The International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN is the
world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization.
IUCN operates through regional offices including the Eastern and
Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO).
The above vacancy falls under the regional drylands programme.
The goal of the ESARO drylands program is that “Dryland
landscapes are sustainably managed to protect biodiversity and contribute to
local livelihoods and national economies”.
IUCN will use its influence to encourage and assist societies to
promote good governance and to respect local knowledge to ensure that dryland
ecosystems are sustainably managed.
To protect Drylands Biodiversity, IUCN addresses the underlying
constraints to effective natural resource governance, builds the institutional
capacity for sustainable natural resource management, and supports access to
markets for the products of sustainably managed drylands.
IUCN emphasizes building the capacity of local environment and
development partners, empowering natural resource managers, and enabling them
to influence policy processes that will lead to sustainable investment and
resilient livelihoods
IUCN is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Programme Officer, Drylands
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Local Recruitment
The detailed terms of reference for the above vacancy is
available at: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
Applications:
Applicants are asked to submit their CV in English and a
supporting letter of motivation along with the names and contact details of
three referees, one of whom should be a recent employer by e-mail before 18th
March, 2013: IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office Email:
earohr@iucn.org
IUCN is an Equal Opportunity employer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
