Program Associate/Officer (Natural Resources Management)

About WII: Winrock International India (WII) is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, working in the areas of natural resources management, clean energy and climate change.

WII’s mission is “To develop and implement solutions that balance the need for food, income and environmental quality.”

WII focuses on four principal program areas - Energy and Environment (E&E); Natural Resources Management (NRM); Climate Change (CLC) and Outreach.

In each of these areas WII plans, monitors and implements projects, emphasizing the development of local institutions, leadership and skills at all levels.

WII works with a diverse set of partner institutions. WII collaborates with other NGOs, private sector, donor agencies and the Government. WII currently has 50 full-time staff, and a number of consultants, with plans to expand further with new projects coming its way. WII has recently been accorded recognition as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India.
 
Profile of the Candidate:
The incumbent should have a Doctoral degree with 2-3 years of experience or Masters Degree in Life Sciences/Ecology/Environmental Sciences with 4-5 years experience from a recognized university and/or equivalent/relevant experience in biodiversity conservation projects in Southern Western Ghats.   

S/he should have excellent analytical and communication skills and good judgment, discretion and flexibility. It is expected that the incumbent has up-to-date knowledge of current topics and conservation issues of the Southern Western Ghats region, and ability to develop new projects, administer and implement activities in the field within tight deadlines in challenging circumstances.  S/he is expected to travel extensively within and outside the region. Ability to communicate in local languages is a must and knowledge of GIS will be an advantage.

WII is an equal opportunity employer. The emoluments would commensurate with qualification and experience. Communication will be sent only to short-listed candidates.

Please address or email your applications by August 14, 2007 to:

Rajiv Barrot
Winrock International India
788 Udyog Vihar, Phase-V
Gurgaon - 122001
winrock@winrockindia.org