PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Raptors MoU)

Level: P-4

Job Network: Economic, Social and Development

Duty Station: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Organization: UNEP / Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)

Application Deadline: 29 July

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Executive Coordinator of the CMS Office – Abu Dhabi, the Programme Management Officer will lead the Raptors MoU Coordinating Unit and oversee the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MoU).

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the Raptors MoU programme of work, including implementation of the Action Plan and species-specific conservation initiatives.
• Providing secretariat services to the Meeting of Signatories, Technical Advisory Group, and related task forces and working groups.
• Planning and coordinating international meetings and workshops, preparing technical and policy documents, and supporting the development of national and regional conservation strategies.
• Developing and implementing communication and resource mobilization strategies while building partnerships with governments, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, donors and research institutions.
• Representing the Raptors MoU at international conferences and meetings, including within the United Arab Emirates.
• Strengthening collaboration with the CMS Secretariat, national focal points, technical experts and conservation partners to advance implementation and policy coordination.
• Managing the operations of the Coordinating Unit, including budget oversight, supervision of staff and consultants, and ensuring compliance with UN administrative and legal procedures.
• Collecting, analyzing and visualizing data to support evidence-based planning, reporting and decision-making.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in biology, ecology, zoology, environmental studies, or a related field. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in species conservation and management or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in an international organization or intergovernmental conservation setting.
• Experience in avian species conservation is required.
• Experience with raptor conservation, migratory species, and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related fields is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required. French and Arabic are desirable.