivering the technical program of IUCN at the
regional level in Asia.

The purpose of the Regional Protected Areas Programme (RPAP) is to
strengthen capacity for protected areas establishment and management in the
Asia region by enhancing the knowledge, skills and competence of managers,
planners and decision-makers. The approach is to generate, integrate, and
disseminate information and knowledge on the most appropriate responses to
emerging protected areas issues in the region, build capacity among
individuals and institutions to plan and manage protected areas most
effectively in collaboration with all major stakeholders, and to improve
laws, policies and institutions for the conservation and sustainable and
equitable use of protected areas resources. The RPAP places major emphasis
on ensuring protected area practices are integrated within the physical and
the socio-political landscape so that balanced conservation and livelihood
outcomes can be achieved.

*The main responsibilities of this position are;*

The position will focus on supporting implementation of a range of projects
within RPAP’s current project portfolio as well as working with the RPAP
Coordinator to develop new programme opportunities across the Asian Region
within the framework of the results identified within IUCN Asia’s
Intersessional Programme 2009- 2012. Further the position will contribute
toward the strategic growth of the RPAP to improve IUCN’s delivery of
technical support on the protected areas.

More specific duties and responsibilities: 1

   1. Implement and manage selected protected area projects in partnership
   with Governments or other organizations. In particular provide senior
   support to the implementation of the following projects:
      - Enhancing the Quality of Protected Area Data - developing and field
      testing an expert review process to improve data in the World Database on
      Protected Areas in Asia.
      - Protected Areas Master Plan for Thailand – helping Thailand develop
      a more strategic, planned approach to national protected areas.
      - Evaluating and Improving the Management Effectiveness of Thailand’s
      Marine and Coastal Protected Areas - Mangroves for the Future.
      - ASEAN Protected Areas Learning Network pilot in Indonesia – creating
      a community of practice for protected area practioners in Indonesia.
   2. Assist in the development of protected area project concepts and
   proposals (in consultation with the Coordinator RPAP) and negotiate with
   bilateral and multilateral donor agencies for funding.
   3. Deputize the Coordinator, RPAP in managing programmatic aspects of the
   Regional Protected Areas Programme including support to the development of
   the IUCN Global Protected Areas Program and the World Commission on
   Protected Areas (WCPA).
   4. Supporting the Coordinator, RPAP in developing and administering the
   work plans, budgets, internal agreements, contracts, financial resources,
   and project development pipeline of the RPAP and ensure the timely delivery
   of physical and financial progress reports.
   5. Providing protected areas related advice to the Coordinator RPAP and
   other IUCN Asia staff, IUCN members, partners and Commission members
   (notably WCPA), as required.
   6. Supporting the Coordinator, RPAP in building relationships for IUCN
   with key actors in government, donor and civil society sectors including
   representatives of Asian governments, Asian civil society networks,
   international financial institutions, international science organizations,
   and relevant industry groups.
   7. Participating in joint planning, assessment and communication
   activities of ELG.
   8. Representing IUCN as requested in local, national, regional and
   international fora. Qualifications and skills required:



   - At least 5 years relevant professional experience in a protected areas
   related field
   - A degree in a discipline relevant to natural resources and/or protected
   area management. Higher post graduate qualifications would be an asset
   - Ability to analyse and strategically manage complex issues • Proven
   capacity to manage complex projects
   - Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and partners in
   multicultural settings
   - Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision and to deal
   tactfully with sensitive political issues
   - Fluency in English with an excellent command of written English.
   Additional Asian language ability would be an advantage
   - Willingness to undertake frequent travel within Asia and outside
   - Computer literacy
   - Knowledge and work experience in Asia would be an advantage
   - Familiarity with the management procedures of IUCN is an asset

 Duty station: The position will be based in the IUCN Asia Regional Office
in Bangkok, Thailand. The position is for a period of one year with the
possibility of extension. This position is classified as P1 in our
classification system and basic monthly salary of between USD 1,844 and USD
2,305 depending on the years of experience and qualifications of the
candidate with a comprehensive health & life insurance and other benefits.
Interested candidates should send their applications and CV along with the
names of two referees by 11 December 2009 to: Regional Human Resources Unit
IUCN, International Union of Conservation of Nature Asia Regional Office, #
63 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 10110, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +662 662 4029 Ext. 118;
Fax: +662 662 4389; email: asiarecruitment24 at iucnt.org url: http://www.iucn.org