Vacancy 7498 Unit India Programme Coordination Organisation International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN Location India Country Office New Delhi India Reporting to Programme Manager Work percentage 100 Grade A3 Expected start date 16 March 2026 Type of contract Fixed-term up to 12 months with possibility of renewal Closing date 08 February 2026 BACKGROUND IUCN as a consortium partner under the GIZ-funded project to Restore Conserve and Protect Forest and Tree Cover for NDC Implementation in India RECAP4NDC has embarked on an initiative focused on FLR The project s implementation will span across four states Maharashtra Gujarat Uttarakhand and Delhi NCR Among other objectives the project will strive to implement the FLR activities spread across 150000 ha IUCN aims to initiate design and execute forest landscape restoration FLR initiatives in selected areas ensuring ecological socio-economic governance and climate-related benefits are distributed to stakeholders The project has specific objectives including identifying model sites for FLR approaches creating Detailed Project Reports DPR for 12 model sites and operational plans for 6 pilot sites through participatory processes implementing FLR measures for restoring degraded and deforested areas formulating Environmental and Social Management Plans ESMPs for each model site providing capacity-building support for stakeholders involved in FLR planning and implementation and documenting lessons learned from FLR initiatives JOB DESCRIPTION MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The position will support the Senior Programme Officer and Programme Manager in the implementation of the project Restore Conserve and Protect Forest and Tree Cover for NDC Implementation in India RECAP4NDC in Delhi NCR and also support in developing new engagements under the FLR theme Overall responsibilities of the position 1 Manage coordinate and monitor all project activities in the state as outlined in the agreement between donor and IUCN and subsequent revisions agreed upon by donor and IUCN 2 Work in close coordination with the consultants and partner NGOs in the state and provide necessary information support for the implementation of the project 3 Develop the quarterly yearly and special reports on ongoing activities in the state 4 Develop and align self workplan with project activities 5 Engage with various stakeholders such as state forest department and other line departments partner NGOs local institutions communities etc in the course of implementation of the project in the state 6 Liaison with other consortium partners GIZ FSI TERI ICIMOD ICFRE for smooth execution of the project in the state SPECIFIC DUTIES 7 Lead the implementation of the project in the state Delhi NCR with support from and in close collaboration with other members of FLR team based in Current Delhi and other states 8 Work closely with consultants partner NGOs to ensure effective implementation of project activities on the ground 9 Monitor the progress of consultants partner NGOs and ensure timely outputs from them 10 Ensure that the activities on the ground are carried out within the estimated and approved budgets 11 Identify appropriate stakeholders for the project implementation 12 Conduct literature review on various ecological socio-economic governance and climate-related aspects related to the project planning and implementation in the state 13 Conduct and monitor on-site meetings surveys with project stakeholders on various aspects such as baseline data risks conflict potential etc for the implementation of the project in the state 14 Develop necessary questionnaire for the surveys meetings 15 Help organize and develop necessary materials for project related events 16 Gather the necessary information such as data maps shapefiles reference reports development plans from project stakeholders 17 Coordinate field activities and support in development of Detailed Project Reports DPR and operational plans for implementing FLR measures on the ground Ensure that these plans are aligned with state priorities and integrate national and international commitments 18 Coordinate and assist the consultant s towards formulation of Environmental and Social Management Plans ESMPs for model sites 19 Provide regular updates from the field 20 Prepare quarterly state level progress report 21 Coordinate and support field visits meetings and assist with logistics as needed 22 Ensure that documentation for each component within the state is appropriately maintained and digitized 23 Present progress and findings of the project at any scheduled internal external meetings as required 24 Perform any other duties as requested by the line manager Please Note The above TOR contains the main responsibilities and duties of this position However in an ever evolving organisation such as IUCN staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular TOR Where any task becomes a regular part of staff member s responsibilities the TOR should be changed in consultation between the manager the staff member and the HR Unit Any one of the three may initiate the consultation REQUIREMENTS - Formal Academic Education Master s degree in environment management natural resource management sustainability in forest management Training Experience Three-Five years of experience in forestry related project is required Excellent presentation writing and spoken communication skills Experience in field programme project operations liaising with state and national government Experience of working in Delhi NCR willing to travel frequently to field areas Language skills English Hindi Speaking Writing Reading SALARY The minimum gross annual salary for this position is INR 1 060 505 While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date changes may occur as per IUCN s compensation practices without prior notice The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN 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 Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website https www iucn org involved jobs 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 www iucn org https twitter com IUCN

📌 State Project Associate, Delhi Ncr (New Delhi)
🏢 International Union for Conservation of Nature
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