Technical Officer

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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.

Ihre Aufgaben

The IUCN Lao PDR Country Programme facilitates International and Local Civil Society Organizations to access international funds to implement a various of activities for conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable natural resource management by strengthening civil society in the Lao PDR.

The Technical Officer will coordinate the following Projects:

This is a local recruitment; only Lao nationals may apply. The remuneration and benefits package for this position is established with reference to the local labour market and in line with the IUCN Policies., Based at IUCN Office in Lao PDR, the Technical Officer, under the guidance of Head of Office and Senior Programme Officer, Species/Programme Coordinator will provide technical inputs, coordinate, and implement project activities and reporting in accordance with yearly workplans. The position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1 Project Coordination and Delivery: 1.1 Provide technical input and coordinate project implementation in line with prepared work plans and budgets. 1.2 Work closely with grantees, National Advisory Committee (NAC) members, and government partners institutions, as well with external consultants as required to implement project activities. 1.3 Document and maintain records of all grantees and stakeholder engagement activities. 1.4 Provide implementation support to project partners where required. 1.5 Identify and develop opportunities for partnerships with local stakeholders to meet project outcomes. 1.6 Facilitate and assist visits by donors, government officials and consultants as needed. 1.7 Organize and lead meetings with local project partners and stakeholders. 1.8 Ensure that lessons learnt in relevant projects are documented and internalized in the current and future work of the projects and IUCN Lao PDR. 1.9 Ensure strong links between communications/knowledge management and programme coordination and delivery. 1.10 As necessary, act as a primary representative of IUCN Lao PDR for identified projects. 1.11 Translating project outputs from English to Lao and vice versa as required.

2 Project Planning, Monitoring and Reporting 2.1 Prepare project work plans and budgets for project activities 2.2 Manage project funds for activities as required and taking responsibility for expenditures of project funds and reporting field expenditures. 2.3 Prepare progress reports, and coordinate with the relevant finance units to prepare financial reports for internal and external audiences.

3 Capacity Development

3.1 Identify needs for technical support and recommend to the Head of Office on how these may be met. 3.2 Undertake specific capacity building measures and exercises (training, mentoring, facilitating) as necessary.

4 Other Duties

Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by, and mutually agreed with, the line manager.

Ihr Profil

• Bachelor's degree or higher in conservation biology, natural resources management, environmental sciences, forestry, international development or a relevant field.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in coordinating and implementing international development projects in partnership with the Government of Lao PDR.

• Familiarity with grant making processes.

• Competence in inclusive approaches to stakeholder engagement.

• Understanding of the institutional and governance structures of Lao PDR.

• Capable of drafting technical reports and communication materials.

• Adept at monitoring and evaluating activities.

• Willing and able to undertake extended periods of field-based activities.

• Fluent in English and Lao.

• Proficient in using computer software applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and email. APPLICATIONS

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