{"id":2172,"date":"2025-08-21T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/programme-assistant-nrm-at-iucn\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T00:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T00:50:36","slug":"programme-assistant-nrm-at-iucn","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2172","title":{"rendered":"Programme Assistant \u2013 NRM at IUCN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Programme Assistant \u2013 NRM, Iringa,TZ
\nVacancy #: 7369
\nUnit: ESARO Tanzania Programme
\nOrganisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
\nLocation: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
\nReporting to: Programme Officer, Natural Resources Management (NRM), Iringa, TZ
\nWork percentage: 100%
\nGrade: A3
\nExpected start date: 01 September 2025
\nType of contract: Fixed-term (24 months)
\nClosing date: 02 September 2025
\nBACKGROUND
\nTHIS IS A LOCAL POSITION
\nLOCATION:IRINGA,TANZANIA
\nBACKGROUND;
\nEstablished in 1948, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organizations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,300 Member organizations and the input of more than 10,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.
\nIUCN has had its operations in Tanzania for more than four decades working with many partners and supporters to implement a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects ranging from management of protected areas, forest ecosystems, coastal resources, aquatic ecosystems, and climate change resilience. IUCN\/Tanzania, among other projects, is currently implementing the activity, \u201cScaling-up Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Resilience in Tanzania\u201d (RESOLVE-NbS).
\nRESOLVE NbS focuses on the deployment of NbS to address challenges posed by changing climatic conditions to enhance the resilience of social and ecological systems. The activity targets on the ground implementation to demonstrate the contribution and impact of NbS in the implementation of Tanzania\u2019s ambitious climate resilience goals as stipulated in the Tanzania\u2019s NDC of reducing emissions between 30-35% by 2030 and restoring 5.2 million hectares by 2030. The priority sectors are biodiversity and natural resources management, business and climate finance.
\nSpecifically, the project intends to:
\nEnhance awareness, capacity, and knowledge management for improved NbS planning, mainstreaming and implementation.
\nImplement NbS for ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), disaster risk reduction and mitigation through pilot and scale-up projects and contribute to conservation, sustainable management, and restoration of natural ecosystems.
\nIntegrate gender-sensitive NbS and climate-smart planning into adaptation and disaster reduction policies, strategies, and plans.
\nBased on the above background, IUCN Tanzania is seeking to recruit a Programme Assistant \u2013 Natural Resources Management (NRM) to support the execution of Resolve NbS project that will be implemented in Morogoro and Iringa regions.
\nJOB DESCRIPTION
\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
\nUnder direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the Programme Assistant \u2013 NRM, will primarily be responsible for supporting the overall implementation of RESOLVE NbS project in the Morogoro and Iringa regions, working closely and supporting the Programme Officer. He or She will be responsible for landscape level programme support and will help in the development and implementation of project plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts from the implementing partners. The Programme Assistant will be responsible for supporting the planning, administration, financial management and technical implementation and monitoring of the project goals and the objectives.
\nSPECIFIC DUTIES:
\nUnder the direction of the Programme Officer, the specific responsibilities of the Programme Assistant (NRM) are to:
\nProject technical support;
\nAssist with the administrative preparation of annual work-plans, budgets, internal agreements, contracts and production of progress reports as required by IUCN and collaborating partners.
\nProvide basic technical information to support projects, business development efforts, knowledge base and other work products, as requested by supervisor and colleagues.
\nTrack partners and contractors to ensure that project activities are delivered on time
\nParticipate in the review Implementing Partners and contractors\u2019 technical paperwork in line with agreed format and standards
\nContribute to the development of communication materials to support information dissemination.
\nProgramme operational and administrative support;
\nAssist the management of the project related expenditures in accordance with IUCN procurement procedures
\nAssist in the recruitment of in-country project consultants
\nActs as the contact person during the absence of project heads, following up on any priorities with appropriate staff;
\nAcknowledge receipt of correspondence and documentation in the absence of project leads, and draft preliminary versions of correspondence
\nAssist other team members in preparing and formatting documents;
\nDevelop and maintain an efficient filing system for the team, including assistance in processing calls for proposals as required;
\nCoordinate the translation, proofreading and editing of documents as required;
\nTakes minutes of regular team meetings and other meetings as required;
\nWorkshops and Events management;
\nLiaise with government, members of other organizations to coordinate logistical arrangements for workshops that take place in the country and beyond;
\nLiaise with and assist project recipients and consultants as required to ensure smooth functioning of activities;
\nCoordinate and disseminate all internal and external material, including publicity and background documents for local and regional events;
\nPrepare training kits or information packages and sends material to participants in a timely manner.
\nREQUIREMENTS
\n\u2022 POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
\nEducation;
\nA university degree in a relevant discipline including forestry, water resources management, natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, environmental management, agriculture, community development, or related fields.
\nKnowledge of Issues related to environmental, natural resource management, climate change, community development, will be an added advantage.
\nComputer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools.
\nWork Experience;
\nAt least three years of professional experience in conservation, forest and natural resources management and governance, community development.
\nKnowledge of conservation, natural resources governance and sustainable development issues
\nExperience in the design of work plans and budgets
\nPractical experience in the implementation of field projects as well as in organizing and facilitating project events \u2013 meetings, workshops and field trips
\nExperience in the production of communication materials.
\nLanguage Proficiency;
\nFluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).
\nCore Competencies;
\nTransparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
\nInclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
\nProfessionalism: Promote the organization\u2019s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
\nAccountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
\nFunctional competencies;
\nAdheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability
\nExcellent report writing skill
\nComputer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, power point) use of internet and online communication tools
\nHighly motivated and results driven
\nExcellent interpersonal skills
\nMust be a strong team player
\nCommitted to continuous learning towards self-development.
\nWilling to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania
\nAPPLICATIONS
\nApplicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the \u201cApply\u201d button.
\nApplicants 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.
\nOther job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https:\/\/www.iucn.org\/involved\/jobs\/
\nAbout IUCN
\nIUCN 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.
\nCreated in 1948, IUCN is now the world\u2019s 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.
\nIUCN 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.
\nWorking 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\u2019s well-being.
\nwww.iucn.org
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