Project Officer

UNEP-WCMC is a not-for-profit organisation devoted to promoting, for public benefit, the conservation, protection, enhancement and support of nature and natural resources worldwide. This position will provide writing synthesis and communication outreach to one of its capacity development, science and development projects: The Development Corridors Partnership (DCP) - funded by the Global Challenges Research Programme of the UK Government. 

DCP is working on the impacts of development corridors in Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) and has partners in UK Universities’ and China working in collaborating with NGOs and Universities in Africa.

We are seeking a Project Officer to support the work of the Project Management Team in the final year of the project to bring together and synthesise the work done by the project, and work with the projects communications officer to maximise the outreach and legacy of the project.  We regard this as an important part of delivering impact related to the design, planning, implementation and monitoring of development corridors in Africa and around the world.

WCMC attaches great importance to addressing safeguarding and ethical considerations in all activities carried out by its staff, including where partner organisations or individuals are part of the delivery of our work. This includes children and vulnerable adults in the community who may be vulnerable to abuse. WCMC act with integrity, are transparent and expect applicants to share the same values.

We will provide you with the challenge of leading a high-profile conservation initiative, where your work really makes a difference to the field of conservation in an area aligned to our strategic aims and broader global initiatives. In addition to training and development opportunities, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous pension contributions.

WCMC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity; religion; faith or belief.

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging post where you can impress us with your scientific writing and communication and outreach skills, we want to hear from you. Please complete our application form and send it together with your CV and a short covering letter through the link below by 10th January 2021.  UNEP-WCMC is an equal opportunities employer.  This is not a UN post. Applicants must be able to evidence the right to work in the UK.

The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is a global Centre of excellence on biodiversity. The Centre operates as a collaboration between UN Environment Programme and the UK registered charity WCMC. Together, we are confronting the global crisis facing nature. We do this through our unique position ensuring science, knowledge and insights shape global and national policy, and by collaborating with partners around the world to build capacity and create innovative solutions to environmental challenges. We use our position as respected custodians of powerful and trusted environmental data to create positive impact for people and nature.

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