Senior Education Officer

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About the Organization

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), a pan-India wildlife research organization, has been promoting the cause of nature conservation since 1883.

BNHS Mission: Conservation of nature, primarily biological diversity through action based on research, education and public awareness

BNHS Vision: Premier independent scientific organization with a broad based constituency, excelling in the conservation of threatened species and habitats.

Job Description/Responsibilities

To design and implement project related to biodiversity.

Nature Education

• Ensure that exiting conservation educational modules/projects/correspondence courses catering to various target audiences in Mumbai are undertaken successfully through (nature trails, presentations, workshops, nature camps, courses, etc.)
• Design Conservation education programs for underprivileged students, corporates, professionals, journalists, NGOs, etc. in Mumbai.

Content Development

• Create new Conservation Education modules, PPTs, themes, assignments, techniques & other educational material.

Administrative Supervision

• Check/verify various registers, statements, advances.
• Supervise purchase of consumables/assets as per budget provisions and maintain databases and ensure its safekeeping.
• Use existing resources/tools effectively, develop more where required.
• Initiate/ encourage holistic/eco- friendly practices in various tasks/activities.

Networking/Publicity/ Fund Raising

• Visit/Call/Email educational institutes/ corporates/ forest department to promote/present CEC offerings and explore tie-up/ collaboration opportunities.
• Write concept notes/proposals to corporates/donors to meet various funding requirements through HR/CSR funds.
• Interact with forest departments, government departments for official/promotional purposes.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Masters in Environmental Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / Botany / or similar qualification. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential.
• Fluent knowledge of Marathi, English and Hindi is necessary.

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