Project Officer

Vacancy #: 7264
Unit: Pakistan Programme Coordination Unit
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Pakistan Country Office, Islamabad, Pakistan
Reporting to: Senior Project Officer - Punjab Wildlife Census Project
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: P1
Expected start date: 05 May 2025
Type of contract: Fixed-term (14 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date: 25 April 2025

BACKGROUND

IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, is a membership-based union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private, and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development, and nature conservation to take place together. The Position is based in Islamabad / Lahore / Multan.

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Project Officer will work under the overall guidance of the IUCN Country Representative, under supervision of the Project Manager, IUCN, and in coordination with Senior Project Officer, ensuring the successful implementation of project activities related to wildlife surveys, species assessments, and initiation of the process for development of the Red Data Book. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide support in implementation of project activities as per the agreement between IUCN and Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department, in alignment with the approved work plan.
• Maintain close liaison with the district level local staff of the Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department to solicit their cooperation and support in implementation of the project.
• Assist in maintaining project budgets and tracking expenditures in compliance with IUCN's financial policies and donor guidelines.
• Coordinate with project staff, including field staff, and consultants to ensure the timely delivery of work plans and quality outputs.
• Maintain close collaboration at District level with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, and conservation organizations, to effectively implement the project.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement, consultations, and organizing workshops on wildlife assessment, surveys, and species monitoring.
• Provide support for data collection, field surveys, and species assessments, ensuring adherence to standardized methodologies for scientific outputs.
• Ensure compliance with IUCN and donor policies, including ethical guidelines for wildlife research and conservation activities.
• Assist in preparing technical, financial, and progress reports for submission to IUCN and donors, in line with project requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a communication plan for disseminating key findings and raising awareness of species conservation.
• Provide technical support to project staff on surveys, assessments, data processing and reporting for the Red Data Book development.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

PROJECT/PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT

• Assist in designing and implementing new wildlife conservation projects aligned with global biodiversity goals.
• Support the development of funding proposals for complementary initiatives, including species conservation, ecological research, and policy advocacy.
• Technically assist biodiversity assessments, conservation planning, and policy recommendations, supporting IUCN's broader program.
• Assist in the facilitation of cross-programme learning, integrating themes such as ecosystem-based conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable natural resource management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to IUCN's One Programme Approach, ensuring integration across different conservation initiatives.
• Assist in strengthening institutional relationships with government agencies, conservation organizations, and IUCN Members.
• Represent IUCN in meetings, workshops, and technical forums related to wildlife conservation and species assessments at District level.
• Support knowledge-sharing by contributing to publications, reports, and policy briefs.
• Ensure IUCN's branding and conservation messaging are effectively communicated in all project-related activities.
• Ensure effective communication of project updates within IUCN and externally with partners, in consultation with IUCN senior management.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Forestry, or a related field with at least 03 - 04 years of experience in wildlife surveys, species assessments, and conservation.
• Proficiency in English and Urdu (Reading, spoken and written) is must. Fluency in local languages of Punjab will be added advantage.
• Ability to work in field conditions and participate in field surveys in rugged, mountainous, or remote terrains.
• Physically fit to travel and undertake fieldwork in challenging conditions.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

SALARY

The gross annual salary for this position is between PKR 2'980'730 and PKR 3'725'912. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN's compensation practices without prior notice. The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN.

APPLICATIONS

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

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world's largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people's well-being.

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