.UbicaciónMálaga, Málaga provinciaDescripción completa del empleoVacancy #: 7011Unit: Nature Conservation and Food SystemOrganisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)Location: Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Malaga, SpainReporting to: Nature Conservation and Food System Programme ManagerWork percentage: 100%Grade: P1Expected start date: 01 November 2024Type of contract: IndefiniteClosing date: 02 October 2024BACKGROUNDAre You Passionate About Water and Conservation? Ready to Make a Difference in the Mediterranean?The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948 and brings together over 1,400 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 16,000 scientists and experts from over 160 countries in a unique worldwide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. IUCN has approximately 1,000 staff, most of whom are in its regional and country offices, and at its Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland. IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men.The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation is dedicated to promoting the sustainable management and conservation of water resources and associated ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. With the overarching goal of ensuring that freshwater systems support biodiversity and human needs by 2030, IUCN focuses on promoting good water governance, implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to climate change, monitoring and protecting freshwater biodiversity, and increasing investment in ecosystems.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe successful applicant will be involved in developing the water project portfolio at IUCN MED and in implementing water governance and water management projects in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. The water officer will contribute to promoting good water governance, advancing Nature-based Solutions, monitoring and protecting freshwater biodiversity, and advocating for increased investment in freshwater ecosystems in different key sectors such as agriculture, tourism and energy.Under the direct supervision of the Nature Conservation and Food System manager, the Project officer will support IUCN's work in the Mediterranean, with a specific focus on:Develop and implement the water related portfolio in the Mediterranean in collaboration with the thematic lines managers at IUCN Med and the main members and stakeholders in the region.Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote good water governance practices and advocate for sustainable water management policies. Link to different economic sectors with a special focus on agriculture.Facilitate the uptake and implementation of IUCN knowledge products and Standards into water projects and ecosystems