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 Vacancy Announcement

Project Officer, Thailand Programme

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, is seeking a qualified individual to join our Asia Regional Office.

BACKGROUND

This is a local recruitment. Only Thai nationals, individuals with residence status or the appropriate employment visa for Thailand are eligible to apply. The remuneration and benefits package for this position is established with reference to the local labour market and in line with the IUCN conditions of service for Thailand.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES
A Project Officer will play the lead role in delivering "Conserving Habitats for Globally Important Flora and Fauna in Production Landscapes” project. The position will also be responsible for overall project management, ensuring that all deliverables under the project outcomes are achieved.

A Project Officer will manage project activities on a day-to-day operation, monitor the progress of activities implementation according to the time frame, and report back to ONEP and UNDP.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
1. Project Management
1.1. Undertake activities specified in the project proposal and work plan to achieve the project outcomes
1.2. Provide technical support to the project coordinator, project assistants and implementing agencies assigned and agreed by the project
1.3. Closely coordinate and regularly consult with Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) to ensure that the annual/quarterly work plans and corresponding activities carried out are in line with the outcome objectives and targets and progress in the same direction as other pilot sites
1.4. Ensure the budget control of the activities planned in the annual work plan

2. Program planning, assessment and reporting
2.1. Contribute to the production of relevant technical reports and outputs as stipulated in the yearly work plans of the project.
2.2. Contribute to information sharing, lessons learning and documentation of project experiences.

3. Networking, relationship building and communications
3.1 Maintain regular contacts with the Office of Natural resource and Environmental Policy and Plan-ning (ONEP), UNDP, ZPO, and the implementing agencies of the project, with a view to building relationships and day-to-day activities under the project are clearly delivered.
3.2 Serve as the project focal point of communication for "Conserving Habitats for Globally Important Flora and Fauna in Production Landscapes” project and any other ONEP and UNDP's require-ments
3.3 Oversee the implementation agreement between IUCN and Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) , and Bird Conservation Society Thailand (BCST) and serve as the focal point for programmatic col-laboration with UNDP and ZPO more broadly. 
3.4 Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate communications and knowledge management activities to support IUCN Thailand program works.

4. Project implementation
4.1 Provide overall leadership of the "Conserving Habitats for Globally Important Flora and Fauna in Production Landscapes” project:

a) Manage day to day activities in the work plan, including:
- Organizing the monthly/quarterly/scheduled meetings with the project stakeholders based on the work plan;
- Coordinating with ONEP, UNDP and implementing agencies for all matters;
- Preparing and submitting the technical and financial periodic reports required by UNDP;
- Developing the contracts for any consultant required to work on the project deliverables;
- Assisting implementing agencies to deliver the project outputs as committed in the con-tract;
- Monitoring works completed by the implementing agencies and the consultants;
- Arranging payment requests and the transfer of funds to the implementing agencies and consultants;
- Tracking project deliverables against the timelines specified in the work plan;
- Closing projects once completed and preparing final reports and other document require by UNDP;
b) Supervise and support Project coordinator and Project assistants with the preparation of ad-ministrative and financial works 
c) Liaise with the Project Team Leader, donors and partners, and prepare progress reports as required. 
4.2 Oversee and manage the Monitoring "Conserving Habitats for Globally Important Flora and Fauna in Production Landscapes” project 
4.3 Assist the Head of Office (Project Team Leader) with the implementation, coordination, monitoring and administration of other species-related initiatives and activities.

5. Other Duties
5.1 As requested by the Head, Indo-Burma Group, Head of Office, Thailand Program and/or the IUCN Asia Regional Office at national, regional and international events.
5.2 Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by, and mutually agreed with, the line manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least Bachelor’s degree in natural resources and environmental management, environmental studies, development studies, social sciences, and/or related fields
  
  • At least 5 years of professional experience working in environmental and/or species and habitat conservation;
  
  • Strong managerial skill, project formulation, planning and control skills;
  
  • Strong coordination and communication;
  
  • Experience working with government institutions and communities; and
  
  • Able to work collaboratively as a team.
  
  • Good command of written and spoken English is essential

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 31 July 2018

Applicants are requested to apply online through the IUCN HR Management System by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button at:

https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=2844&lang=en

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men.