IUCN is looking for a Senior Programme Officer – Finance and Nature (P2)

Location: Gland, Switzerland (IUCN Headquarters)
Department: Business and Nature
Grade: P2
Contract type: Max-term (up to 24 months, renewable)
Work rate: 100%
Reports to: Director, Business and Nature Team
Expected start date: 1 September 2026
Closing date: 5 July 2026
Salary: Gross annual salary between CHF 100,355 and CHF 125,444, subject to social security and pension deductions, before tax.

Role Overview

The role provides technical and scientific leadership for developing and promoting IUCN's approach to delivering Rapid High-Integrity Nature-positive Outcomes (IUCN RHINO), with particular focus on the financial and insurance sectors. The officer also evaluates biodiversity credit schemes to verify they produce credible, measurable outcomes aligned with IUCN programme targets.

Main Responsibilities

Portfolio Technical Development

• Lead the development and adoption of IUCN RHINO, especially via the Investor Impact Track.
• Evaluate emerging credit frameworks (e.g. IAPB, BCA) and ensure alignment with IUCN metrics and standards.
• Develop private sector proposals leveraging IUCN tools for Nature Positive outcomes.
• Support work on relevant IUCN Resolutions, including those addressing biodiversity credits and offsets.
• Promote IUCN tools: RHINO, STAR metrics, NbS Standard, and IBAT.

Project Management

• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to private sector partners.
• Ensure timely project delivery in line with annual workplans.
• Coordinate across IUCN teams on joint implementation.
• Supervise consultants for effective delivery and standards compliance.

Capacity Building & Communications

• Promote knowledge sharing through events and communications.
• Develop training programmes for private sector adoption of IUCN tools (with the IUCN Academy).
• Represent IUCN at relevant conferences and platforms.
• Build partnerships and support fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Sustainability Management, Sustainable Finance, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years overall, with at least 5 years in industry (e.g. finance) or consulting in a biodiversity-related role.
• Specialist knowledge: Extensive experience with biodiversity credits and offsets, including the strengths and weaknesses of credit platforms and mechanisms.
• Technical tools: Understanding of IUCN standards including RHINO, STAR metrics, and IBAT or equivalent scientifically reputable tools.
• Finance / disclosure landscape: Practical experience with frameworks such as TNFD, CSRD, ESRS, SBTN, GRI, EUDR, ESG, and sustainable finance principles.

How to Apply

Apply via the IUCN HR portal. Closing date: 5 July 2026.

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