Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

KRA 1: Programme Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Resourcing and Communications (40%)

1.1. Thematic Programme Planning, Implementation and Monitoring
• Development of annual project/programme workplans in alignment with ORO’s Strategy and IUCN’s global agenda.
• Lead implementation of the annual workplan and provide support to the team where needed in the implementation and delivery of the programme workplan.
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of the programme/ project in accordance with the programme monitoring, evaluation and learning framework.
• Support the integration of programme focuses across the broader ORO programmes in line with the direction of the ORO Strategy.
• Foster understanding and wider adoption of IUCN tools and standards in Oceania towards strengthening programming, implementation and monitoring.
• Support programme coordination efforts within ORO and IUCN Global.
• Engage in the ORO Programme Coordination forum on a fortnightly basis.

1.2. Programme Resource Mobilisation
• Support resource mobilisation efforts for ORO through programme partnerships and stakeholder engagement in alignment with the ORO Resource Mobilisation Strategy.
• Provide advice to Regional Manager Programmes and Regional Director on potential resource mobilisation opportunities for ORO.
• Contribute to project concept development towards maintaining proactive resource mobilisation across ORO programmes and projects.

1.3. Programme Communications and Knowledge Generation
• Contribute to the implementation of the ORO Strategic Communications Strategy in support of programme implementation and donor visibility.
• Support the generation of programme content to support strategic communications and knowledge management for the work of ORO.
• Contribute to the building of knowledge products based on programme areas and the relevant areas of expertise in line with ORO’s niche areas.

KRA 2: Technical Expertise and Capacity Development in Integrated Oceans Management (30%)
• Provide technical expertise required for the successful delivery of the programme/project.
• Explore and instigate opportunities for the ongoing development of the technical expertise in ORO.
• Integrate and mainstream the relevant expertise across ORO programming as part of ORO programme coordination and integration.
• Identify gaps in knowledge, skills, expertise in the related fields and propose plans/ strategies for addressing these skills gaps for ORO.
• Liaise with the relevant IUCN teams, centres and commission members to advance and strengthen programme expertise, knowledge and skills in the related fields.
• Support the development and implementation of a programme for member secondments and attachments at ORO and broader IUCN to build capacity across Oceania membership in alignment with their needs and priorities.
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the Oceania Regional Conservation Forum in close collaboration with the Regional Programme Manager and the ORO Core Management team.
• Support the implementation of Council resolutions in line with the programme areas of expertise and work.

KRA 3: Programme Stakeholder, Partner Coordination and Representation (20%)
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders and partners within IUCN Global, at regional and national level to advance ORO outcomes and results for members.
• Ensure linkages and synergies across programmes towards addressing perceived duplication concerns and eliminating resource wastage as appropriate.
• Contribute to strategic partnerships and membership engagement by providing advice and intelligence gathered through programme stakeholder and partner coordination.
• Support and participate in the ORO Partner and Stakeholder forum convened quarterly.
• Represent IUCN ORO in relevant forums and engagements to advance programme/project prospects for ORO and to share learning and lessons from ORO’s programme of work.

KRA 4: People Management and Supervision (10%)
• Supervision of programme staff through the conduct of regular one-on-one meetings, and team meetings to discuss their work progress against agreed annual and quarterly work plans.
• Carrying out staff performance appraisals.
• Regularly reviewing the needs and workloads of reporting staff.
• Assessing training needs of staff members and making recommendations for further training or up skilling to the Regional Programme Manager.
• Assisting in the resolution of staff issues.
• Assisting direct reports to ensure that staff members remain motivated and that their grievances raised by direct reports are addressed in a timely and fair manner.
• Assisting direct reports to ensure staff members are constantly kept informed of organizational policies including the codes of conduct and that they adhere to these rules.
• Assisting direct reports to ensure that disciplinary measures are taken if and when needed.in accordance with organisation rules.


8. PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications

• A qualification in a relevant discipline.

Knowledge/Experience
• 7 years of relevant experience in the planning, implementation and monitoring of development programmes and projects.
• 7 years’ experience working with Governments and organisations in Oceania/ Pacific and providing advice to Governments and decision makers on development programmes/projects.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining oversight of project/programme implementation and monitoring.
• Experience in conflict management and business negotiation processes.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration on programme implementation.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and demonstrated ability to produce written reports for donors, funding proposals, etc.
• Proven ability to design, plan and facilitate meetings, workshops, trainings.
• Willingness to travel and undertake overseas assignments for IUCN in Oceania member countries sometimes under difficult physical conditions.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and gender-sensitive environment.