Qualifications: The candidate must hold a Master's degree in Biological Sciences / Wildlife Sciences / Conservation / Ecology / allied subjects. A Ph. D. in a related subject in the field of Wildlife Sciences / Conservation is desirable.
Work Experience And Essential Qualities
- Minimum work experience of 12-15 years required in wildlife conservation, appropriately trained in project management techniques and processes and with a proven record of managing large multi-donor multi-year conservation projects in India.
- The candidate must have strong organization and prioritization, time-management, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking. He/she must have an excellent written and oral communication skills and capable of articulating complex technical issues for a wide range of target audiences.
- Sound knowledge of protected area management, landscape conservation, ecosystem restoration, human-wildlife conflict mitigation and effects of linear infrastructure on landscape ecology is a must.
- Preference will be given to a candidate having working experience of working on conservation issues in Nilgiri landscape, Shola forest and Western Ghats.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the team of project staff and consultants to achieve the desired project impact in a timely manner
- Developing project implementation and monitoring plans, preparing operational budget in coordination with PI and Co-PI
- Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans
- Co-ordinate with different thematic Division Heads and field teams to allocate resources to help implement project activities
- Liaison with Forest Department, line agencies, conservation partners and other stakeholders in the landscape.
- Establish and maintain systems (monitoring, attendance, expenditure, budgeting) to ensure effective project implementation
- Undertake timely and periodic monitoring and review of project activities and ensure necessary mid-term course correction of project plans and budgets
- Suggest course correction in the project based on the monitoring and review and effectiveness of strategies and activities, and
- Ensure quality work on the ground with desired technical and managerial support to the project team
- Ensure timely submission of project deliverables to the donor and other government agencies.
- Ensure financial management in line with budgets and relevant finance policies of the organization and donor agency
- Maintain high level of motivation in the team and ensure adherence to good HR practise and policy.
The Project Head is expected to spend 50% of the time on technical supervision, planning, monitoring and review of the project, 30% time in producing deliverables, and the remaining 20% time on coordination and liaising with stakeholders and government agencies.
