Open Position: Environmental and Social Safeguards Coordinator
No. of positions: 1
Project/Department Name: Biodiversity and Livelihoods
Location: Nagaland and Bengaluru, India
Reporting Head: Project Lead
Duration: Five months
About us: Wildlife Conservation Society-India (WCS-India) stands for wildlife and wild places. We envision a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas, valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth. WCS-India’s objectives encompass a range of ecosystems and species across the country – from the dense forests of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the tropical deciduous forests of Eastern Ghats, to the arid grasslands of Rajasthan, from the unique riverine habitats of the north and northeast India landscape to the vibrant coral reefs of the Lakshadweep Islands. We also work in urban landscapes like Mumbai where people and leopards interact at close quarters. WCS–India combines cutting-edge research on tigers and other wildlife, with national capacity building and effective site-based interventions to achieve wildlife conservation.
We are initiating a biodiversity and livelihoods programme in northeast India, and we are looking for a suitable candidate who can lead the environmental and social safeguards process. This will involve traveling to and spending considerable time in the field, interacting with stakeholders, developing protocols and processes to ensure that we adhere to the strictest ethical standards in our work.
Eligibility: Qualification, Skills & Abilities
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Master’s degree in development and/or conservation sectors
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At least two years of experience in conducting interviews, technical reporting and documentation (the role is documentation-heavy)
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Excellent people skills, ability to ask appropriate, probing questions and attention to detail
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Excellent planning, time management, problem solving and organizational abilities
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Good analytical skills and well-versed with MS Office
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Important characteristics include a friendly and open disposition and trustworthy; someone who can respect confidentiality and consent of the stakeholders
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Willingness to work in potentially adverse field conditions and with teams
Preferred experience
- Familiarity with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards and the International Finance Corporation Performance Standards
Job Responsibilities
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Identify relevant stakeholders and institutions and explore partnerships
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Lead data collection and analysis
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Prepare technical and progress reports, as well as various safeguards documents, whilst keeping track of deadlines
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Coordination between field and administrative offices
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Assisting with organizing meetings, trainings and workshops
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Assisting with fundraising when required
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In-charge of ensuring the upkeep of the field station
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Any other task/work assigned by the Reporting Head or the Country Director, WCS–India.
Compensation: Commensurate with the qualifications and experience.
It’s time to apply:
To apply, please send together in one file cover letter, resumé and contact details of three referees. To submit your application, use the position title “ESMS Coordinator-Biodiversity and Livelihoods” in the subject line and email us on careers@wcsindia.org latest by March 10th, 2022.
All applications will be reviewed. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WCS-India is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage applications from women and indigenous peoples (especially from the northeast).