Programme Assistant

Under the guidance of the Country Coordinator (CC), IUCN China, with close collaboration with all technical and operational staff, the Programme Assistant will assist on the assigned IUCN China projects and support effective and timely planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of programmatic and other initiatives of IUCN China.

The main responsibilities are:

• Overall support on planning, delivery and M&E of IUCN China projects
• Facilitate the development and management of other initiatives as well as project operations

Duties:

• -Support the CC and other programme staff to undertake the project cycle management, from planning, implementation to M&E, of the assigned IUCN China projects, especially those on protected areas and OECMs;
• -Provide needed documentation, facilitation, tracking and bookkeeping support for the needed management processes, such as work plan development, budget schedule implementation and control, project progress tracking and reporting, project finance and administration;
• -Implement project activities as appropriate and needed, including but not limited to field missions, desk research and analysis, technical documentation formulation, in order to achieve the expected results and outcomes;
• -Contribute to the project concept and proposal development by performing desk research, undertaking interviews and consultations and organizing meetings and brainstorms etc;
• -Support the development and implementation of project communications and outreach strategies and activities, including formulating news releases, posters, brochures and producing other communications materials and products, in order to enhance project profile and widen the impact at a larger scale;
• -Assist in the communication and liaison with the donor, partners and stakeholders as appropriate and needed, for smooth project implementation, including organization of meetings, formulation of regular updates, development and circulation of documentation and communications etc.
• -Facilitate the technical and logistical organization of events, in coordination of other IUCN China staff members;
• -Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned by, and mutually agreed with the line manager.

Required:

• University degree in natural resources management, ecology, environment, development, economics, or a relevant field.
• At least 1 year working experience in a relevant field, preferably on conservation, environment protection or natural resource management.
• Experience in programme/project management and implementation is preferred, including planning, execution, M&E, and technical and financial management and reporting;

• Ability in writing of technical and formal documentation, including knowledge and communication products;
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet and deliver deadlines;
• Good analytical, interpersonal, facilitation, and teaming and networking skills and ability;
• Experience and ability to work in a multicultural and multi-perspective environment and needed awareness of governance, environmental and socioeconomic contexts of China, and cultural awareness and sensitivity to diversity and gender issues;
• Computer literate in standard software applications; Proficient in the use of office applications (MS Word and Excel) and web-based management systems;
• Willingness to travel;

• Native Chinese speaker with high proficiency in written and spoken English.

Source: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=11114&lang=en