Nature Restoration Officer

Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, European Regional Office, and in close collaboration with staff in the Programme and Policy Team and the European Regional Office, the Nature Restoration Officer will support the implementation of relevant projects and contribute to the overall activity of the team.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the European Nature Restoration project portfolio, with a particular focus on the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and the monitoring of National Restoration Plans.
• Ensure high‑quality project planning, delivery, and reporting, including the preparation of work plans, service contracts, budgets, and donor reports.
• Monitor project implementation to ensure timely delivery of outputs and achievement of intended outcomes.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by identifying funding opportunities, liaising with donors, and developing new project ideas aligned with strategic priorities.
• Develop communication materials and content for both specialist and non‑specialist audiences, including web stories, presentations, brochures, and webinars.
• Build and maintain effective collaboration with IUCN members, partners, and experts across Europe, and represent IUCN at external meetings and events as required.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering effective teamwork and capacity development.
• Oversee day‑to‑day project operations, including logistics and the organisation of meetings, workshops, and events.
• Carry out other relevant tasks on request and in agreement with the line manager.

In a small organisation such as IUCN, staff members are expected to show flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other tasks that are reasonably allocated to them but which are not part of their regular job description.

Where any task becomes a regular part of an employee's responsibilities, the job description will be changed in consultation with the employee and relevant colleagues.

Salary

The gross annual salary for this position is in the range from EUR 60 000 to EUR 70 000 (depending on skills, experience and IUCN equity analysis) subject to deductions for social security contributions and health insurance, and before tax.

Requirements

• Affinity with the vision and mission of IUCN.
• University degree in a subject relevant to the tasks to be performed.
• At least five years of work experience in the development and management of all phases of the project management lifecycle in the field of nature conservation, sustainable development or a related area of work.
• Knowledge of EU nature conservation and restoration policies, and a good understanding of the functioning of the European Union and its institutions.

Knowledge of socio‑economic aspects of nature conservation is a strong asset, and familiarity with IUCN species and area‑based conservation standards and knowledge products.

• Sound administrative/coordination skills, including contract administration, logistical coordination and event preparation, travel planning and management of agendas, budget monitoring and reporting.
• Complete fluency in the English language, including excellent demonstrated English writing and editing skills.
• Sound understanding of information technology, with experience in applying Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) as a minimum skill set.
• Detail‑and‑outcome‑oriented; organisation, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs.
• Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills, keen to bring in own ideas.
• A team player with a strong interest to work in an international environment.
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