The Scientific Coordinator will support the execution of the Science Team's project portfolio, with a primary focus on coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project management. A core part of the role involves the application of IUCN Standard Knowledge Products, such as the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and derived products like STAR (Species Threat Abatement and Restoration), in support of rapid, high-integrity, nature-positive outcomes. Based in Nairobi, the coordinator will facilitate end-users (conservation organizations, governments, and businesses) in calibrating scientific analyses at specific sites.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management: Track project timelines, organize stakeholder meetings and workshops, prepare documentation and minutes, and coordinate reporting processes.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between end-users, technical experts (such as IUCN Species Survival Commission Members), and Science Team staff.
Technical Support: Facilitate the deployment of the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) and support the calibration of STAR analyses to guide conservation actions.
Science Coordination: Mobilize regional data and information, support the preparation of written outputs for peer-reviewed publications, and assist in data compilation for international conferences.
Training & Guidance: Coordinate and lead training sessions on the use of IUCN tools and systems for staff, partners, and communities.
Reporting & Finance: Maintain project documentation, coordinate reporting cycles, and liaise with the finance team on budget matters.
Requirements
Education: MA, MSc, or PhD in a conservation-related scientific field or a relevant field with a demonstrated interest in conservation science.
Language: Fluent in both English and French (mandatory).
Soft Skills: Excellent people skills, strong organization, and professional representation of the institution.
Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead meetings with external stakeholders and manage multiple simultaneous projects with diverse partners.
Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with biodiversity data tools like IBAT and familiarity with Nature Positive frameworks (e.g., Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework).
Regional Knowledge: Experience working in conservation contexts in the Global South and collaboration at local, national, and international levels.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the IUCN Human Resources Management System. Ensure you provide brief examples of your project management experience in your cover letter and describe specific regional experience in the Global South where applicable.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the IUCN Human Resources Management System (HRMS). Click on the application link below to proceed:
