[Gisideas] Gland Vacancy: Manager, Species Information Service (SIS)
Subject: [bytesforall_readers] Vacancy: Manager, Species Information
Service (SIS)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 13:12:29 +0500
From: Shahzad Ahmad shahzad@isb.sdnpk.org
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/IUCN// – The World Conservation Union was founded in 1948 and brings
together over 1,000 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and
affiliates) and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 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. Within the framework of global
conventions IUCN has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement
national conservation and biodiversity strategies. IUCN has
approximately 1,000 staff, most of whom are located in its regional,
country and outposted offices while some 130 work at its Headquarters in
Gland, Switzerland. IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applications from qualified women and men./
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Manager, Species Information Service (SIS)
Location: IUCN Headquarters, Gland, Switzerland
Availability: Immediate
Function group: M
Reports to: Head, Species Programme
Background
IUCN is commencing the implementation of the Species Information Service
(SIS), a new and innovative global information system allowing the
management and expansion of its extensive species database. The SIS will
utilize leading edge geographic information and database management
technologies. It is based on the knowledge network of the IUCN Species
Survival Commission (SSC) voluntary expert network and scientific
framework of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is designed to
be a day-to-day scientific tool and information system for SSC
specialists in the field, and a decision support tool for decision
makers in the conservation, development and business sectors. IUCN has
signed a framework implementation agreement with the partners of the Red
List Consortium composed of IUCN, Conservation International, BirdLife
International and NatureServe, secured a donation of software and
technical services from Oracle Corporation, and has signed an
information-sharing agreement with NASA. IUCN has developed and tested
a prototype version of the SIS.
Job Description
IUCN is seeking a senior manager with a solid track record in the
development of large information systems and project management, working
with multi-disciplinary stakeholders and partnerships, and fund
raising. The task is to develop and implement the web-based version of
SIS. The individual will be required to provide the leadership and
vision required to develop and implement the project within the IUCN
corporate knowledge management framework, and within the worldwide
volunteer network of the IUCN Species Survival Commission.
Tasks
Specifically, the SIS Manager will perform the following tasks:
· Using the framework of the implementation agreement, assemble
and manage a SIS team to define, develop, implement, test, distribute,
operate and provide support to the implementation phase of the web-based
SIS.
· Provide technical and management leadership to the SIS team.
· Design and implement a business plan to access and deliver
ongoing funding for the SIS. Ensure the continuity of present
fundraising efforts.
· Design and implement a detailed project management plan for
the further development and implementation of the SIS.
· Design and implement a SIS support function to provide
technical support both to SSC Specialist Groups worldwide, and also to
potential users and clients of SIS.
· Provide regular progress reports to IUCN management, SSC and
SIS partners.
Selection criteria
· Graduate qualifications in some aspect of information
technology or science, systems engineering preferably at master’s level
or above.
· More than 10 years' experience in managing complex projects or
programmes ideally involving large scale information systems.
· Demonstrated capacity for innovative and strategic thinking
and ability to provide leadership in dealing with complex issues.
· Demonstrated experience in working within partnerships,
ideally within the voluntary, private and public sectors and an ability
to achieve results through networking in cross-cultural situations.
· Demonstrated fundraising, budgeting, programme planning and
management ability.
· Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of
bringing together ideas and concepts from diverse backgrounds.
· Commitment to the values and conservation approaches of IUCN
and to working in an equal opportunity working environment.
· Demonstrated spoken and written fluency in English, and
preferably one or more of IUCN’s other official languages (French and
Spanish).
Applications
Applicants are asked to submit their CV and a supporting letter of
motivation in English. The letter must specifically address the
selection criteria in the order presented above. Applicants should
further provide the names/contact details of three referees, including
one recent employer.
Applications should be submitted, preferably by email, *before 23 March
2005 *to:
Director - Human Resources
Human Resources Management Group
IUCN – The World Conservation Union
28 rue Mauverney, 1196 Gland, Switzerland
Fax. ++41 22 999 0339
Email: jobapplications@iucn.org