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Senior Project Officer WWF-India 2024

  • Deadline: Feb 11, 2024

  • Qualification (Education): Postgraduate

  • Experience Required: NA Year

About Job Profile

Project Management/Coordination

The Senior Project Officer is accountable for all activities in the assigned portfolio of projects and must ensure a good working relationship with all relevant stakeholders including but not limited to Country Teams, Strategic Information (SI), Strategic & Partnership (S&P), Technology, Operations and Clinical and Training Unit (CTU).

Primary Responsibilities include

 

  • Programme Development – will support the Lead Rhino Conservation in developing plans and strategies as well as project proposals.
  • Programme Implementation - will support the Lead Rhino Conservation and the Landscape Coordinators in field implementation of rhino specific activities. Will work closely with the veterinarians for animal health works and with the community team for coordination and synergy in activity planning and implementation.
  • Networking & Advocacy – will be involved in developing a network of partners for smooth execution of the works and will have to discuss with senior level officials in both the government and other sectors relevant to the works.
  • Reporting – will be responsible for preparing technical and programmatic reports on a time bound manner.
  • Will assist and support the Lead, Rhino conservation in preparing plans, proposals and reports and support the landscapes teams in the implementation of the various activities related to Rhino conservation in the states of Assam, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Will be supporting the technical works related to rhinos implemented in the landscapes / states including preparation of technical reports and papers.
  • Will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the emerging threats and risks to the rhino population in India and in executing activities for addressing the threats.
  • Will be responsible for monitoring habitats for rhinos and in developing an understanding of the drivers of change, including climate.
  • Will be responsible for independently conducting scientific studies to understand rhino population dynamics, human rhino interactions, ranging patterns, etc.
  • Will be providing support for undertaking rhino translocation, radio collaring and rescue as and when necessary in the landscapes.
  • Will be supporting the Lead Rhino and the Landscapes in developing resources for networking and collaborating with multiple stakeholders and partners, including government organizations / officials and communities.
  • Will provide support to other works of WWF-India team in any area within India as found necessary from time to time.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

  • Efficient in use of computing software related to report preparation, image handling, database creation, Map creation, GIS, etc.
  • Preferably experienced or skilled in the use of software used for analysis like Vortex, Maxent, R, etc.
  • Preferably four years’ experience of working on rhino’s or other large mammals in Assam / India.
  • Excellent writing, presenting and communication skills in English, Hindi and Assamese.
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple programs and deliver time bound and high quality products.
  • Travel extensively and work in remote locations.

 

Other Information:

Job Functions

  • Salary Range: NA LPA

  • Employment Type: Full Time

  • Work Mode: Work from Office

How to Apply

If you are interested in taking up the role, please apply through this link.

If you qualify and are interested in taking up the role, please apply through this link.

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WWF-India

  • State: Assam

  • City: Dispur

About Organisation

Established as a Charitable Trust on 27 November, 1969, WWF India set out with the aim of reducing the degradation of Earth’s natural environment and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. In 1987, the organization changed it's name from the World Wildlife Fund to World Wide Fund for Nature India. With five decades of extensive work in the sector, WWF India today is one of the leading conservation organizations in the country.

WWF India is a science-based organization which addresses issues such as the conservation of species and its habitats, climate change, water and environmental education, among many others. Over the years, its perspective has broadened to reflect a more holistic understanding of the various conservation issues facing the country and seeks to proactively encourage environmental conservation by working with different stakeholders- Governments, NGOs, schools and colleges, corporates, students and other individuals.

  • State: Assam

  • City: Dispur

Contact Details:

Contact Phone: 1141504815

Contact Email: contact@wwfindia.net

Date of Posting/Posted On: Jan 27, 2024