Associate Programme Management Officer

Supports implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity programme of work on Article 8(j) and related provisions. The role services intergovernmental processes, develops outreach and partnerships, supports capacity building and assists Parties and indigenous peoples.

Department: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Scientific, Society and Sustainable Futures Division

• Support implementation and management of the programme of work on Article 8(j) and related provisions
• Prepare and service meetings of the Conference of the Parties and subsidiary bodies on indigenous peoples and local communities
• Manage partnership initiatives, parallel events and side events
• Produce and disseminate programme information through publications and web pages
• Advise Parties and Secretariat staff on mainstreaming Article 8(j) and Article 10(c)
• Support fundraising and management of the Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
• Document capacity-building approaches, good practices and lessons on traditional knowledge

• Advanced university degree in indigenous affairs, public policy, environmental law, education or a biodiversity-related area, or first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management, policy development, environmental governance, engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities or related fields
• Experience supporting international programmes, projects or initiatives related to biodiversity, sustainable development, traditional knowledge or related areas
• Experience preparing technical, policy or briefing documents for intergovernmental, governmental or international processes
• Experience organizing and servicing international meetings, workshops, consultations or conferences involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience collecting, analysing and synthesising information from diverse sources for decision-making
• English required
• French required

• Initial appointment is for one year and may be subject to extension
• Renewal is contingent on continued mandate and funding