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Programme Assistant
Under the overall guidance from the Country Representative and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer of ‘Humanitarian-conservation actions for biodiversity protection around Rohingya refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar district project’, the Programme Assistant be part of a diversified team and will be responsible for implementing the project activities in Cox’s Bazar in the light of the Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) between UNHCR and IUCN.
The Programme Assistant will be responsible for the following matter related to the project:
1 Lead GIS and remote sensing related spatial data analysis in relation to watershed management, landcover change, wildlife movement route and corridor, forest cover change and vegetation index tools use and analysis techniques
2 Analyzing data obtained from satellite or aerial imagery and using remote sensing techniques to monitor changes in the environment.
3 Analyzing spatial data through maps and geographical information, creating and maintaining GIS database and generating reports and maps to support decision-making. In addition, assisting in the collection, processing, and analysis of spatial data, conducting quality control checks on GIS data.
4 Assist in forming Elephant Response Teams (ERTs) from refugee and host communities with support from the Bangladesh Forest Department, UNHCR, and the Camp In-Charge (CIC) of RRRC.
5 Assist organize capacity-building activities for ERTs and ensure their effective engagement as per their code of conduct.
6 Support in organizing various project events with people of concern and other stakeholders (e.g., discussions, meetings, workshops, training sessions, knowledge-sharing events, and promotional opportunities for the project) in Cox’s Bazar and other parts of the country.
7 Assist project team members in preparing project documents and reports, including donor reports, event reports, case studies, fact sheets, and web stories.
8 Assist in collecting information on the impacts, lessons, and challenges of human-elephant conflict mitigation measures undertaken by the project in and around the camp area.
9 Assist project team members, project experts/consultants, UNHCR, RRRC, and the program development unit of IUCN Bangladesh in project development.
10 Ensure that IUCN’s and UNHCR’s policies and mandates, as outlined in the PFA, are duly complied with in all project activities.
11 Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the Project Manager of IUCN Bangladesh, from time to time.
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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.
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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 some 15,000 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.
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