Young Professional Forest and Farm Facility

The primary purpose of the assignment is to work closely with regional and global Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (FFPOs), providing both technical and administrative support, and contributing to the overall implementation of the project. However, the YP will also support the team with private sector engagement.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities:

Forest and Farm Facility Management Inputs:

• Attend meetings with other team members involved in the FFF project, taking minutes, as needed
• Preparation of IUCN inputs for Steering Committee, Donor Support Group, and Annual Retreat meetings
• Provide IUCN inputs for all FFF reports (e.g. progress, annual and final) and for new concept development, in close collaboration with the Senior Programme Coordinator
• Coordinate IUCN feedback from regional and global organizations on FFF impact evaluation
• Support the organization of online events of the FFF including global convening meetings, bringing together FFF stakeholders virtually
• Explore membership of FOs to IUCN and link with membership focal points

Technical support to regional and global forest and farm producer organizations (FFPOs):

• Monitor the end dates of Letters of Agreement (LoAs) and initiate the reporting processes by requesting FFPOs’ reports at required times.
• Review interim and final technical and financial reports, ensuring they meet FAO requirements, are in the correct format, and include necessary FAO forms. Provide feedback and request adjustments as needed.
• Support amendments to existing LoAs and the creation of new LoAs as required.
• Directly coordinate with FFPOs on the drafting of activities for new LoAs.
• Directly coordinate with FFPOs to address questions regarding reporting and LoAs, and follow up on deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between FFPOs and other projects within the Food and Agricultural team’s portfolio, and other relevant IUCN projects.
• Languages of the LOAs will be in English French and Spanish.

Communications:

• Liaise with farmers’ unions and Indigenous Peoples Organizations to support communications and advocacy campaigns around key international events (e.g. COPs, World Conservation Congress, etc.)
• Support and facilitate farmers and indigenous peoples representatives presence at key policy dialogues (development of a calendar and data repository of potential speakers, organize logistics of attendance between organizers and participants, summary and analysis of discussions during the events)
• Provide technical and logistical support (such as assistance with the development of session concept notes and liaising on logistical aspects) to side events being organized at key international events. Support will not require travel to these locations.
• Develop web stories, social media posts and other communication material with the support of the line manager and communication officer.

Private Sector Engagement:

• Support the Senior Programme Coordinator in building partnerships with the private sector. This could include doing research, organizing and following-up on meetings, preparing and disseminating minutes, preparing inputs to concepts, due-diligence processes, partnership agreements, etc.

Requirements:

• A YP, also called Young Professional, is in place to provide a first professional experience in an international setting for young professionals (up to 35 years old) holding a Bachelor’s Degree.
• IUCN will ask for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 3 years of experience for this type of contract.
• IUCN is committed to providing all YPs with a quality experience that involves meaningful work and activities with the opportunity to learn and gain practical work experience in an international setting.
• YPs will be provided with clearly defined Terms of Reference (TORs). They will be adequately supervised by a suitable identified Senior Unit/Programme/Group staff member, who will monitor their progress, ensure that they contribute effectively and resolve any concerns they may have throughout their assignment with IUCN.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Degree in Agriculture, Communications, Economics, Environment or any other relevant field.
• Between 6 months and 3 years of relevant experience after obtaining their Bachelor’s Degree
• Be under 35 years of age at the moment they apply for the Young Professional position;
• Be fluent in one of the three IUCN languages (English, Spanish and French).

Source: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=11123&lang=en