Education Job in BD -WildTeam Conservation Manager - Knowledge Management and Learning

Job Description / Responsibility

• Employment type: : Paid
• WildTeam is looking to recruit a Conservation Manager (Knowledge Management and Learning) for its Noazesh Knowledge Centre (NKC)/Wild Learning Centre. The post holder will be overall responsible for the following responsibilities �
• Take lead in preparing wildlife conservation related curriculum; offering courses, and evaluating programs; assessing the feasibility of program options and collaborate on ideas for improvement; coordinating research programs; and developing creative and hands on display materials for Noazesh Knowledge Centre/Wild Learning Centre.
• Establish link programmes in the fields of biodiversity conservation with other centres of excellence. Offer certificate and diploma courses on biodiversity related subjects.
• Develop a data bank on biodiversity related issues. Establish network with all concerned working on biodiversity related issues.
• Work to provide marketing support for public programs and events including monthly public program flyers, fact sheets, brochures (program offerings, special events), soliciting media networks for conservation education; assist with creating, managing and coordinating additional educational PR as needed.
• Lead and coordinate Center for Wildlife special events; learn and conduct eco-tours and programs as appropriate; serve as support staff at all special events.
• Help identify and recruit volunteer for the organizations for arranging different events from Noazesh Knowledge Centre/Wild Learning Centre.
• Work with all the leading universities and educational institutes to expand the activities of Noazesh Knowledge Centre/Wild Learning Centre. Develop the centre an institution, which gives the leadership in the fields of wildlife and biodiversity conservation. Develop human resources in these fields.
• Develop different kinds of training course modules on concurrent Wildlife conservation related issues and conduct regular training programmes involving different stakeholders.
• Develop Noazesh Knowledge Centre/Wild Learning Centre as a hub for GIS activities and a centre which will ultimately provide services to WildTeam projects and to any other interested outside agencies/organisations.
• In the immediate, provide extensive support to the Bagh in the area of GIS.

Job Nature

Full-time

Educational Requirements

Bachelor degree from any relevant discipline,

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements

• The most important quality WildTeam is looking for in all its employees is a great attitude and �one team� approach; someone who is highly motivated to save wildlife, takes responsibility for their work, can solve complex problems, has a fearless attitude/is ready for a challenge, and enjoys working with/supporting others in sometimes challenging living/political conditions.
• The applicant should have at least 5 years of professional work experience related to WildLife conservation research, and wildlife education management, and sound knowledge/experience of GIS and MIS. In addition, for this position WildTeam is looking for the following: a people person, high proficiency in written and spoken English, analytical skills and attention to detail, and someone who is comfortable with technology.

Job Location

Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary Range

Negotiable

Other Benefits

As per organisation�s policy 

Apply Instruction

Please send in (1) your CV, (2) a covering letter of 500 words that describes why you are interested in and qualified for this post to hr@wild-team.org. Subject line for emails is �Conservation Manager � Knowledge management and Learning�.
Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. The successful candidate will start work as soon as possible.
WildTeam is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from women as well as men.


Application Deadline : Feb 26, 2015

Company Information

WildTeam
Business : WildTeam is a medium-sized conservation organisation working to change the game for nature. Our current work focuses on conserving the tigers in the Sundarbans.