Junior Professional - Gland, Schweiz - International Union for Conservation of Nature
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Junior Professional - Technical Support (Asia and Oceania):
Vacancy #:
6655
Unit:
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
Organisation:
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar)
Location:
Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands, Gland, Switzerland
Reporting to:
Senior Regional Advisor for Asia/Oceania
Work percentage:
100%
Grade:
YP
Expected start date:
01 March 2024
Type of contract:
Max-term (12 months)
Closing date:
07 January 202- BACKGROUND
- The Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty, which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It was the first of the modern global multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and remains the only MEA dedicated to the conservation of a specific critical ecosystem. Wetlands are among the most diverse and productive ecosystems. They provide essential services and supply all our fresh water. However, they continue to be degraded and converted to other uses.
- The Secretariat of the Convention has its headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, where the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) provides legal status and related administrative services for the Secretariat support contracting Parties in the implementation of the Convention.
- This Junior Professional position supports the implementation of the Convention through working in a collaborative, wholeofSecretariat work style.
- understanding how international legal instruments support conservation and sustainable use of natural and human-made ecosystems;
- exposure to national authorities, diplomats, scientific experts and practitioners focusing on the development and implementation of international and national policies;
- Experience of working in the context of a small international team supporting 172 countries that are Contracting Parties to the Convention.
A Junior Professional position (YP), aimed at offering initial professional exposure within an international context, is designed for young professionals (up to 35 years old) with a Bachelor's degree or higher and a work history ranging from 6 months to 3 years.
- Evaluate data sheets ("Ramsar Information Sheets") and prepare related documentation to accompany the designation process of Wetlands of International Importance (also known as "Ramsar Sites") and their updates;
- Provide support to Contracting Parties to enter data in RSIS (Ramsar Sites Information Service) database for new designations and updates.
Ramsar Site Conservation and protection- Assist in addressing conservation and sustainable use issues of individual wetland sites primarily in the applicable region(s) of the Convention and in particular assist with the procedure concerning adverse changes in the ecological character of Ramsar Sites (Art 3.
- Promote use of the mechanisms for conservation and sustainable use of wetlands that have been developed under the Convention, especially the technical guidelines related to the work on Ramsar Information Sheets, and the development of management tools.
- Contribute to the preparation of regional meetings, annual meetings of the Standing Committee and the triennial Conference of the Contracting Parties.
Policy processes- Compile, analyse and draft information on technical and policy issues related to wetland conservation and sustainable use, in the context of the approved Workplan of the Secretariat, which refers to the 4th Strategic Plan, the work plan of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) and decisions taken by the Governing Bodies of the Convention (documents available on the Convention Web site).
- Ensure project reports are completed and meet grant requirements.
- REQUIREMENTS
- Professional experience in the Asia or Oceania regions is required.
- Ability to work in English is essential for this pos
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