The Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT) Programme is looking to hire two Project Coordinators to work with us on projects aimed at reducing illegal wildlife trade.
Programme brief: Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is a complex and dynamic conservation concern with far-reaching negative implications. IWT threatens ecosystems, causes biodiversity loss, risks human health, erodes culture, and undermines legitimate governance and economies, among other concerns. The CWT Programme of WCS-India works to conserve wildlife threatened by IWT through evidence-based approaches and collaboration with stakeholders. We work across landscapes and species, focusing on important IWT source sites, entry-exit points, urban markets, and the coastline, and species such as pangolins, turtles and fresh-water tortoises, native and non-native wildlife traded as pets, and illegally traded marine species.
Open Position: Two
Position Title: Project Coordinator
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Bengaluru
Salary: Commensurate with industry standards and experience
Application Closing Date: 30th April, 2024
Expected Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 1 year
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist the Project Manager in coordinating and monitoring key activities related to projects in Northeast India or urban markets.
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Assist in developing program and project outputs, including technical reports, donor reports, fundraising proposals, and other communication material.
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Lead in planning and logistics of capacity-development workshops and stakeholder meetings and measuring their outcomes.
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Assist in qualitative data collection (surveys and interviews) and analysis using relevant software.
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Lead the CWT Helpline and provide assistance to law enforcement officials on queries related to illegal wildlife trade.
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Assist with other program responsibilities, as required.
Job Requirements:
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Master's degree in ecology, environment, biology, wildlife management/conservation, or any related field.
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Minimum four years of work experience.
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Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
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Working experience with governments, donors, non-government, and international development organizations preferable.
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Strong analytical aptitude and software skills.
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A good team player who can work under pressure and is proactive.
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Willingness to travel to the project states.
To apply, email us at cwt@wcsindia.org by 30th April, 2024, using the subject line “Project Coordinator-CWT”. Send your updated resume and cover letter in one file with three references and their contact details.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.
About the Organisation: Wildlife Conservation Society-India (WCS-India) is a Section 25 non-profit company incorporated in India and compliant with all Indian regulations. We envision a world where all life, on land and water, and people thrive together. In accordance with the global mission, WCS-India’s overarching goal is the protection and conservation of the natural environment, its flora and fauna, and in particular the preservation of wildlife and wild places in India. We combine wildlife conservation action and strategic policy interventions with rigorous principles of conservation science and forge long-lasting, productive partnerships with governmental and non-governmental partners as well as with local communities. Our conservation action addresses the overarching threats of habitat fragmentation, poaching and wildlife trade, as well as human-wildlife interactions, which impact our biodiversity and its habitats.