Job: Head-State Conservation Programme

WWF-India

Environmental Services

India

Middle/Senior Management

Not Specified

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 and vehicle facilities.

WWF-India has a network that covers 20 states in the country. Conservation and education initiatives that respond to challenges and opportunities at the state level are implemented through state offices. Many of the state offices also work closely with WWF’s global and national conservation program to deliver conservation outcomes at a higher level.

WWF-India is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual to provide direction for its conservation program in the WWF-India’s state offices and branch network. This position will provide an opportunity to the right candidate to work with WWF India’s for strategizing, shaping and implementing conservation initiatives at a state level which will also contribute to national and global conservation goals. This is a leadership position which requires a high level of conservation awareness, strategic thinking and teamwork.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are to:

• Provide leadership and direction to the branches in defining strategic conservation priorities and plans and systems for implementation and monitoring of these.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to branches on a regular basis and help to build linkages between the state and global conservation programmes.
• Work with state directors to identify new national/state priority programmes and raise funds as well as put in place teams for implementing these.
• Assist state directors in identifying and addressing key national policy issues. Provide policy/advocacy support as needed.
• Act as the point person for branches on technical matters related to conservation policy and practice within the Secretariat.
• Represent WWF on national conservation committees and groups as necessary.

The position involves extensive travel within India for guidance and advise on programmatic work. Key requirements are ability to work within a team and communication skills – written, oral and presentation- of a high order.

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.

WWF-India is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from qualified women are encouraged. Govt of India Officers willing to apply for a deputation tenure must do so through proper channels with an advance copy sent to the above address and only if they are able stay in the position for a minimum period of 3 years.

Interested candidates with relevant qualifications and skills should apply, along with a cover note and an up-to-date CV (mentioning his/her full name in the resume attachment), giving full details regarding compensation received in the present assignment, expected salary, and three references to:

Last Date for Sending Applications: 30th June 2012

In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please mention “Head-State Conservation Programme”, in the subject line. The vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only. Applications of only the short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

conservation, conservation policies