Bagh- Senior Wildlife Conservation/ NRM Specialist

Job Level: Mid-level

Company Profile:

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including health, education, economic growth and democracy & governance.

Position Description:

IBTCI is seeking an international Senior Wildlife Conservation/ NRM Specialist for its Mid-term Performance Evaluation of USAID’s Bengal Tiger Conservation Activity (Bagh) project which falls under USAID/Bangladesh-funded Accelerating Capacity for Monitoring & Evaluation (ACME) activity which IBTCI holds. The Bagh project was developed within the context of USAID’s broader Global Climate Change (GCC) Initiative. The Bagh Project consists of five components: expanded knowledge base; reduced illegal wildlife trafficking; minimized human-wildlife contact; enhanced communication, outreach, and gender engagement; and improved livelihoods for conservation. This is a short-term consulting opportunity, based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The expected timeframe for this evaluation is 2 months in early 2016.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Wildlife Conservation/ NRM Specialist will:

• Assess the effectiveness of project implementation according to the M&E plan;
• Assist in addressing the evaluation questions about relevant interventions, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and managing the project;  
• Provide technical leadership with respect to wildlife conservation, natural resources management and ecology;
• Participate in team meetings, key informant interviews, group meetings, site visits, and draft the sections of the report relevant to his/her expertise and role in the team
• Participate in presenting the report to USAID or other stakeholders;
• Responsible for addressing pertinent comments provided by USAID/Bangladesh or other stakeholders.

 Qualifications:

• Post graduate degree in wildlife management, ecology (ideally related to wetlands), zoology, or a related environmental science;
• At least 8 years of international field experience in wildlife / protected area management, preferably with tigers in South Asia;
• Prior M&E experience with at least one similar USAID project, or that of another international donor, and have familiarity with USAID regulations and systems;
• Excellent oral and written skills in English are required;
• Relevant experience in Bangladesh or South Asia preferred
• Knowledge of Bangla is an asset.

Applications:

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a detailed resume in English and three references to https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/jobs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.