Regional Coordinator, Himalayan High altitude Wetlands Programme

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Regional Coordinator, Himalayan High altitude Wetlands Programme

WWF India is coordinating a regional programme on Himalayan High Altitude Wetlands that coversBhutan,China,India,NepalandPakistan. The programme works with multiple stakeholders to conserve the biodiversity, ecosystem services and hydrological functions of these critical areas.  While providing the diverse peoples of the region with the life source necessary to nurture their rich culture, traditions, and livelihoods.  This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to provide leadership, technical support and strategic guidance to this programme which works in some of the most beautiful and ecologically fragile ecosystems in the world. The programme, which is also called Saving Wetlands Sky High (SWSH) is entering a second phase, which will consolidate the actions and learnings from the previous work and move to new directions in the face of emerging challenges such as climate change and increasing tourism to these areas. While country-level activities will be undertaken by the respective teams in the countries mentioned about, the Regional Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of the programme and the specific regional (multi-country) activities identified in the programme.

The Regional Coordinator will provide dynamic leadership and coordination to the programme and increase the profile of this important conservation programme. The candidate will be expected to take responsibility for coordination of the program, which will include: 

• Overall programme development and technical reporting based on the agreed objectives
• Coordinating with and providing support to the Project Managers of the countries where the programme is implemented
• Implementing and reporting on the regional activities of the programme
• Managing the Regional Coordination Unit team
• Providing strategic guidance and technical support, particularly to the India SWSH programme
• Liaising with WWF Donor Office(s) and related WWF Global Initiatives  

   Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

-    A master’s degree/postgraduate level qualification in environmental sciences such as biology, ecology,    forestry, natural resource management or similar discipline.

-     At least 5 years’ experience in managing complex socio-economic development programs or programs with a focus on natural resource management.

-     Experience of working in the Himalayan region and extensive knowledge on key issues and challenges faced by mountain ecosystems and communities

-     Knowledge and experience in wetland conservation, climate change adaptation and working in other Himalayan countries outside India would be an asset.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian NGO pay scales and will depend upon candidate’s experience levels and the overall WWF-India salary structure.  WWF-India does not provide housing, telephone or vehicle facilities.  Interested candidates with relevant qualifications and skills should apply by 30^th September 2011, along with a cover letter (not more than 1 page) and an up-to-date CV, giving full details regarding compensation received in the present assignment, expected salary, and three references to:- 

Director-HR & Manpower Development,

Human Resources Department

WWF-India

172-B, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110 003 (Ph. 4150 4815-19)

Email: recruitments@wwfindia.net

 

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