Job: Associate Director-Water Stewardship

WWF-India

Environmental Services

WWF-India Secretariat, New Delhi, India

Middle/Senior Management

8-10 Years

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian NGO pay scales and will depend upon candidate’s experience levels and the overall WWF-India salary structure. WWF-India does not provide housing, telephone or vehicle facilities.

Globally, WWF has been pioneering and developing new water stewardship initiatives to foster genuine, far reaching contributions to responsible water management. Water stewardship engagements span a range of activities from better understanding of biodiversity and aquatic and other wildlife; water accounting, audits, demand management and efficiency initiatives; water footprint assessments and response, to pro-active investment in watershed management; the development of new international standards and participation in national and international water policy debates.

Specific Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Facilitate development of WWF-India’s Water Stewardship Strategy and its action plans. Provide technical leadership for, and manage the water stewardship programme.
• Build relations with and liaison with a range of stakeholders, such as businesses, NGOs, government and multilateral agencies. Identify partners who would help expand and implement the programme
• Undertake standard project management tasks as required including drafting project concepts, preparation of budgets and work plans, managing contracts with consultants and partners, and completing timely reports to donors and WWF senior management
• Help develop an effective communications and outreach strategy that supports objectives
• Influence policy on water resource management at national and basin level through the private sector
• Represent WWF–India in a policy forums including conferences, meetings etc, and work closely with the cross cutting teams working on market transformation initiative, river basins and water footprint.
• Evaluate and monitor performance of all activities in accomplishing project objectives and ensure timely reporting to donors

Qualification & Experience:

• MBA / Masters Degree in Environment Sciences
• 8-10 years management experience with an understanding of water issues and solutions
• Prior experience working with industries and government will be an advantage
• Technical proficiency or experience in the field of sustainable water, corporate social responsibility or natural resource management or development

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent project administration, program management and organizational skills
• High-level of interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Meet deadlines and effectively prioritizes under time constraints
• Manage by objectives with considerable independence, competence and discretion
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and local languages
• Proven ability to interface and collaborate with internal and external partners/organizations
• Manage within a large and complex organization across geographical, cultural and language boundaries
• Ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams and individuals

WWF-India started as a wildlife conservation organization with a focus on protecting a particular species of wild flora and fauna. Over the years, the perspective broadened to reflect a more holistic understanding of conservation issues facing the country. A part of WWF International, the organization has made its presence felt through a sustained effort not only towards nature and wildlife conservation, but sensitizing people by creating awareness through capacity building and enviro-legal activism. As a challenging, constructive, science-based organization, WWF addresses issues like the survival of species and habitats, climate change and environmental education.

For more information about the organization, please visit www.wwfindia.org.

Applications of only the short listed candidates will be acknowledged. WWF-India is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

Please submit an up-to-date CV (mentioning your full name in the resume attachment), giving details regarding compensation received in the present assignment, expected salary, and three references to:

E-mail: recruitments@wwfindia.net

Note: Please mention “Associate Director-Water Stewardship” in the subjectline. The vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only.

Last Date for Sending Applications: 25th July 2012

water stewardship, water management, water policies, water footprint assessment, watershed management, sustainable water