Head of Financial Services - Global Finance Group

Vacancy Info

Vacancy #: 7499
Unit: Global Finance Group
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Headquarters, Gland, Switzerland
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: M1
Expected start date: 01 May 2026
Type of contract: Max-term (up to 24 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date: 21 February 2026

Background

IUCN is a decentralized organization, whose work is supported by seven Commissions comprised of scientific and policy experts around the world who provide their time and effort on a voluntary basis. The Secretariat is comprised of 225 staff at the Headquarters based in Gland, Switzerland and more than 1000 staff in more than 40 locations worldwide. In addition, there are a number of locations where only project activities are carried out.

The Global Finance Group at Headquarters has a staff of 20 people and consists of two units: F...