Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of field implementation plans for ongoing projects in the BBS complex.
• Lead the compilation and presentation of key findings from data collected on wildlife movement and dispersals, present status of Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) and plans to mitigate HWC.
• Create and maintain good working relationships with DNPWC, local implementation partners, local communities, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare and present intervention of best livelihood schemes in line with project agreement and scope.
• Develop an integrated livelihood and recovery programme implementation plan based on outcomes of socio-economic surveys.
• Maintain regular communication and coordinate with project partners, local community, and other stakeholders.
• Track project activities, implementation plans, and timeline set forth by the project.
• Oversee capacity building sessions for park officials, implementing partners and other key stakeholders.
• Lead and monitor the project budget spending and status.
• Prepare reports in compliance with the project needs.
• Maintain regular communications with Human Wildlife Coexistence champions (HWCx) making sure they have the capacity to carry out delegated tasks and identify additional capacity building requirements.
• Finalise the HWC mitigation and livelihood restoration plan.
• Prepare and communicate monthly activities to the Kathmandu office with highlights of all the tasks carried out during the month and plans for the next one.
• Supervise and mentor the Field Programme Officer and Programme Associate
• Carry out any other activities as assigned by the line manager.

Person Specification:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Environment science/management, forestry, wildlife, natural resource management or other relevant discipline); 2 years of work experience in conservation accepted in lieu of masters’ degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with good track record in the implementation of conservation programmes in the field
• Good knowledge and pragmatic skills in biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihood programmes
• Good socio-economic research and facilitation skills
• A very good understanding of the socio-political context of Nepal, specifically of the western lowland region
• Familiarity with the relevant policies and laws regarding communities’ use of natural resources, tenure system, forestry, and wildlife conservation motivators
• Proficiency in oral and written English, including a demonstrated track record in technical report writing and ability to communicate technical matters effectively to general audience.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Nepali language is required.

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