Conservation & Community Development Manager
Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHLocation: Kovalam, Kerala, India
Industry: Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
Industry: Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
Type: Contract - 6 months (with the possibility to extend).
Salary: 50,000 rupees/month, plus healthcare and a small project-based travel allowance.
Description: NA
Salary: 50,000 rupees/month, plus healthcare and a small project-based travel allowance.
Description: NA
Project Background:
Conservation & Community Development Manager Global Programs – India
The Conservation & Community Development Manager will be responsible for continuing the implementation of our waste management, coastal remediation and fisheries-related projects in southern Kerala, India.
The successful applicant will be self-motivated and adaptable to working in a rapidly changeable environment. They will need to be a great all-rounder with experience in working within a developing country on similar projects, as well as possessing a thorough understanding of community engagement, team management, fundraising and project design within a development context. Experience in engineering, specifically in regards to plastics design, will also be looked upon favourably.
Responsibilities: Educational requirements:
- Leading and refining PCFML’s waste management, coastal remediation and fisheries campaigns (based upon our Marine Conservation Masterplan and existing work to date);
- Managing our team in building and refining our Composting and Aquaponics (CaP) systems with assistance from local engineers (this includes building and testing our plastic extrusion and shredding machines);
- Managing our on-ground waste team: including overseeing our household collection service; development, management and operation of our Waste Bank and recycling facilities; as well as keeping staff on track and problem solving challenges if/when they arise;
- Developing and implementing our estuary remediation plan, including engaging and working with a team of environmental engineers and local community stakeholders;
- Mapping our team’s community surveys and fisheries management programs in the region (using ArcGIS);
- Researching, meeting and collaborating with our partner organisations to achieve long-term objectives for the region;
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Marine Conservation Centre in Kovalam Beach;
- Planning and overseeing PCFML community, business and school education programs in the region;
- An ability to attract, recruit, organise and manage local volunteer teams, as well as a range of interns from India and abroad;
- Assisting with finances, budgets, and ensuring that our local accounts are in order (in line with local reporting requirements and our local CA);
- Working with our Development Manager, campaigns staff, board and CEO on grant research, grant writing and fundraising in the region and abroad to ensure the continued growth and success of our projects;
- Developing relationships and working closely with NGO’s, local government agencies and businesses;
- An ability to articulate the organisation’s objectives and achievements to the broader public through regular local advertisements, outreach and online advertising (particularly within an international context);
- Being available for comment on the organisation’s aims, objectives and progress in local newspapers, on TV and radio;
- Helping to plan, run, market and manage PCFML events in the region;
- Providing weekly updates to the CEO, as well as formal feedback to the CEO and board on a monthly basis. .
- Bachelors or higher degree in International Development, Marine or Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field;
- A minimum of 5-years experience, or a thorough knowledge of working in developing countries on community development and/or environmental projects;
- A post-graduate university degree in a related field;
- Photography, film and/or design experience;
- Experience in engineering and/or designing food systems, composting, aquaponics, shredding and extruding plastics and/or waste innovation will be looked upon favourably.
- Fluency in Malayalam and English.
- Is self-motivated, self-reliant and adaptive with a strong work ethic;
- Has a thorough understanding of waste management, estuary remediation and/or fisheries management within an international development context OR possesses the skills and experience required within a similar field to be able to successfully lead the project;
- Possesses the ability to achieve set KPI’s, whilst reporting back progress daily, weekly and monthly to PCFML’s CEO, supporter base, directors and investors internationally;
- Demonstrates excellent leadership and team management skills including the ability to train, advise and work with a variety of team members from varying backgrounds and skill levels, as well as empowering the community to step-up and take on leadership roles within the project;
- Has knowledge and practical understanding of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.), as well as Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook);
- Has strong English written and oration skills;
Application Instructions:
- To apply please send a cover letter (three A4 page max) responding to the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA, as well as a CV to info@pcfml.org.au stating clearly ‘Conservation & Community Development Manager India’ in the subject of your e-mail.
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
Date Posted: 2020-09-27