JOB DESCRIPTION
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of invasive alien species (IAS) projects, and in collaborating with the IUCN Species Survival Commission Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) in their delivery of data and knowledge.
This will primarily include contributing towards, and in some cases coordinating, the production of scientific and technical deliverables in relation to IUCN’s contract with the EC for the implementation of the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation 1143/2014. The position will also be responsible for reviewing proposals submitted to the IUCN European IAS Rapid Response Fund and for monitoring the results of funded projects.
The position will also have responsibility for other invasive alien species activities, such as supporting the development and implementation of national and global policies on IAS, the development of funding proposals and supporting additional projects as they arise.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Coordination and support on task delivery in relation to IUCN’s contract with the EC Support the implementation of the EU Regulation 1143/2014 on Invasive Alien Species.
•Coordinate the production of technical and scientific documents, including analysing and summarising large amounts of data
•Establish and manage communications with sub-contractors and other external experts in order to produce the tasks/deliverables requested by the EC
•Lead the organisation of workshops (online and/or in person), as required
•Represent IUCN at meetings with the EC, and other stakeholders (e.g. at conferences, workshops) and be responsible for note taking, if required
•Support, or lead on, any other task activities required in order for IUCN to produce the deliverables requested by the EC
Support the implementation of the IUCN European IAS Rapid Response Fund.
•Undertake the review of proposals submitted to the fund
•Support the monitoring of funded projects
•Support in communication s, capacity building and other activities as required
Other responsibilities related to the work developed by the IAS team.
•Support the development and implementation of an IUCN Union-wide invasive alien species strategy
•Support the development of funding proposals, including through engagement with IUCN Regions
•Support the implementation of other projects (e.g. on the development of national IAS strategies) by leading on the delivery of specific project tasks or components
•Support IUCN secretariat role in the implementation of the Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa
•Support the production of technical reports and scientific papers as required
•Search for and identify funding opportunities and support the development of proposals
•Support engagement with IUCN Regional Offices or knowledge products to identify, develop and implement invasive species projects
•Support activities of the IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG), in particular in relation to GISD and GRIIS
•Support IUCN policy work on IAS, such as on the Convention on Biological Diversity & the UN 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development
•Keep IUCN’s webpage on IAS up-to-date
•Represent IUCN at meetings and conferences, and report back on these meetings
•Support all other aspects of IUCN’s work on invasive species, in general, as required REQUIREMENTS • Education
A higher degree (MSc or PhD) in conservation biology, invasion ecology, or related field.
• Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience on invasive alien species.
Proven experience in the coordination of project deliverables, such as technical and scientific reports, ideally on invasive alien species with relevance to the EU IAS Regulation.
Proven experience of managing sub-contractors and coordinating technical and scientific inputs from external experts.
Proven experience in organising events and/or workshops with a considerable number of participants (> 30).
• Skills/knowledge
Excellent knowledge of invasive alien species and their impacts to biodiversity.
* Excellent knowledge of the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation 1143/2014.
* Good knowledge of the IUCN EICAT Standard.
* Excellent editing and writing skills in English.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* High proficiency in the use of computer software, particularly MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams. Data analysis skills using R or similar software are an advantage.
• Competencies/Behaviours
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to deliver quality products within agreed tight deadlines.
Excellent organisational skills, with a strong ability to communicate both informally and formally.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to travel and work flexibility, if required.
• Languages
Excellent written and spoken English.
• Supervisory responsibilities
Potential line management of MPhil student placements, and PhD secondments on occasion.
Management of sub-contractors, supervision of project implementing partners.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.