Forest & Grasslands Outreach & Programs Associate

IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 69,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Washington, D.C. invites applications for a Programme Implementation and Outreach Associate to support the Forest and Grasslands Team’s project implementation, outreach, and communications globally.

This is a fixed-term appointment (up to 18 months) with a start date around September 2026; the role requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism, natural resources management, forestry, conservation sciences, or related fields, plus experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, natural resources management, forestry, conservation sciences, sustainable development, environmental policy, or a similar field.
1 year of relevant experience in conservation, science communication, or project coordination.
Demonstrated ability for scientific writing and communicating complicated technical issues to a wide range of audiences and cultures (e.g., through news articles, blogs, reports, or informational briefs) is required.
Experience with Canva, InDesign, or other graphic design software is required.
Experience managing social media or webpages is required.
Experience organizing in-person and/or virtual events and workshops is required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural team environment with tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in English. Proficiency or working knowledge of French, Spanish, or another language is an advantage.
Passionate about IUCN's mission and keen interest in nature conservation and sustainable development.
The candidate must be based in Washington, D.C., or willing to relocate at their own expense. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Advance IUCN’s and FGT’s engagement with the Rio Conventions (UNFCCC, CBD, and UNCCD) through strategic engagement, outreach, and stakeholder dialogue.
Support in outreach and knowledge management, updating the team and project websites, knowledge repositories, social media, and project databases.
Support the preparation and delivery of virtual and in-person events and webinars in coordination with internal and external partners.
Develop written and visual communications materials for internal and external audiences, including informational briefs, infographics, social media materials, and engaging presentations.
Perform research and writing tasks to support the development of communications assets for FGT and its project portfolio.
Support strategic visibility and outreach planning for FGT and its project portfolio.
Support the production and distribution of informational and promotional materials to highlight project milestones and success stories for a variety of audiences.
Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices among project stakeholders through interactive platforms and digital means.
Support in project coordination and delivery alongside country and regional project teams, particularly for stakeholder engagement tasks.
Support other day-to-day operational and communications needs, in line with the GTF strategy, IUCN Programme of Work, and IUCN Vision.
Foster and maintain partnerships with governments, project partners, IUCN country offices, IUCN Members, and other stakeholders to support project goals and objectives.
Any other duties as agreed upon with the Global Head of the Forest and Grasslands Team.