| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Regional Coordinator - Forest |
| Vacancy # | 7199 |
| Organization | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) |
| Unit | PACO Regional Forest Program |
| Location | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Reports to | Regional Director - West and Central Africa |
| Workload | 100% |
| Grade | SP |
| Expected Start | 01 May 2025 |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term (20 months, renewable) |
| Application Deadline | 08 August 2025 (extended) |
Mission
You will coordinate IUCN's Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme, manage a portfolio of multi-million, multi-donor initiatives, and contribute to regional and global forest conservation strategies. As a senior technical and strategic leader, you will ensure high-impact delivery aligned with IUCN's "One Programme" approach.
Responsibilities
Programme Leadership
- Design and lead strategic development of regional forest initiatives.
- Provide technical support in forest conservation, restoration, and livelihoods.
- Ensure systematic monitoring and effective communication of lessons learned.
- Represent the region in IUCN's Global Forest Team for global strategy alignment.
Programme Management
- Oversee technical and financial performance of the forest programme.
- Develop budgets and work plans, and ensure compliance with IUCN and donor policies.
- Support cross-cutting initiatives within the region.
Partnerships & Fundraising
- Build strategic collaborations with local and international partners.
- Lead proposal writing and donor engagement.
- Ensure strong involvement of IUCN members in programme execution.
Visibility & Representation
- Represent IUCN in key regional and global forest and FLR forums.
- Promote IUCN's thought leadership and relevance on emerging forest issues.
Team Management
- Supervise and develop programme staff.
- Foster coherent messaging and technical consistency across teams.
Requirements
Education
- Master's degree minimum in environmental sciences, forest sciences, or natural resource management.
Experience
- 8+ years relevant experience including 5 years at international level.
- Proven leadership in nature conservation and FLR programmes.
- Strong project management and donor relationship experience.
- Multicultural team leadership and strategic thinking capacity.
- Fluency in English and French required.
- Strong computer and reporting skills.
Application
Apply online via IUCN's HR portal. Create an account and submit your profile before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply directly online through the IUCN Human Resources Management System (HRMS):
You will be asked to create a personal account and complete your candidate profile before submitting your application. Please make sure all relevant information is included and up to date.
🕛 Application Deadline: 08 August 2025 (midnight, Swiss time GMT+1 / GMT+2 during DST)
🔔 Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Late applications will not be considered.
About IUCN
IUCN is the world's largest environmental network founded in 1948, comprising over 1,400 members and 16,000 experts worldwide. It promotes sustainable development through science, partnerships, and projects that restore ecosystems and enhance community resilience.
Learn more: www.iucn.org
