Project Assistant

Job Description

Vacancy #: 7317 Unit: India Programme Coordination Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: India Country Office, New Delhi, India Reporting to: Senior Project Associate Work percentage: 100% Grade: A2 Expected start date: 01 August 2025 Type of contract: Fixed-term (12 months with possibility of renewal) Closing date: 03 July 2025 BACKGROUND IUCN India is working to advance forest landscape restoration (FLR) across the country. This is being done through generating relevant knowledge, managing data, engaging with relevant stakeholders, and planning and implementing FLR interventions on the ground through support of different partners. By advancing FLR initiatives, IUCN India aims at ensuring that ecological, socio-economic, governance, and climate-related benefits are distributed to stakeholders. One such initiative that IUCN India has embarked on as a consortium partner is ‘Restore, Conserve and Protect Forest and Tree Cover for NDC Implementation in India (RECAP4NDC)’. The project's implementation will span across four states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Delhi NCR. Among other objectives, the project will strive to implement the FLR activities spread across 150000 ha. There are other such projects that IUCN India is working on and the said position is expected to contribute to. JOB DESCRIPTION MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to providing general support in project administration, the position is primarily responsible for the following and with the approval of the Programme Manager: A. Ensure effective support to the project implementation according to the project’s annual, quarterly and monthly work plans; B. Assist Senior Programme Officer in developing various monthly, quarterly reports on ongoing activities. C. Provide logistic and technical support to the projects. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Provide support to Senior Programme Officer and Senior Project Associate in work planning, budgeting, and day-to-day implementation of project activities. Support knowledge management by maintaining project trackers, document repositories, and contributing to documenting meeting outcomes. Assist with research and analysis by compiling primary/secondary data and undertaking fieldwork. Provide support to State Project Associates regarding their project requirements (e.g. data, logistic, field support). Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, workshops, and official travel, ensuring timely execution of project operations. Liaise and follow up with external stakeholders as requested by respective project coordinators. Undertake field work based on the project requirements. Perform any other duties as requested by the line manager, in line with the role and grade. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications & Experience Required for the position Formal/Academic Education Minimum Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences/ management or a relevant field of study Training & Experience Minimum of two years of experience in forestry related project is required. Language skills (Necessary to perform the job) English and Hindi International experience Preferable to have worked in International Organization SALARY The minimum gross annual salary for this position is INR 716'456. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN's compensation practices without prior notice. The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN. APPLICATIONS Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button. Applicants 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. Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/ About IUCN IUCN 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. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s 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. IUCN 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. Working 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’s well-being. www.iucn.org https://twitter.com/IUCN