Website Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Programme Officer
Country: NP
City: Nepal
Category: Conservation
Department (and Section): Conservation and Policy – Global Conservation Programmes – Species
Level: Officer / Advisor / Executive / Coordinator
Position Type: Full-Time / Fixed Term Contract
Overview
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
During its near 200 years history, it has had a firm legacy of conservation, research, and animal care in over 50 countries, helping it pursue its vision of a world where wildlife thrives. ZSL’s purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people so that they understand their roles in helping stop wild animals from going extinct. ZSL has been working in Nepal for the past 27 years.
Role Profile
ZSL Nepal programme is a highly diverse programme with projects spanning integrated landscape management as well as species conservation (namely tiger, rhino, and EDGE species), protected area management, sustainable community development and building in country conservation capacity. This rapidly expanding programme is seeking a talented and result oriented Programme Officer with extensive and relevant management and conservation experience to assist the Country Office in leading the delivery and development of this exciting programme.
The Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a suite of projects, working closely with senior management to streamline current operations and ensure continuity of delivery of high-quality outputs with significant conservation impacts. The position is field based in Terai Arc Landscape with regular trips to other project sites.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide overall technical support for planning, implementation and monitoring of Project activities in western Terai landscape.
- Develop harmonious relations and work jointly with team members including providing administrative and logistical assistance as required.
- Ensure that all fieldwork activities are implemented according to procedures and guidelines and safeguarding policies.
- Ensure that projects are efficiently and effectively managed, with work plans being developed and followed ensuring project objectives are achieved in line with the time frame.
- Manage all administrative, procurement and financial aspects of the project according to the Project Procedures Manual.
- Represent ZSL in different fora, attend meetings and provide technical support to partners as needed.
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Person Specification
- Masters degree in forestry/wildlife and should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- Proven skills in project implementation, keeping track on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and reporting, and stakeholder’s engagement in ZSL supported conservation projects.
- Proven skills in coordination among government agencies particularly the protected areas, Divisional Forest Offices, provincial ministries, and local government. Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and the Ministry of Forests and Environment are the main line agencies of ZSL supported project activities.
ZSL Nepal Office would welcome applications from Nepalese citizens for our Programme Officer position.
To Apply
Applicants will need to send their CV and supporting statement (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability to zslnepalinfo@zsl.org or humanresources@zsl.org or by clicking the apply button on the ZSL website.
Closing date for applications: 17:00 (Nepal time) Thursday 28 February 2023.
The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728 and with SWC in Nepal.