NRM and Protected Area Management Officer

Job Description

Title: NRM and Protected Area Management Officer

Company Name: A Reputed National NGO

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Wetland Agriculture, Fisheries, Geography, or a related discipline.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Project: USAID Ecosystems /Protibesh Activity
∎ Position: NRM and Protected Area Management Officer
∎ Job Location: North-East Region of Bangladesh
∎ Job Nature: Full-time (up to May 2026)
∎ Expected Joining Date: October 15, 2023.
∎ The Protibesh project is funded by USAID which focuses on three result areas including i) Strengthening environmental governance and management; ii) Mitigating biodiversity threats and iii) Advancement of market-based incentives that promote sustainable natural resources management under the Development Objective "Strengthened Resilience to Natural Hazards." The goal of Protibesh is to improve ecosystem conservation in and around targeted key biodiversity areas of Bangladesh such as northeast haor areas and southwest Sundarbans.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ This position will be responsible for forest and wetland management activities at the assigned region.
∎ S/he will support selected UPs to develop environmental plans that align with and complement PA and ECA plans and determine UP fund allocation.
∎ Support reviews of management plans
∎ Support RIMS, FRSS, GIS, and SMART
∎ Liaise with respective government line agencies including Department of Fisheries, Forest Department, Department of Land and local administration.
∎ Illustrative activities:
∎ Contribute to develop site level planning related to Natural Resources Management (NRM) and Protected Area (PA) i.e. forest and wetland Management.
∎ Identify Natural Resources (NR) and Protected Area (PA) i.e. forest and wetland issues to incorporate into management plans.
∎ Pursue to incorporate Protected Area (PA) issues at local level planning in Government and other sectors including selected Union Parishad
∎ Utilize and maintain the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) system for monitoring and reporting on wildlife conservation efforts, ensuring that data is accurately collected and reported.
∎ Perform GIS-related work, including mapping, spatial analysis, and data management, to enhance the effectiveness of natural resource management and conservation efforts.
∎ Facilitate in planning to develop and implement co-management plans.
∎ Guide respective site level staffs to implement Co-Management Organizations (CMOs) management plans
∎ Assist Biophysical monitoring and assessment planning
∎ Coordinate baseline survey and assessment on NRM and protected area management related activities
∎ Provide technical support and training to staffs
∎ Bridge linkages with fisheries, environment, and forest departments to implement field-level activities
∎ Leverage other organizations/institutions for sustainable financing in the implementation of PA management plans
∎ Provide and validate data from the site offices on NRM and Protected Area Management in the management information system
∎ Any other activities as assigned by the respective management.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum five years of experience in NRM and or PA management
∎ Familiarity with GIS software and tools, with experience in spatial analysis and mapping preferred.
∎ Experience with the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) is a plus.
∎ Having excellent understanding on local contexts, co-management, conservation, country policies, rules and acts related to forest and wetland.
∎ Strong ability in working with GoB systems.
∎ Having excellent communication, facilitation and motivational skill.
∎ Understanding on local culture and languages.
∎ Excellent reporting skill in English.
∎ Abilities to undertake extensive travel at village level.
∎ To protect children in connection and uphold safeguarding principles.
∎ Effective computer literacy and Tab & web-based MIS operation.
∎ Having problem solving and prompt decision making capacity.
∎ Ability to work under pressure.
∎ Having non-discriminatory and gender sensitive perception.
∎ Willingness and ability to drive motorcycle in the field as and when required; Valid driving license is an added advantage.

Salary:
∎ BDT 80,608/month and other admissible benefits.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 2 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 25 Sep 2023
∎ A Reputed National NGO

Category: NGO/Development