Job Opportunities in India

Qualification: Advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Social Work, Anthropology or related fields.


Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience in wildlife conservation projects, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.


Broad Responsibilities :


Project Leadership:

• Responsible for the execution of the project implementation plan and the delivery of the outcomes, outputs and activities of the project
• Oversee all aspects of project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Raising and managing resources for project implementation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, local communities, and academic institutions.
• Negotiate and manage Mo Us and collaborative agreements, such as with the state forest departments

Capacity Building:

• Build capacity among local communities, forest department personnel, and conservation practitioners on human wildlife conflict management.
• Facilitate training workshops, knowledge exchange programs and skill development initiatives.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Analyse data and draft technical reports with inputs from the team members.
• Prepare regular progress reports as per project milestones.
• Maintain project database and ensure documentation of project activities and expenditures for internal and external reporting purposes.

Communication:

• Share demonstrable conservation measures with stakeholders to support wildlife conservation at local, regional, and national levels.
• Develop strategies to communicate about the importance of wildlife and forests among diverse stakeholders

Skills:

• Proven track record of successful project management, including budget management and team coordination.
• Strong understanding of interdisciplinary approaches for managing the human wildlife conflicts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English and Malayalam.