Marine Community Engagement & Policy Officer
Job Description
Title: Marine Community Engagement & Policy Officer
Company Name: Wildlife Conservation Society-Bangladesh
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Science (MSc) in fisheries, marine or environmental or social sciences, zoology or conservation biology
∎ The ability to develop and communicate strategies and concepts in English and Bangla, both orally and in writing, is highly valued.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At most 1 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO, Research Organization
Job Context:
∎ The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Bangladesh is a not-for-profit conservation and research organization actively engaged in Bangladesh since 2004, aiming to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. WCS Bangladesh works closely with government and community partners for advancing science-based and community-informed marine conservation solutions that optimize the protection of threatened marine wildlife and their priority habitats with sustaining coastal fisheries and livelihoods.
∎ This position will be offered for one year from 01 April 2023, with an initial 3-month probationary period and an option for renewing employment as per the performance and availability of funds.
∎ WCS is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ WCS Bangladesh is recruiting a Marine Community Engagement & Policy Officer to support our Research and Marine Policy & Management Coordinators by:
∎ Assisting in the recruitment, training, and mentoring of the WCS Citizen Science Fishermen Safety Network (CSFSN) members.
∎ Monitoring weather predictions and providing timely updates to CSFSN members about adverse weather conditions and fishing ban periods.
∎ Strengthening our engagement with local (fisheries) association leaders, focal community leaders, local government officers, and non-government partners through regular communications, information sharing, and field visits.
∎ Maintaining updated workplans to ensure timely preparation, completion, and reporting of program activities.
∎ Assisting with equipment procurement, inventory, and maintenance.
∎ Supporting the planning, conduct, analysis, and reporting of research activities, consultations, impact assessments, trainings, and educational outreach programs.
∎ Assisting with financial and administrative program requirements, including budget preparation, procurement procedures, and tracking and documenting expenditures.
∎ Supporting coordination with other WCS-BD programs to align workplans and optimize the use of available resources.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 35 years
∎ We are looking for a candidate who is self-directed and can manage variable workloads and engage with diverse collaborators.
∎ Strong communication skills in English and Bengali (written and spoken) are essential. Candidates originating from southeastern Bangladesh with the ability to communicate in local dialects will be given preference.
∎ Previous experience in applied research and engagement with coastal communities is a plus. The position will be based in Dhaka but requires frequent travel, including to remote locations in south-eastern Bangladesh.
Salary: Tk. 40000 - 50000 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 12 Mar 2023
Company Information:
∎ 5 Mar 2023
∎ Wildlife Conservation Society-Bangladesh
∎ Business : The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS - www.wcs.org) began operations in Bangladesh in 2004 focusing on marine conservation with an emphasis on marine megafauna. WCS Bangladesh collaborated with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) to establish the country’s first two marine protected areas and three Wildlife Sanctuaries for freshwater dolphins in the Sundarbans. WCS supports the GoB in developing science-based, community informed protected area management plans, improving the effectiveness of law enforcement through patrols using a spatial monitoring and reporting tool (SMART) and strengthening the capacity for compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). WCS’s extensive engagement with relevant stakeholders, our offices in the capital city Dhaka and Khulna, 25 experienced local staff, and an extensive network of citizen scientists, trained interns, community members, and partner NGOs place us in an ideal position to help Bangladesh conserve threatened species and their habitat.
Category: NGO/Development
: Interested candidates should send their up-to-date CV along with a cover letter describing their interest in and suitability for this position to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for Marine Community Engagement & Policy Officer' by March 12, 2023.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 12th Mar 2023
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