International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is looking for a Programme Officer, Species Conservation Action

Location: Gland, Switzerland (Headquarters)
Grade: P1
Contract type: Max-term (up to 12 months, renewable)
Expected start date: 01 September 2026
Application deadline: 13 July 2026

Background

The role centres on implementing the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP), while also supporting broader species initiatives, project development, and liaison with IUCN programmes, members, commissions, and partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Day-to-day administration of ITHCP grants in line with IUCN and donor procedures
• Liaise with grantees throughout the full project cycle
• Monitor grant implementation through report reviews and field missions
• Lead the collection of grant impact data for the ITHCP monitoring framework
• Support capacity development activities (trainings, workshops, webinars)
• Produce communication outputs on ITHCP impact and lessons learned
• Provide administrative support: contracts, amendments, payments, procurement
• Liaise with the Global Programme Operations Unit on finances and audits
• Contribute to six-monthly technical and financial donor reports
• Support fundraising and partnership development
• Represent IUCN at international events

Requirements

• MSc in biodiversity conservation, ecology, wildlife biology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of professional conservation experience involving on-the-ground activities
• International experience, preferably in Asia-based conservation projects
• Strong project management skills across planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring
• Experience supporting civil society capacity-building
• Administrative, contracting, and procurement experience
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Proficiency in MS Office; spatial mapping tools an asset
• Fundraising and M&E experience considered an advantage
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Willingness to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Salary

Annual gross salary range: CHF 86,330–107,913, subject to social security deductions and pension contributions, before tax. Figures are indicative and may change in line with IUCN compensation practices.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the IUCN HR Management System. Candidates must create an account and submit a profile. No applications will be accepted after the closing deadline (midnight Swiss time, 13 July 2026). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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