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Junior Professional Associate (Red List 4)
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This position is ideally suited to a postgraduate or young professional, who seeks to gain further experience at the international level. The position also provides an opportunity to learn new technical skills.
• Provide assistance to all aspects of the Red List Unit with emphasis on the Red List updates.
• Check that assessments submitted for publication on the Red List meet the required documentation, standards, that the Red List Categories and Criteria are applied correctly and run quality checks on entries in the Red List database.
• Help to check and finalize GIS range maps for the species assessed.
• Help with updating of pages on the Red List web site in preparation for each of the Red List launches.
• Help with testing of the web site.
• Help Red List Unit staff and IUCN communications teams prepare materials for the Red List launches and any other associated products.
• Respond to general requests for information related to The IUCN Red List, including provision of data.
• Answer media enquiries related to the Red List updates.
• Help prepare meeting and workshop materials, as required.
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• Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK and should have, as minimum: • At least a first degree in an environmental/ecological science. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Excellent attention to detail. • Proficiency in the use of computer software programs, particularly databases. • Good GIS skills. • Excellent editing and writing skills in English. • Strong written and oral communication skills. In addition to the above requirements, the following skills and attributes would be advantageous: • Fluency in French and/or Spanish. • Prior knowledge of the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. • Skills in web design, use of HTML, etc. |
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
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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