Programme Associate, B4RL

Overview

Programme Associate, B4RL Jobs in Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh at IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law

Title: Programme Associate, B4RL

Company: IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law

Location: Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Major Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Country Representative, under the direct supervision of Programme Manager, Species and Habitats and functional supervision of the Programme Officer-Water and Wetlands, the Programme Associate will be responsible for implementing the project activities and project development, especially in the light of the Partnership Agreement between donors and IUCN.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Country Representative, and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Species and Habitats, and the functional supervision of the Programme Officer-Water and Wetlands, the Programme Associate will undertake the following specific responsibilities:

• Maintain effective coordination and communication with consortium partners, attend regular meetings, and provide technical assistance in line with the partnership agreement.
• Assist in preparing land-use zoning proposals in coordination with CNRS.
• Provide support in drafting policy briefs on OECM, NbS, and related topics.
• Assist in developing NbS Policy, Strategy, and SoPs/guidelines.
• Help organize sharing and validation workshops, including preparation of meeting minutes and reports.
• Support coordination for OECM policy development, guidelines, and SoP activities.
• Assist in organizing OECM validation workshops and documentation.
• Support planning, field coordination, and monitoring for mangrove and wetland restoration activities.
• Assist in arranging stakeholder dialogues on political economy methodology.
• Support preparation of potential OECM site lists, data collection, and field documentation.
• Assist in organizing public hearings and stakeholder consultations.
• Support field coordination related to the OECM declaration process.
• Provide support in organizing NbS training sessions for government officials.
• Assist in issue-based national advocacy events related to OECM.
• Assist in engaging consultants for various studies and assessments, support them in field-level data collection, data sorting, and community engagement, and review the submitted reports by the consultants.
• Assist the M&E Focal Point and the Project Manager with indicator tracking, data collection and analysis, quality assurance, and timely reporting following M&E framework of the project.
• Support the organization of ToT sessions for project staff on NbS monitoring and integration.
• Assist in organizing different project events with people of concern and other stakeholders (e.g. discussions, meetings, workshops, training sessions, knowledge sharing events, and promotional opportunities for the project) in project sites and other part of the country.
• Lead the preparation of project documents and reports, including donor reports, event reports, case studies, fact sheets, and web stories, following donor and partner reporting guidelines and timelines, ensuring the timely submission of high-quality outputs.
• Ensure that IUCN’s, donor and partners policies and mandates as outlined in the signed contract is duly complied with in all project activities; and
• Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the Programme Manager-Species and Habitat or Country Representative of IUCN Bangladesh, from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education With 4-6 years’ experience in relevant field; some managerial skills preferred. Master's degree in Forestry/ Environment Science/ Zoology/ Wildlife Biology/ Marine or other related fields from a reputed University or institution with a strong academic track record. Bachelor’s degree with additional two (02) years of experience demonstrating strong relevant skills will be considered.
• Experience and Training
• At least five (05) years' professional experience relevant to the assignment as defined in the terms of reference.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and responsibility for assigned tasks, and to provide basic guidance or support to peers or field assistants when required, under supervision
• Hands-on experience in field activities and data collection, record keeping, logistical arrangements, project implementation support, and coordination for political economy studies on NbS-based climate change adaptation.
• Basic understanding of NbS, OECM, biodiversity conservation, and restoration concepts.
• Familiarity with organisational procedures, documentation, and routine reporting processes.
• Basic computer literacy, with working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and support day-to-day operational tasks.
• Willingness to work in both office and field settings, as and when required.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team, following guidance and contributing positively to shared objectives.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Good skills in community engagement, meeting coordination, and field mobilisation.
• Knowledge of advocacy tools and techniques is an advantage.
• Other Competencies
• Ability to proactively learn (coachability), observe, and adapt in line with project objectives and evolving communication needs.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Good time management, task prioritisation, and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to think on feet with strong work ethics and a cooperative mindset.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills, particularly in dynamic project environments.
• Language Skills
• Good presentation, writing and spoken communication skills in English and Bangla are essential. APPLICATIONS

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