Senior Conservation Officer

15 hours ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan beBee Careers Full time
Job Description

The Senior Project Officer will work under the overall guidance of the Country Representative and the Project Manager, ensuring the successful implementation of project activities related to wildlife surveys, species assessments, and initiation of the process for development of the Red Data Book.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing and implementing all project activities as per the agreement between IUCN and Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department, in accordance with the approved workplan.
  • Preparing project budgets and maintaining records of project expenditures in compliance with financial policies and donor guidelines.
  • Leading and coordinating the project team, including key experts, consultants, and field staff, to ensure timely delivery of the workplan and high-quality outputs.
  • Maintaining close collaboration with government agencies, research institutions, and conservation organizations to effectively implement the project.
  • Developing and strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders, including wildlife authorities, academia, communities, and NGOs, to enhance data collection, knowledge sharing, and conservation efforts.
  • Ensuring timely submission of technical, financial, and progress reports to IUCN for onward submission to donors.
Responsibilities

The role requires:

  • Carrying out stakeholder engagement, consultations, meetings, workshops, and capacity-building sessions on wildlife assessment, surveys, and monitoring of the work of consultants/staff.
  • Overseeing data collection, field surveys, and species assessments, ensuring the use of standardized methodologies for robust scientific outputs.
  • Ensuring compliance with IUCN's and donor policies, including ethical guidelines for biodiversity research and conservation activities.
  • Developing and implementing a project communication plan to disseminate key findings and promote awareness of species conservation.
  • Providing technical support to the project staff on surveys, assessments, reporting, and data processing for developing the Red Data Book.
Additional Responsibilities

The Senior Project Officer will also contribute to:

  • Expanding IUCN's wildlife conservation portfolio by designing and implementing new projects aligned with global biodiversity goals.
  • Developing funding proposals for complementary initiatives related to species conservation, ecological research, and policy advocacy.
  • Facilitating cross-programme learning, integrating themes such as ecosystem-based conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable natural resource management.

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