Programme Implementation and Outreach Associate

Supports implementation, outreach and visibility for IUCN’s global forest, grassland and dryland portfolio. The associate develops communications and knowledge products, coordinates events and project activities, and strengthens engagement with governments, members, partners, donors and communities.

• Advance engagement with the Rio Conventions through outreach, stakeholder dialogue and strategic coordination
• Maintain project websites, knowledge repositories, social-media channels and project databases
• Coordinate virtual and in-person events and webinars with internal and external partners
• Develop briefs, infographics, presentations and social-media materials for varied audiences
• Research and write communications assets for the Forest and Grasslands Team portfolio
• Plan visibility and distribute materials highlighting project milestones and success stories
• Support project coordination with country and regional teams, particularly for stakeholder engagement
• Maintain partnerships with governments, members, country offices and project partners

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, natural resources management, forestry, conservation sciences, sustainable development, environmental policy or a related field
• At least one year of relevant experience in conservation, science communication or project coordination
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and technical issues through articles, blogs, reports or briefs
• Experience with Canva, InDesign or comparable graphic-design software
• Experience managing social media or webpages and organising in-person or virtual events
• Proficiency in English
• Legal authorisation to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Based in Washington, D.C., or willing to relocate without relocation assistance

• Science Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Content Development
• Social Media Management
• Event Coordination
• Knowledge Management
• Project Coordination
• Strategic Outreach
• Partnership Development
• Scientific Writing
• Web Content Management
• Research and Analysis

• Canva
• Adobe InDesign

• Fixed-term contract for up to eighteen months with possible renewal
• Full-time position with a 100% work percentage
• Reports to the Head of the Forest and Grasslands Team
• Relocation assistance is not provided
• Applications close at midnight Swiss time