Officer, Terrestrial Conservation Program
Job Description
Title: Officer, Terrestrial Conservation Program
Company Name: Wildlife Conservation Society-Bangladesh
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Science (MSc) in in biology, environmental science, law, statistics, social sciences and journalism
∎ Skills Required: Analytical Thinking, Strong English and Bengali Communication, Team working capabilities
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Conducting consultations, Conducting educational outreach, Conducting Research, Conducting Training
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO, Research Organization, University
∎ Freshers are also encouraged to apply.
Job Context:
∎ The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a not-for-profit conservation and research organization actively engaged in Bangladesh since 2004 with a mission to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education and inspiring people to value nature. WCS Bangladesh supported the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) in establishing three Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Sundarbans to protect Asia`s last two remaining freshwater dolphin species, the country`s three marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Swatch-of-No-Ground submarine canyon and estuarine waters offshore the Sundarbans, around Nijhum Dwip at the mouth of the world`s third largest river system, and in the marine waters around Saint Martin`s Island to protect globally threatened marine megafauna, including dolphins, whales, sharks and rays, and sustain small-scale coastal fisheries vital to Bangladesh`s food security and economy.
∎ Over the past decade, WCS has strengthened the capacity of the Bangladesh Forest Department for systematic wildlife enforcement and monitoring patrols across the Sundarbans using the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART), and improved collaborations and coordination through interagency trainings and policy development across government sectors and law enforcement agencies, including the Forest Department, Department of Fisheries, Customs, Police, Navy, Coast Guard, and Border Guards Bangladesh, on combatting illegal wildlife trade in line with international obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). The WCS Bangladesh Program is part of the global WCS network, registered with the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau. To learn more please visit, https://www.wcs.org/; bangladesh.wcs.org.
∎ WCS Bangladesh is recruiting an Officer to support its ongoing counter wildlife trafficking (CWT) activities. The CWT Officer`s primary focus will be to support the implementation of two regional projects on countering the trafficking of CITES-listed marine species and the illegal exotic pet trade in Bangladesh.
∎ This position will be offered for 12 months starting immediately with a probationary period of three months and an option for extending employment, as per performance and availability of funds.
∎ WCS is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, or gender.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Assist with baseline assessments of trade in CITES-listed marine species and exotic pets.
∎ Assist with assessments of current regulatory and monitoring frameworks in Bangladesh for trade in CITES-listed marine species and exotic pets.
∎ Assist in organizing national-level workshops for both projects.
∎ Assist in consultations with experts and government officers for both projects.
∎ Collaborate closely with WCS Bangladesh's Marine and Terrestrial and Educational Outreach team members to accomplish project activities.
∎ Assist with the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project objectives and activities.
∎ Contribute to strengthening the positive public image of WCS as a key partner for addressing illegal wildlife trade and wildlife conservation and management issues.
∎ The CWT Officer is expected to be able to independently:
∎ Conduct desk reviews of peer-reviewed and open-source resources.
∎ Draft reports on field activities including surveys, trainings, workshops and meetings.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 22 to 40 years
Salary: Tk. 40000 - 50000 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 16 Dec 2023
Company Information:
∎ 6 Dec 2023
∎ Wildlife Conservation Society-Bangladesh
∎ Address : House-22, Road-03, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205
∎ 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 CVs with a cover letter describing their interest in and qualifications for this position addressing the Country Representative of WCS Bangladesh by email to [email protected] before 15 December 2023.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 16th Dec 2023
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