Job Description

About Us WWF India\'s conservation programme includes a priority focus on eight terrestrial landscapes located in diverse ecoregions. Conservation at the landscape scale involves working on various issues that directly and indirectly impact the landscape. This includes conservation related issues (species and habitat management & monitoring, addressing human-wildlife conflict, maintaining landscape connectivity, enhancing protection); social development (community empowerment, sustainable livelihoods); river basin management; climate change adaptation, as well as engaging with external drivers of land use change such as infrastructure development, agriculture production and extractive. Approaches include field implementation, research & monitoring, capacity building & institutional development, policy advocacy and engagement with multiple partners including local communities, industries, government agencies and CSOs. WWF-India has recently launched a programme in the Godavari River basin. The Godavari River basin and its surrounding areas in Telangana, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh form the Godavari Landscape, a region with extensive forest cover. The ecological integrity of this area has been disturbed by changes in land use and the fragmentation and degradation of forests. This has greatly depleted the populations of wild mammals, including tigers and gaurs. The region is also home to Scheduled Tribes like Koya, Kollam, and Mannae. Hence, wildlife conservation needs to go hand-in-hand with human welfare. This presents an opportunity to strengthen local institutions for decentralised forest management - a step in line with the global goals of conservation, climate-change mitigation, and sustainability. WWF-India seeks a candidate committed to conservation, sustainable development, and proven leadership abilities to drive and manage the Godavari Landscape. The candidate will be expected to work across multiple disciplines and lead a diverse team of managers, biologists, social scientists, and field staff. The candidate would also be expected to engage and work with diverse stakeholders, including senior government officials and community leaders, to achieve the landscape conservation objectives. The Landscape Coordinator will represent WWF-India in the Godavari Landscape and will be expected to drive the implementation of the programme to deliver its strategic outcomes in close coordination with the Director - Central India Programme. Job Profile: Management & Coordination Work with the Director to assess and get necessary human resources as required for the delivery of the programme. Manage and guide the team, consultants and other partner organisations & institutes engaged in the development and implementation of the landscape strategy. Conduct regular performance assessments of the team members and take proactive steps to achieve excellence in outcomes. Provide technical and strategic input in specific areas to ensure a strong and adaptive landscape conservation programme. Staying current and being informed on the policies of the state governments of Andhra, Telengana and Maharashtra that have immediate or long term effects of conservation of wildlife and their habitats and strategize our actions based on this Accountability Work with the Director to ensure regular liaising with all project donors. Put in place and ensure effective implementation of technical and financial reporting mechanisms. Work with the WWF-India Social Safeguards team to ensure effective implementation of the Environmental and Social Safeguards. Regularly communicate to the Programme Communications team on updates from the landscape Stakeholder Engagement Develop and externalise an effective communications strategy for the programme. Develop an effective stakeholder engagement plan and manage relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders. Design a policy/advocacy strategy and work with the Director and the team to implement this. Ensure effective and ongoing networking with key partners, including government agencies, other organisations and institutions working in the Godavari Landscape, including community institutions. Requirements Requirements Desired Education, Experience and Abilities: Master\'s or higher degree in Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, management or a related field Proficiency in both oral and written in English, working knowledge of Telugu/ Marathi would be advantageous) At least 8 years of experience in project management and leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including communities, government departments and agencies, research institutions, corporates and donors. Understanding of broad concepts of landscape conservation and community development/ governance. Experience in any of the following fields would be an added advantage - wildlife conservation/ social development Ability to think strategically and plan proactively. Experience in managing mixed teams. Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written in English, working knowledge of Telugu/ Marathi would be advantageous). Documentation and report writing skills.A A bility to coordinate effectively, multitask and meet deadlines

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