Careers at IUCN · International Union for Conservation of Nature
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature is a global membership union that brings together governments, civil society, Indigenous peoples’ organizations, scientists, and experts to conserve nature and promote equitable, sustainable use of natural resources.
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Central Highlands Field Officer
Project Officer, Protected and Conserved Areas
Project Officer, Marine Conservation
Project Assistant – Data Entry Operator
Project Assistant, SLCRI
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Programme Implementation and Outreach Associate
Project Officer, Stakeholder Engagement
Project Officer, Species and Ecosystems
Senior Programme Officer, Coastal and Marine Management
Finance Associate
Project Officer, Plastic & Waste Management
Finance Associate
Project Assistant
Director – Global Information Systems Group
Biodiversity, Protected Area Management and Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
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IUCN work spans biodiversity, climate, protected areas, oceans, nature finance, standards, policy, monitoring, grants, partnerships, communications, and program delivery. Strong applications explain the ecological issue, community or institutional context, evidence base, and practical result.
IUCN is headquartered in Gland and works through regional, country, and thematic programs. The vacancy determines the actual duty station and contract conditions.
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What is IUCN’s role?+
IUCN is a membership union that convenes governments, civil society, Indigenous peoples’ organizations, scientists, and experts around conservation standards, knowledge, policy, and programs.
Are IUCN roles only scientific?+
No. It also recruits professionals in policy, finance, partnerships, grants, monitoring, communications, operations, and program management.
What should applicants emphasize?+
Match conservation, climate, policy, financing, community, or delivery evidence to the vacancy, including the tangible institutional or environmental outcome.
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