IUCN MED Vacancy - Water Management and Governance officer
Expected start date: 01 November 2024
Type of contract: Indefinite
Salary: Minimum gross annual salary EUR 40'480
Location: Málaga, Spain
Minimum degree: MSc in environmental science, water resources management, ecology, or related field
Minimum experience: 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, in the field of water management and conservation
Closing date: 02 October 2024
Job Description
The successful applicant will be involved in developing the water project portfolio at IUCN MED and in implementing water governance and water management projects in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. The water officer will contribute to promoting good water governance, advancing Nature-based Solutions, monitoring and protecting freshwater biodiversity, and advocating for increased investment in freshwater ecosystems in different key sectors such as agriculture, tourism and energy.
Under the direct supervision of the Nature Conservation and Food System manager, the Project officer will support IUCN’s work in the Mediterranean, with a specific focus on:
1.Develop and implement the water related portfolio in the Mediterranean in collaboration with the thematic lines managers at IUCN Med and the main members and stakeholders in the region.
2.Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote good water governance practices and advocate for sustainable water management policies. Link to different economic sectors with an especial focus on agriculture.
3.Facilitate the uptake and implementation of IUCN knowledge products and Standards into water projects and ecosystems.
4.Oversee and strategically guide monitoring and assessment activities on freshwater biodiversity.
5.Contribute to the development and implementation of projects related to sustainable agriculture practices, promoting integrated approaches to land and water management, and fostering synergies between water conservation and agricultural sustainability initiatives.
6.Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant organizations, government agencies, and local communities to enhance water conservation efforts.
7.Participate in fundraising efforts and identify opportunities with regional and international donors and organisations to increase investment in freshwater ecosystem conservation projects in the Mediterranean.
8.Organize capacity building activities for IUCN members and partners from administration and civil society organisations working on freshwater ecosystems conservation projects.
9.Other Support to the implementation of the Mediterranean Programme (estimated dedication 10-20%).
Contact information | n/a |
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News type | Vacancies |
File link |
https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=11063 |
File link local | IUCN MED Vacancy Details.pdf (PDF, 160 Kb) |
Source of information | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) |
Keyword(s) | Vacancy, Mediterranean Cooperation, Water Management, Water Governance |
Subject(s) | AGRICULTURE , FINANCE-ECONOMY , NATURAL MEDIUM , POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT |
Geographical coverage | Espagne, |
News date | 05/09/2024 |
Working language(s) | FRENCH , ENGLISH |