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Director – Environment Education
Organization: World Wildlife Fund - WWF
Apply By: 15 Feb 2023
Location: New Delhi(Delhi)
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.
WWF India is a science-based organization which addresses issues such as the conservation of species and its habitats, climate change, water and environmental education, among many others. Over the years, its perspective has broadened to reflect a more holistic understanding of the various conservation issues facing the country and seeks to proactively encourage environmental conservation by working with different stakeholders- Governments, NGOs, schools and colleges, corporates, students and other individuals.
Job Description
WWF-India, one of the largest organizations engaged in wildlife and nature conservation in the country, invites applications from self-motivated, dynamic and experienced individuals with an inherent interest towards the conservation of nature to lead its Environment Education programme and its delivery through our India offices.
This is a senior level position. The Environment Education Division at WWF - India is long established and is amongst our priority programmes.
Job Responsibilities
- Strategy formulation and delivery of WWF-India’s Environment Education initiatives through schools, State Offices and with partner organizations.
- Develop and execute on initiatives to create an interest with students, schools, youth and volunteers on nature connect actions.
- Provide inspiring leadership to team members.
- Provide direction and guidance for the development of content and methodology that relevant and engaging.
- Contribute to Policy matters with National/ State Education Bodies.
- Develop funding proposals to secure long term funding for implementation of strategy.
Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience
- Approx 15 years’ relevant work experience. Knowledge of the education sector, an interest in the environment and working with the target audience is essential.
- Masters degree in a related subject.
- Leadership, with proven execution capability.
- Collaborative. Effective in working with cross functional teams.
- Strong influencing and advocacy skills.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills. Does need to represent WWF India in various external forums.
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