Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 15:31:04 EST
From: C
Subject: INFOTERRA: Position at IUCN - 2
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IUCN - The World Conservation Union
Founded in 1948, IUCN-The World Conservation Union brings together States,
government agencies and a diverse range of non-governmental organisations in
a unique world partnership; some 933 members in all, spread across 138
countries. IUCN has at present some 930 staff located in 42 countries. The
mission of IUCN 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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from
qualified women and men.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Duty Station: IUCN Regional Office for South America, Quito, Ecuador
(SUR).
Reporting to: Global Programme Director on a day-to-day basis and to the
Director General.
Duration of appointment: Initial contract for three years, renewable.
The Regional Representative for IUCN for South America is the head of the
Regional Office based in Quito, Ecuador. He/she represents the Director
General of IUCN in all the countries of the region and to all governmental,
non-governmental, regional and international organisations located in South
America. He/she is responsible for providing overall strategic guidance to,
and leadership of, the Regional Office, working in close collaboration with
the IUCN regional Councillors and regional and national Committees.
The Regional Representative is responsible for maintaining contacts with the
governments, IUCN Councillors and members in the region, ensuring their
contribution to the development of the programme of IUCN at both global and
regional level. He/she will also be responsible for the future development
of the governmental and non-governmental membership in the region, as well
as of the partnerships in support of the Union's mission.
The Regional Representative is responsible for the management of the
Regional Office and of the specific projects administered by the office.
He/she is also responsible for the general administration of the Regional
Office and for the financial issues that are managed by it.
The responsibilities and functions of the Regional Representative are:
1. To represent IUCN in a way that promotes the mission of the Union
and helps to strengthen its position in the region.
2. To work closely with members, potential members, governments,
members of the Commissions, and other partners at national and regional
level. He/she will work actively to expand the membership in South America.
3. To support the members in the organisation of regional meetings and
other events and to work closely with the regional Councillors.
4. To provide overall strategic guidance and leadership for the work of
the IUCN secretariat in South America.
5. To lead and manage the IUCN Regional Office as a dynamic and
effective team of committed professionals.
6. To maintain close links with the staff of IUCN-HQ, including the
technical staff, so that they can contribute more effectively to the work of
IUCN in the region.
7. To work with the national members' Committees and with the regional
members' Committee to prepare the Triennial Programme and the Annual Work
Programme of the Union in the region, drawing upon the contributions that
members and Commissions produce through these committees.
8. To maintain good relations with the donor community in the region in
order to obtain support for the regional programme of IUCN and the
activities of IUCN members, and promote the incorporation of conservation
principles in development programmes.
9. To develop and maintain relations with the private sector.
10. To oversee effective administration of the activities of the IUCN
Secretariat in the region, including the financial management and accounting
of its activities.
11. To supervise the recruitment of staff for the Regional Office and
for the activities of IUCN in the region.
12. To make the necessary arrangements for the visits to the region, of
the President, the Director General and other IUCN staff.
13. To perform any other work-related tasks that the Director General
might require.
Requirements for the position:
1. Post-graduate studies in a related area.
2. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
3. Broad experience in and proven commitment to conservation and
development issues in Latin America, especially in relation to the
management of programmes and technical projects related to the region.
4. Proven ability to manage programmes related to a range of
environmental themes (green, brown, blue).
5. Awareness of social and economic factors influencing the
environmental bottom line.
6. Proven ability to represent regional interests related to the
Biodiversity and Climate Change Conventions.
7. Knowledge of and experience in transboundary environmental
coordination (e.g. Amazon) and in this context interest in/ understanding of
issues in environmental law.
8. Strong abilities in communication, networking and management, in
order to foster high level institutional relations with government members,
NGO directors and staff of agencies that support development issues.
9. Capacity to facilitate dialogue and negotiation among all sectors
working in the environmental field.
10. Leadership capacity and ability to work with multi-disciplinary
groups and relate with other professionals.
11. Fund-raising abilities.
12. Capacity to analyse and systematise information.
13. Spanish, English and Portuguese fluency.
14. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Initially the incumbent is expected to travel extensively in order to have a
first hand familiarity with the programmes of IUCN's regional membership.
Preference will be given to applicants from the region.
Interested candidates should apply before 15 February 1999 to : Director,
Human Resources Management Division, IUCN-The World Conservation Union, 28
rue Mauverney, 1196 Gland, Switzerland. Fax:++4122 999 03 39
Email - mol@hq.iucn.org
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