Job Description for the WWF vacancy Coordinator - Development, Research & Monitoring

WWF NEPAL PROGRAM
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title : Coordinator - Development, Research & Monitoring
Reports to : Conservation Program Director
I. Major Responsibility:
The DRM Coordinator will be responsible for providing scientific input, technical back stopping, co-ordinating and supervising all research activities; developing project and research proposals/concepts and monitoring all programs and projects. Responsible for identifying potential funding sources and will assist the Conservation Program Director (CPD) and Country Representative (CR) in fund raising, co-ordinating and communicating with different donor agencies for funding.
II. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Program Development
Survey and identify potential donor portfolios in and outside the WWF network for funding opportunities in areas that are compatible to WWF Nepal’s work. Identify funding gaps in collaboration and co-ordination with CPD and Program Directors for programs and projects in terai and mountains. Explore partnerships and joint proposal opportunities with other agencies working in the field of natural resource management.
Develop concepts and proposals in close consultations with program staff and project staff for fund raising. Submit and follow up on all WWF proposals with donors and update the CPD and program staff. Co-ordinate with consultants and experts for program development. Review concepts and proposals developed by the program staff to ensure they are consistent with the donor’s requirements.
Communicate with WWF network/programs such as WWF-UK, WWF-US, WWF-NL, LHNI, AREAS, and Tiger Program for funding opportunities. Co-ordinate with Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and Department of Forests for the Government’s requirements within WWF’s project and develop proposals. Train field and other program staff in concept development and proposal writing.
2. Research and Monitoring
Identify WWF Nepal program’s impacts on conservation by developing overall targets and indicators for all projects in co-ordination CPD, PDs and program staff. Coordinate implementation of all wildlife research and monitoring activities in the field.
Identify research needs, design research proposals, develop required TORs, identify researchers/consultants, supervise, monitor and co-ordinate research work.
Make regular field visits to monitor the ongoing project and research activities in co-ordination with the program and project staff.
Co-ordinate with the government, academic institutions, NGOs, researchers and other relevant organizations working in the field of research;
3. Scientific Input for field Implementation
Provide technical inputs in the implementation of project activities from the design to the planning phase especially when it involves activities like restoration, scientific management of habitat and wildlife etc.
Responsible for implementation of biological research activities that WWF undertakes in the field. Provide leadership in implementing special scientific management events like Tiger census, Rhino census, species translocations etc.
Will be responsible in interacting and providing follow up on all matters related to biological issues with national and international partners (Zoology Society of London, Wildlife Institute of India, Academia, WWF network and the Government)
4. Review of Technical Reports and Small Grants
Review reports submitted by consultants and researchers with regard to field data analysis, preparation of technical reports and alignment with TORs.
Assist the CR and CPD in all wildlife-related issues at WWF-Nepal including communications, presentations, attending meetings, policies, and comments.
Oversees the Small and Action Research grants for technical content and substance. Publish abstracts of research publications.
5. Technical Inputs to Policy documents
Will provide technical inputs to policy documents that comes for review to WWF Nepal. Reviews policy development activities of the government and other organizations in issues related to species, biodiversity (Species action Plans, Biodiversity Strategy etc) to check for compliance.
7. Support to Senior Management
When called upon will provide suggestions to the Senior Management on how to react to different Wildlife related issues that come out in the media.
8. Other Duties
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
1. Accurate scientific and technical inputs to all programs and projects of WWF Nepal.
2. High quality of outgoing concepts and proposals of WWF Nepal.
3. Adequately funded projects and programs.
4. Generation of new conservation ideas and concepts for enhanced program effectiveness.
5. Good teamwork and high motivation of staff and conflicts managed and resolved well.
6. Increased partnership development with new conservation partners on board.
III Minimum Work Requirements:
Qualifications:
a. Advanced degree (Masters) in relevant discipline such as wildlife conservation, ecology, or a related field;
Experience:
a. At least 8 years of experience in research and monitoring in wildlife conservation is required. It is essential that the individual is technically proficient and qualified in the field of wildlife conservation.
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research work as per appropriate methodologies;
• Demonstrated ability to draft winning concepts and build effective proposals;
• Demonstrated ability in leading both field and office-based teams. Ability to lead performance management of direct reports.
• Strategic and fact based thinker, communicator and networker.
• Demonstrated ability to enter into complex policy, program and funding partnerships with a range of stakeholders and actors.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Experience in staff capacity building and/or business management.
• Strong commitment to conservation and development issues and ability to cope with varied workloads.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results.
IV. Supervisory Responsibility: Directly supervises Program Development Officer, Monitoring Officer and Research Officers of TAL and SHL.
V. Working Relationships:
a. Internal – Works closely with the CPD and interacts frequently with program staff, project staff, direct reports and home office scientists.
b. External - Interacts frequently with conservation officials in the country, WWF-International, WWF's national research organizations, other conservation organizations and government agencies, universities, consultants, researchers, wildlife experts etc