Job: Head-TRAFFIC Programme-India

WWF-India

Environmental Services

New Delhi, India (Will need to travel as required)

Senior Management

15 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 and vehicle facilities.

About TRAFFIC:

TRAFFIC – the wildlife trade monitoring network – is a joint conservation programme of WWF and IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature). It was established in 1976, since then it has developed into a worldwide network with a considerable international reputation for helping to identify and address conservation challenges linked to wildlife trade.

TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade in wild animals and plants is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and provides its information to diverse audiences worldwide as a basis for effective conservation policies and programmes. It has more than 20 offices worldwide, organized in eight regional programmes.

TRAFFIC operates as a Programme Division of WWF-India, based in New Delhi. The TRAFFIC Head will lead an active TRAFFIC team working in India.

Tenure: The duration of the contract is for a 3 year period subject to extension as may be decided.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinates implementation of TRAFFIC’s conservation programme in India.
• Manages the TRAFFIC team in India, including technical and financial oversight, and is responsible for further development of the team.
• Collaborates with senior colleagues in the international TRAFFIC network in developing projects necessary to deliver the TRAFFIC global conservation programme.
• Coordinates with other TRAFFIC offices and partner organizations.
• Provides support to CITES Management Authority and other institutions and individuals in implementation of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) and strengthening wildlife law enforcement.
• Manages effective implementation of the India work programme to expected TRAFFIC quality standards, including activities in the areas of research, policy development, communications and capacity building.
• Manages the budget of TRAFFIC India and ensures effective administration and accounting of funds and the accurate and timely reporting of consolidated and project-related financial statements and accounts.

The position requires understanding of and experience in:

• wildlife conservation
• law enforcement in the context of wildlife management
• training and capacity building, especially in collaboration with government agencies
• managing of a dedicated and specialist team

The detailed requirements of this position are:

Essential:

• A post graduate degree in Natural Science, Political Science, Social Science, Law or Economics.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in conservation, familiarity with major trends in biodiversity conservation in India, strong understanding of policies and issues relevant to the international trade in wild animals and plants.
• Candidates must be mature and experienced individuals and able to provide leadership to the programme at a senior level.

Desirable:

• A good understanding of CITES and other international conservation laws and agreements, of wildlife management and sustainable development issues, and of South Asian policies regarding the conservation, use of and trade in biological resources.
• Understanding of the functioning of government management structures in India and the wider South Asia region related to trade in wild animals and plants.
• Strong skills in programme management, analysis of research results, planning and project implementation.
• A willingness to travel widely and frequently and work under pressure.

Other Important Skills & Competencies:

• Good interpersonal, supervisory and leadership skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Fundraising experience and financial management skills.
• Designing and conducting training programmes.
• Fluency in English and Hindi, and excellent writing skills.
• Communications skills and experience of working with the media, report writing and content development.
• Familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and data base software, and with electronic communication technology.

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 online, 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:

Director – HR & Manpower Development,
Human Resources Department,
WWF-India,
172-B, Lodi Estate,
New Delhi – 110003 (India)
E-mail: recruitments@wwfindia.net

Last Date for Sending Applications: 30th June, 2012

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

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