Qureos Mentor

International Union for Conservation of Nature

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Vacancy #: </div><div>7377
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<div><div>Unit: </div><div>Pakistan Programme Coordination Unit
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<div><div>Organisation: </div><div>International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
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<div><div>Location: </div><div>Pakistan Country Office, Islamabad, Pakistan
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<div><div>Reporting to: </div><div>Project Manager, TBTTP
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<div><div>Work percentage: </div><div>100%
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<div><div>Grade: </div><div>P2
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<div><div>Expected start date: </div><div>25 September 2025
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<div><div>Type of contract: </div><div>Fixed-term (9 months with possibility of renewal)
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<div><div>Closing date: </div><div>12 September 2025
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</div></div><div>BACKGROUND
</div><div></div><div><p>IUCN is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organisations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,400 Member organisations including government and state members and the input of more than 17,000 experts in some 160 countries. This diversity and vast expertise makes IUCN the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. The candidate can be placed in Islamabad / Lahore / Multan.
</p></div><div></div><div>JOB DESCRIPTION
</div><div></div><div><p>The Senior Project Officer will work under the overall guidance of the IUCN Country Representative and the Senior Manager, IUCN, ensuring the successful implementation of activities related to developing new projects of Forests and Wildlife, conduct surveys, species assessments, and initiation of the process for development of the Red Data Book. Specific responsibilities include:<br>
1. Oversee and implement all project activities as per the agreement between IUCN and Punjab Wildlife &amp; Parks Department, in accordance with the approved workplan.<br>
2. Prepare project budgets and maintain record of project expenditures in compliance with IUCN&rsquo;s financial policies and donor guidelines.<br>
3. Lead and coordinate the project team, including key experts, consultants, and field staff, to ensure timely delivery of the workplan and high-quality outputs.<br>
4. Maintain close collaboration with government agencies, research institutions, and conservation organizations to effectively implement the project.<br>
5. Develop and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders, including wildlife authorities, academia, communities and NGOs, to enhance data collection, knowledge sharing, and conservation efforts.<br>
6. Ensure timely submission of technical, financial, and progress reports to IUCN for onward submission to donor in accordance with project requirements.<br>
7. Carry out stakeholder engagement, consultations, meetings, workshops and capacity-building sessions on wildlife assessment, surveys and monitoring of the work of consultants/staff.<br>
8. Supervise data collection, field surveys, and species assessments, ensuring the use of standardized methodologies for robust scientific outputs and development of Red Data Book.<br>
9. Ensure compliance with IUCN&rsquo;s and donor policies, including ethical guidelines for biodiversity research and conservation activities.<br>
10. Develop and implement a project communication plan to disseminate key findings and promote awareness of species conservation.<br>
11. Provide technical support to the project staff on surveys, assessments, reporting and data processing for developing Red Data Book.<br>
12. Expand the IUCN program portfolio and develop concepts and proposals for soliciting donor funding
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13. Represent IUCN at various forums including Donors, Government, Private sector and NGO/INGOs etc.<br>
14. Any other task as assigned by the Supervisor.<br>
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B. PROJECT/PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT<br>
1. Contribute to the expansion of IUCN&rsquo;s Forest &amp; wildlife conservation portfolio by designing and implementing new projects aligned with global IUCN goals.<br>
2. Develop funding proposals for complementary initiatives related to species conservation, ecological research, and policy advocacy.<br>
3. Provide technical expertise in assessments, conservation planning, and policy recommendations, supporting IUCN&rsquo;s broader programme.<br>
4. Facilitate cross-programme learning, integrating themes such as ecosystem-based conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable natural resource management.<br>
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C. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES<br>
1. Contribute to IUCN&rsquo;s One Programme Approach, ensuring integration across different conservation initiatives.<br>
2. Strengthen institutional relationships with government agencies, conservation organizations, and IUCN Members to foster collaboration.<br>
3. Represent IUCN in meetings, workshops, and technical forums related to Forest &amp; Biodiversity conservation and species assessments.<br>
4. Support knowledge-sharing efforts by contributing to publications, reports, and policy briefs.<br>
5. Ensure IUCN&rsquo;s branding and conservation messaging are effectively communicated in all project-related activities.<br>
6. Ensure timely and effective communication of project updates within IUCN and externally with partners in consultation with IUCN senior Management.
</p></div><div></div><div>REQUIREMENTS
 </div><div></div><p><div><div><div><div><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Zoology or Forestry having at least 05-06 years of post study experience in wildlife surveys/assessments/conservation etc. M.Phil./Ph.D will be an added advantage</li><br>
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<li>Must Read, Write and Speak English and Urdu. Fluency in local languages of Punjab will have advantage.</li><br>
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<li>Physically fit to travel and hike in mountainous and rough terrains</li>
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</div></div></p><div>SALARY
</div><p>The gross annual salary for this position is between PKR 4'441'287 and PKR 5'551'609. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN's compensation practices without prior notice. The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN.<br>
</p><div>APPLICATIONS
</div><div><p>Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the &quot;Apply&quot; button.</p>
<p>Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.</p>
<p>Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/</p>
</div><p></p><p><b><i>About IUCN</i></b><br>
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<i>IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.</i><br>
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<i>Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world&rsquo;s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.</i><br>
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<i>IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.</i><br>
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<i>Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people&rsquo;s well-being.</i><br>
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<i>www.iucn.org</i><br>
<i>https://twitter.com/IUCN</i></p></div>

Senior Project Officer - Punjab Wildlife Census Project

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