1. Project and Technical Coordination

Lead and coordinate the technical implementation of ecosystem management, restoration and NbS projects, with a focus on Mediterranean forests and coastal ecosystems.

Oversee assigned projects, including the development of work plans, budgets, procurement processes, contracting, and technical reporting.

Provide technical support for restoration planning, ecosystem-based adaptation, and nature-based solutions, ensuring alignment with IUCN’s tools and standards.

Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of project outputs and full compliance with donor requirements and IUCN’s internal procedures.

Contribute to the development and application of performance indicators and MEL systems for results-based management.

2. Programme Development and Resource Mobilization

Support the strategic development of IUCN Med’s work on NbS, ecosystem management and restoration by identifying regional priorities, emerging opportunities, and relevant policy windows.

Assist in identifying funding opportunities and in the preparation of concept notes, project proposals, and partnership agreements to expand the restoration and NbS portfolio.

Engage with donors and international partners to develop collaborative projects across the Mediterranean region.

3. Communications and Policy

Identify and promote opportunities to mainstream biodiversity, NbS, and IUCN knowledge products into national and regional policy frameworks.

Support the preparation and dissemination of technical reports, case studies, policy briefs, and communication materials related to NbS, restoration and climate resilience.

Contribute to the integration of NbS into sectoral policies, including forestry, urban development, tourism, and climate planning.

Promote the alignment of IUCN Med’s restoration projects with global frameworks such as the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, and national climate adaptation strategies.

Salary: The minimum gross annual salary for this position is 40,480 EUR. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN’s compensation practices without prior notice.