Job highlights

- . Masters degree in Forestry,Agriculture,Environmental Science,Natural Resource Management,or other closely related fields
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management,conservation,and development
- Experience in field programme / project operations,liaising with government,national,and international organizations,and development partners
- Manage and supervise all project activities as outlined in the agreement between donor and IUCN.
- Develop and manage networks, collaborations, and partnerships with organizations, individuals, and stakeholders.
- Ensure timely submission of work plans, budgets, internal agreements, contracts, and progress reports.
- Guide project team members to monitor performance and track progress on issues.
- Implement the project communications plan in line with IUCN policies and guidelines.
- Contribute actively to the growth of IUCN by designing and implementing projects under thematic areas.
- Provide technical inputs into IUCN integrated programme planning and other thematic programmes through technical inputs into project proposals, implementation, workshops, publications, and papers.
- Cross-programme learning on integrating environment, disaster management, food security, climate change, and sustainable livelihoods approaches along with mainstreaming of gender issues.
- Support the institutionalization of relationships with members, partners, and other organizations of IUCN India.
- Serve as a focal point in the India Office for interaction related to IUCN's thematic areas, programme areas, and Commissions.
- Support the organizational restructuring and systems development needed to manage a growing program.
- Ensure IUCN's brand and image are properly presented and maintained in all activities, forums,



and areas while developing and managing the country program.
- Develop and manage networks, attend meetings and workshops related to the Country Programme, and regularly interact with ministries, local government, IUCN Members, IUCN Commissions, non-government agencies, development agencies, peers, scientists, and grassroots stakeholders to advise, plan, and design collaborative or interactive projects.
- Communicate relevant information laterally, vertically, and externally as appropriate.
- Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the Program Manager of IUCN India from time to time.

Job Requirements
- Master's degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or other closely related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, conservation, and development.
- Excellent presentation, writing, and spoken communication skills in English.
- Experience in field programme/project operations, liaising with government, national, and international organizations, and development partners.
- Experience in ground-level ecosystem restoration initiatives is desirable.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, and indigenous peoples' organizations.
- Solid understanding of conservation principles, sustainable development, and environmental management.
- Project management experience associated with addressing ecological and biodiversity concerns and livelihood improvements.
- Experience in preparing proposals for funding, monitoring budgets, and preparing financial reports in donor-specific formats.
- International experience will be an added advantage; work experience in more than one location or area of work is a plus.

📌 Senior Programme Officer (New Delhi)
🏢 International Union for Conservation of Nature
📍 New Delhi