Director / Team Leader – Western Ghats-Nilgiris Landscape

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About the Organization

Established as a Charitable Trust on 27 November, 1969, WWF India set out with the aim of reducing the degradation of Earth’s natural environment and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. In 1987, the organization changed it's name from the World Wildlife Fund to World Wide Fund for Nature India. With five decades of extensive work in the sector, WWF India today is one of the leading conservation organizations in the country.

Job Responsibilities

The Director/Team Leader, will represent WWF India in the Western Ghats Nilgiris Landscape and will be expected to drive the implementation of the programme to deliver its strategic outcomes in close coordination with an internal Programme Steering Group (PSG).

Specific areas of responsibility include:

Strategy & Vision

• Internalize and communicate the WGNL programme strategy to multiple stakeholders within and outside the organization (including the global WWF network).
• Work with the PSG to continually review and refresh the strategic approach and provide innovative ideas towards sustainable development and conservation in WGNL

Management & Coordination

• Work with the PSG to assess and get necessary human resources as required for the delivery of the programme
• Manage and provide strategic guidance to the team, consultants and other partner organizations engaged in delivery of the programme
• Conduct regular performance assessment of the team members and take pro-active steps for excellence in outcomes
• Provide technical and strategy input in specific areas to ensure a strong and adaptive programme of work

Accountability

• Work with the PSG 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

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with the PSG to 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 PSG to implement this
• Ensure effective and ongoing networking with key partners including government agencies, other organizations and institutions working in the WGNL including community institutions

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s or higher degree in Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, management or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in project management and leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders including communities, government, 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 / river basin management

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to think strategically and plan proactively
• Experience in managing mixed teams
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written in English and Tamil)
• Documentation and report writing skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively, multitask and meet deadlines

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