Assistant/Programme Officer

Job Description

Qualification - M.Sc. in biological sciences discipline such as ecology, wildlife sciences, forestry sciences, environmental sciences or M.A. in environmental studies and equivalent. Experience - 1-2 years of experience in the field of Wildlife Conservation Management and working in the NGO sector is desirable Role Context - As a A/PO under the Wild Lands division, you will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the programmatic activities and provide technical support to the Project teams on-ground in project development and management, reporting and meeting donor requirements and monitoring adherence to financial protocols and compliances etc. Key Responsibilities : Provide technical support to the teams on-ground in data management and analysis, project development, donor reporting and financial management. Analysis of relevant project related data and writing technical reports and publications Work with the Project teams and the WTI communications team to generate content for the social media handles and the WTI website Assist the OiC/Division Head in preparing Project proposals and concept notes to ensure continued funding and long term sustainability of the Projects Project Planning & Management: Organise monthly review meetings for Projects to ensure that Project implementation is on track and the timeline is being followed Follow-up with the teams on field and ensure that the quarterly reviews of the Projects are carried out Undertake field visits to the project sites when required and prepare evaluation reports Coordinate and organise events with the field teams and the support divisions of WTI and assist in preparing collaterals as and when required. Donor Co-ordination : Understand individual donor requirements for each of the Projects and coordinate with the teams on field to compile technical reports as per the donor reporting timeline as well as prepare updates for donors on a regular basis (as and when something arises). Other responsibilities: Any other tasks as assigned by Head/PI. Skills - Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring, sampling and analysis of data (including socio-economic data) Working knowledge of analytical software like R and GIS is preferable. The candidate should be good in organising, prioritising, planning and coordinating work between different stakeholders with attention to detail. Prior experience in grant management, technical reporting and monitoring and evaluation will be desirable Ability to multi-task and work in a team-oriented, multi- cultural environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Prior knowledge and experience in ecological restoration will be an added advantage