Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager, Biodiversity – (1 Position)
Organization: ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, South Asia
Location: New Delhi
Industry: Environment
Type: Full time
Salary: NA
Description: NA
Responsibilities:
- Work with State Biodiversity Boards, City Corporations and other city government agencies, district administration, pastoralists and communities in the project landscapes and assist in project activities
- Develop and manage strong relationships with government agencies and other key stakeholders and partners
- Undertake studies at the project sites to document existing biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Assist in development of project deliverables including natural asset maps, Local Biodiversity Strategy Action Plans; Restoration Plans
- Assist in compiling and preparing research reports and project presentations
- Assist with developing concept notes and project proposals
- Provide support and assistance in all aspects related to organizing and executing project events such as training programmes and workshops
- Assist with developing and maintaining content for project website, and keeping project information updated on the ICLEI South Asia and related websites
- Ensure close co-ordination with local governments/executing agencies, support provision of top quality services and facilitation of knowledge building and management
- Undertake project related travel, if required
- Provide project updates to managers or superiors on a regular basis
Educational requirements:
- Masters or higher degree in Ecology/ Biodiversity Conservation/ Wildlife Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Forestry
Experience requirements
- Minimum 5-6 years of relevant, post qualification, professional experience at organisation (s) working in the biodiversity conservation sector in a similar capacity
Desired Skills:
- Have an educational background in biodiversity conservation/ natural resources management
- Have excellent language skills:
- English language skills - both spoken and written;
- Knowledge of speaking skills in Hindi and any other regional language of India will be an asset
- Be able to undertake and support mapping exercises and undertake taxa based biodiversity surveys
- Be able to set and consistently meet realistic and challenging targets; be able to manage circumstances in order to achieve those targets to meet project objectives
- Be able to work independently and pro-actively
- Have an ability to work under tight deadlines and under pressure
- Have an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Have excellent leadership skills and ability to negotiate with various stakeholders
- Be able to travel extensively and trek in high altitudes as well
- Have an enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn, adapt and take on a wide range of tasks
Application Instructions:
- Interested candidates are requested to submit CV (along with one-page note describing your suitability for the position and two references) by email to iclei-southasia@iclei.org and monalisa.sen@iclei.org
- Reference Notification
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: 2021-02-28
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