Senior Programme Officer – Marine Conservation – WWF-India

We, at WWF, believe that humans can live in harmony with nature. In India, we’re studying snow leopards in the Himalayas, tracking tigers in the Terai and Kanha Pench corridor, working with businesses to develop green modules and with communities to find ways to reduce their dependence on forests, among many other projects. There’s a lot more that we do – and we need people with heart to help us do it.

Roles and Responsibilities

WWF India has a growing marine conservation programme with a focus on promoting sustainable fisheries, conserving threatened marine species & habitats, as well as promoting effective planning and management on land and sea. Within these strategic areas, geographic priorities include the states of Gujarat, Kerala, Goa, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Lakshadweep. In achieving our conservation objectives, WWF works with a wide range of stakeholders including local communities, NGOs, government agencies, research institutions and corporates.

WWF India has exciting new projects planned in Odisha, for which a committed individual, with a keen interest in marine issues and coastal communities, is required. The successful individual will be a part of the Marine Conservation Programme. The position will be based in Bhubaneswar.

The projects would involve working on issues related to marine megafauna, marine plastics, mangrove conservation, fisheries management and blue economy. They will work closely with the Programme coordinator to implement marine projects in Odisha.

From 2 to 3 year(s) of experience

Location: Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

Job profile

The role will require travel along the coast of Odisha to field sites, for the following activities:

• Actively carrying out all project-related activities that are based in Odisha
• Playing a key role in the planning and executing social research for ongoing projects
• Assist in implementing community-participation-based mangrove conservation and turtle project initiatives.
• Conduct consultations with government, local communities, and non-government partners.
• Develop and deliver training to relevant government experts and communities.
• Convene periodic meetings of communities on livelihoods enhancement activities
• Engage with external stakeholders and develop/manage partnerships.
• Contribute to external and internal communications.
• Analysis of data and effective writing of scientific reports in English.
• Conducting coastal related outreach activities with schools, communities and general public.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications and requirements:

• Master’s degree in marine biology/ecology/environment/social sciences/wildlife or equivalent relevant field experience in the associated topics
• Good understanding of marine conservation issues.
• Two years of work experience in either marine or social sectors.
• Strong spoken and written skills in English and working knowledge in Odia.
• Ability to work independently in remote places, with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Role: Other

Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter

Industry: NGO / Social Services / Industry Associations

Functional Area Other

Role Category Other

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Key Skills
English communications, Data analysis, Manage partnerships, Mangrove conservation, stakeholder engagement , scientific reports, Odia, Marine conservation, community engagement, government liaison, Livelihoods

Education

PG: MS/M.Sc(Science) in Environmental science

Company Profile

World Wide Fund
WWF-India is one of the largest organizations, engaged in wildlife and nature conservation since the past 50 years.