TOR_IPS_Co-convener

= Terms of reference for the position of Co-convener in the IUCN Task Force on Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability =


 * THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 16, 2015.**

The central goal of the IUCN Task Force on Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability (IPS) is to contribute to enhancing current and emerging leadership - especially within and through the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - to help address complex global challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, poverty, and gender inequity. The IPS Task Force provides a platform for the exchange of experiences and new ideas, collaboration, and action between women and men of different generations and cultures, working toward the common vision of a just, sustainable and peaceful world.Young Professionals Networks within the IUCN Commissions and the IPS Task Force were established leading up to and following Resolution 4.098 of the 2008 World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The IUCN Council officially recognized the IPS Task Force in 2014, following Resolution 5.008 of the 2012 World Conservation Congress in Jeju, South Korea.

The Task Force is currently led by four Co-conveners from four different continents. **We are now seeking a fifth volunteer Co-convener to serve on the Task Force through the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) in Hawaii, USA.**

The IPS Task Force Co-convener is expected to:
 * Be committed to youth engagement and the IPS approach;
 * Be well-networked with youth organizations;
 * Preferably familiar with IUCN, although newcomers are welcome;
 * Have sufficient time and energy to devote at least 5 hours each week to the work of the Task Force (increasing as needed in the months preceding the 2016 WCC);
 * Be willing to participate in the Host Committee working groups for the 2016 World Conservation Congress.

The IPS Task Force Co-convener is a voluntary position. If you wish to apply, please send the following information by **Feburary 16, 2015** to Melanie Zurba :
 * A copy of your CV
 * A motivation statement of why you are interested in this position and what you hope to contribute to the team and to the IPS Strategy
 * The name and contact details of a referee who knows you and your work well

Specifically, the IPS Task Force Co-convener shall cooperate with the Co-conveners on the following issues:

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IPS TASK FORCE ACTION PLAN
 * Support the strategic direction of the IPS Task Force:



COMMUNICATIONS
 * Communicate regularly with the Task Force Co-conveners in order to ensure common strategic direction and access to opportunities for funding, publication, event organization;
 * Post relevant information regarding the World Conservation Congress and Intergenerational Engagement across the IUCN on the Wikispace (information provided below) and by e-mail to the Task Force members;

INCREASING YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND INTERGENERATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE IUCN AND BEYOND
 * Encourage participation of youth and seniors on the IPS Task Force;
 * Support the integration of the IPS approach at the World Conservation Congress in 2016, including by encouraging the participation of young professionals and community leaders in the design, planning, delivery and outcomes of the World Conservation Congress;
 * Support young members of the Task Force interested in running for a Council position in the 2016 WCC, either through election or appointed as Council focal point on intergenerational issues;

CAPACITY BUILDING
 * Support intergenerational capacity building opportunities both before and at Congress;
 * Support the development of a pre-WCC youth gathering in 2016;

IUCN INTERGENERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FUND
 * Support the application process for the Young Champion’s Award to be granted at the World Conservation Congress in 2016.