Manager Conservation

The position will supervise projects in Sindh and coastal Balochistan and oversee the development and implementation of field-level activities in the region. S(he) will assist in providing strategic direction to the organization in Sindh and Balochistan and ensure compliance with the overall mission of the organization. The incumbent will interact with the relevant stakeholders and will oversee the project activities on the ground and
help build partnerships to promote the mission/work of the organization. The position will assist in enhancing both restricted and unrestricted funding for WWF-Pakistan by contributing towards building strong working relationships with existing & potential donors. It will include leading and managing a team of programme staff, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure effective delivery of the existing portfolio. Ensure their targets are met against the agreed deliverables, agreed technical and financial reports are being submitted to the donors regularly, and under-spending issues are addressed effectively. Finally, s/he will ensure financial sustainability of the Sindh and Balochistan regions in collaboration with Senior Directors/SMT, Practice Teams, and Programme Development Team.

Specific Terms of Reference

1. Take the lead in developing and building the Conservation Programme of WWF Pakistan in collaboration with other programmes/practice focal points/community of practice, with a specific focus on the marine and Indus Ecoregion Programme
2. Develop multi-year projects/initiatives in Sindh and Balochistan with a specific focus on the Indus Ecoregion; also assist in securing the resources necessary for these initiatives and ensure their effective and efficient implementation
3. Contribute to enhancing both restricted and unrestricted funding for WWF-Pakistan, which will entail liaising with current and potential donors and ensuring that WWF-Pakistan's priorities and resource needs are incorporated into the objectives and budgets of key donors
4. Maintain positive working relationships with targeted online, print, and broadcast journalists, editorial writers, and columnists to enhance the conservation efforts of WWF-Pakistan and highlight compelling stories from the field that promote WWF-Pakistan's conservation efforts within and outside the WWF network

5. Contribute to developing and implementing a robust and efficient system for measuring progress against Roadmap 2030 and assessing the impact of WWF-Pakistan's conservation activities, providing real-time information for use both internally and externally.
6. Represent WWF-Pakistan at relevant regional, national, and international dialogue to highlight priority conservation issues, create a favorable image of the organization, and promote its efforts and position on various conservation issues.
7. Liaison with the relevant stakeholders, including field-level partners and local governments, and help build partnerships to enhance the mission/work of the organization and maintain close strategic and sustained working relationships within the WWF network.

1. A Master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Conservation Biology, Social Sciences or in relevant subject
2. At least 7-9 years' experience in the relevant fields (depending on grade)
3. Experience of working in a multicultural/multinational environment
4. Excellent knowledge of the global and/or regional conservation arena, key players, and policy processes; Strong commitment to conservation and development issues
5. Specialization in developing log frames, work plans, and monitoring frameworks established through relevant work experience