Deadline: 25 August 2024

IUFRO is seeking a Project Manager to be based at IUFRO Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the conceptual development, operational planning and implementation of regional activities within the Science-Policy Programme and will be reporting to the Programme Coordinator.

Additionally, the Project Manager will be working closely with the IUFRO President on strategic organisational development with focus on diversity issues within the IUFRO network. This part-time position in an international environment requires flexible management of assigned tasks and the ability to independently structure one's own work.

1. Work Environment and Salary

• Duty Station: IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria.
• Working language is English, the main language spoken in Austria is German.
• IUFRO offers a contract for part-time position ideally starting 1 October 2024 with 36 working hours a week and an annual leave of 5 weeks.
• The position is foreseen until December 2029, with possibility for extension.
• Monthly net salary for this position (36 working hours/week): 2450 EUR

2. Responsibilities

• Conceptual development of regional science-policy activities of the Programme, with particular focus on the European and African region, and operational planning and implementation of consultation processes within the IUFRO network in coordination with other team members, in particular with other Project Managers;
• Operational planning and implementation of activities within the IUFRO Network (newly established Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Mentorship Programme);
• Assistance in planning project budgets and monitoring expenditures;
• Assistance in periodic reporting on project activities to project donors, partners, and IUFRO bodies; Assistance in the implementation of project-related communication and public relations activities;
• Implementation of outreach activities and targeted dissemination of project information to policy makers and stakeholders, including through participation in relevant international meetings and conferences.
• Administrative assistance to the IUFRO President including travel arrangements to participate in high-level meetings and other IUFRO meetings.

3. Requirements

Education, Experience, Technical Skills, and Competencies:

• Master's degree (or higher) in Forest Sciences or Economic Studies, Political Science, Law, Natural Resources Management, International Relations, or related disciplines;
• Preferably, early- to mid-career professional; with a minimum experience of three years;
• Work experience with European Union policies and institutions is desirable;
• Sound understanding of international forest governance processes with some degree of experience in scientific work;
• Ability to write, review, and edit for both scientific and non-scientific audiences;
• Interest in and knowledge of international forest-related political processes, as well as global sustainable development topics, experience in national or regional political processes and stakeholder engagement dialogue is an asset;
• Experience in planning and implementing projects;
• Experience in working for a research facility or with an international platform is desirable;
• Fluency in written and oral English is essential, command of additional UN languages (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese) or German is an advantage;
• Common computer literacy is expected.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Ability to work independently in a well-structured and goal-oriented manner;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as good team player qualities;
• Ability to effectively and positively interact with people in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
• Skills in personal organisation, planning, priority setting, and managing multiple tasks;
• Reliable and accurate way of working; attention to detail;
• Ability to work well under pressure;
• Willingness and ability to travel to international meetings.

4. Application Process

A complete application will include the following documents:

• A letter from the applicant summarising relevant experience and qualifications, and the motivation for applying for the position;
• The applicant's full Curriculum Vitae.
• Deadline for applications is Sunday, 25 August 2024, 11.59 p.m. CEST.
• Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted virtually mid-September.
• Applications shall be addressed to: Nelson Grima, Science-Policy Programme Coordinator, [email protected] , and Veronika Juch, Project Manager [email protected]

About IUFRO

IUFRO, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, is the global network for cooperation in forest-related science and research and represents more than 15,000 scientists from about 630 member organizations located in almost 120 countries. IUFRO, as an international scientific body, was founded in 1892, and is a non-profit, non-governmental organization.

IUFRO's Science-Policy Programme aims at effectively communicating information and scientific expertise related to forests and trees to governments and intergovernmental processes. The Programme delivers objective and independent scientific assessments of key issues of high concern, supporting more informed decision-making at regional and global levels.