Vacancy #: 7228 Unit: West Asia - Membership Constituency Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: Regional Office for West Asia, Amman, Jordan Reporting to: Membership & Regional Director Office Manager Work percentage: 100% Grade: - Expected start date: 10 April 2025 Type of contract: Fixed-term (2 months) Closing date: 27 March 2025

BACKGROUND

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

IUCN ROWA is participating in the upcoming congress exhibition with a large pavilion and requires additional support to ensure the smooth planning and execution of the pavilion setup. The intern will assist in various preparatory tasks, coordination, and logistical arrangements to facilitate a successful event.

SPECIFIC TASKS

Assist in organizing IUCN ROWA pavilion logistics, including space layout, setup, and coordination with vendors.
Support communication with internal and external stakeholders, including speakers, and service providers.
Help prepare materials, banners, and promotional content for the pavilion.
Coordinate schedules and assist in managing event timelines.
Assist in resolving any on-site challenges in sessions timeline.
Perform other related tasks as required to ensure a successful pavilion setup

Other Responsibilities:

Perform and participate in any other tasks that may be assigned by the Line Manager or Regional Director.
Cover the reception desk when required

Requirements:

Undergraduate university programme, enrolled in a graduate university programme and not have graduated or in a “gap year” between studies
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
Proficient use of MS office (Word, Excel) and IUCN systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Others:

Performing any other duties as requested by the line manager

The above job description contains the main duties and responsibilities for this position. However, in a relatively small organization such as IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description. Where any task becomes a regular part of an employee's responsibilities, the job description will be changed in consultation with the employee and the Human Resources Management Group.

Requirements

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.

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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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