Multiple Openings at Wildlife Conservation Society-India

About us: The Wildlife Conservation Society-India works to conserve wildlife, backed by science. We work in partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations to deal with conservation challenges such as human-wildlife interaction, combating wildlife trafficking, conservation of marine ecosystems and species, conservation of endangered species, livelihood development of local communities, and so on. Committed to wildlife conservation and the ecological world view that recognizes the inextricable link between human welfare and protection of wildlife and wild spaces, WCS-India endeavors to inspire positive attitudes in people towards wildlife.

WCS-India is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

1. Accounts Associate

Reports to: Finance Manager

Duration: One year (Renewable)

Job Responsibilities:

• Review all Settlements, Petty cash review / settlements & other expenses before submitting for approval.
• Verify all vendor payment and coordinate process for release of payment to vendor.
• Review and process payments for staff and vendors and maintaining MIS for tracking of advance and payments.
• Review and process payment vouchers (travel, petty cash, vendors, & consultant etc.) with due considerations to deductions (advances taxes).
• Ensure the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliation’s
• Checking expense statements against policy
• Upload payments in the bank
• Data entry in Tally
• Implement control policies – Payroll reconciliation, advances
• Online procurements/Payments
• Maintain fixed assets register
• Assist in budget planning by tracking expenses against the budget
• Any other task/work assigned by the reporting supervisor.

Required Qualification, Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• Graduate /Post Graduate Degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounts
• 3-4 years of experience in similar field, preferably from Nonprofit sector
• Proficiency in Computer à knowledge of Tally & MS. Office
• Good communications skills
• Accounting skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to details.
• Follow timelines

Compensation: Offered as per the qualification and experience.

It’s time to apply:

To apply, please send together in one file cover letter and updated resume. Submit your application using the position title “Accounts Associate” in the subject line and send us on careers@wcsindia.org  latest by July 15, 2021

All applications will be reviewed however only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further process.

2. Administration Manager

No. of position: 1

Location: Bengaluru

Work experience: A minimum 5 years of experience in handling office administration, vendor management etc.

Travel:  as and when required

Required Qualification, Skills & Abilities:

• Any Bachelor’s degree/Post-graduate degree in business administration, management or related field
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in local language (Kannada).
• Knowledge of administrative management practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, Self-driven.
• Experience in establishing relations and dealing with government /semi government authorities/departments.
• Proficiency with computers -MS office
• Experience in Admin, Purchase & Procurement process

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervising day to day office administration of the office and lead the team.
• Liaising with local government authorities, Banks, landlords, RTO, insurance company officials etc.
• Responsible for vendor development, procurement and facility management.
• Ensure insurance against the risks the institution is exposed to – property, vehicle, health, accident, D&O and efficient claims handling.
• Responsible for the management of the institutions assets including repair and maintenance of the office building, equipment’s, office vehicles.
• Ensure safety, hygiene and maintenance of office premises/guest house and all necessary AMCs/service contracts are in place.
• Manage travel logistics for staff and liaison with hotels/travel agencies as required under policy.

Compensation: Offered as per the qualification and experience.

To apply:

Please send together in one file cover letter and updated resume. Submit your application using the position title “Administration Manager, Bengaluru” in the subject line and send us on careers@wcsindia.org by 15-Jul-21. All applications will be reviewed however only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further process.

3. Conservation Assistant – GIB Project, Jaisalmer

No. of position: 1

Project Name: Conservation of Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and its Habitats in Thar landscapes

Location: Desert National Park/Pokhran – Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Reports to: Project Leader

Work experience: Minimum 2 year of relevant work experience in wildlife conservation field.

About the project: The project focuses on the in-situ conservation of the GIB and its habitats in Thar Desert. The project aims to address different threats by adopting a broad multi-pronged approach to transform local communities by bringing about desired change in their knowledge, attitudes & skills.

Required Qualification, Skills & Abilities: 

• Masters or Bachelors in Social/Life Sciences degree in Wildlife Science/Ecology.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate with community in local language i.e. Marwari, Hindi.
• Physically fit to work in the field under adverse weather conditions.
• Able to work as part of a team very crucial.
• Excellent planning, time management, problem solving, team building and organizational abilities.
• Must have a 2 wheel/4 wheel valid driving license.
• Candidates native of and/or having worked in the above area/Grassland/Wetland habitats will be given preference.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Conducting field visits to collect data/information.
• Monitor and guide GIB watchers in protection of important enclosures in project areas.
• Collate daily monitoring information from village watchers and field assistants from project areas.
• Maintain, update and analyze monthly Monitoring data.
• Support the project team in preparation of reports and presentations, micro plans, biodiversity documentation etc.
• Raise awareness on need for conservation, especially in school children through activities/outreach programmes
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly and donor technical reports
• Any other work as assigned by the Project Leader for programme implementation in the field

Compensation: Offered as per qualifications and experience

It’s time to apply: To apply, please send together in one file cover letter and updated resume. Submit your application by using the position title “Conservation Assistant-GIB, Jaisalmer” in the subject line and send us on careers@wcsindia.org. All applications will be reviewed however only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further process.