Agricultural Conservation Specialist

About the Job

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Young Professional to support the implementation of its Forest and Agricultural Systems Team (FAST) program.

The FAST program focuses on Indigenous People's engagement, private sector engagement, including producers and their organizations, agribusinesses, corporates, and financial institutions to motivate and implement place-based forest & landscape restoration, sustainable land management, and regenerative agriculture around the world.

As a Young Professional, you will provide technical and administrative support to regional and global Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (FFPOs), contribute to the overall implementation of the project, and support the team with private sector engagement.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with other team members involved in the FFF project, taking minutes as needed.
• Prepare IUCN inputs for Steering Committee, Donor Support Group, and Annual Retreat meetings.
• Provide IUCN inputs for all FFF reports and new concept development, in close collaboration with the Senior Programme Coordinator.
• Coordinate IUCN feedback from regional and global organizations on FFF impact evaluation.
• Support the organization of online events of the FFF, including global convening meetings, bringing together FFF stakeholders virtually.
• Explore membership of FOs to IUCN and link with membership focal points.
• Maintain communication with farmers' unions and Indigenous Peoples Organizations to support communications and advocacy campaigns around key international events.
• Support and facilitate farmers and indigenous peoples representatives' presence at key policy dialogues.
• Develop web stories, social media posts, and other communication material with the support of the line manager and communication officer.
• Support the Senior Programme Coordinator in building partnerships with the private sector.