Coordinator –Programme Development and Management WWF-India

TheCSRUniverse | The CSR Universe; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCSRUniverse | The CSR Universe in Delhi seeks a Project Management professional for the Rivers & Wetlands program. This role involves coordination among diverse teams to implement conservation projects focused on Ganga river dolphins and other endangered species. Ideal candidates will have experience in the development sector, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze data. Proficiency in MS Office is required, with responsibilities including project management support, reporting, and fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the environment and conservation sectors is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and coordination support to projects.
• Coordinate with various teams for project implementation.
• Analyze data for adaptive management.
• Prepare technical reports for stakeholders.
• Support fundraising efforts and proposal development.

Skills

Understanding of the development sector

Interpersonal and communication skills

Data analysis

Writing and analytical skills

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

About Job Profile

Project Management/Coordination. This position will be part of a highly experienced team undertaking pioneering and exciting work and offering unique learning opportunities. You will be part of a team working towards protecting and conserving iconic and charismatic species that live in our rivers—the Ganga river dolphins, gharials, otters, turtles—to name a few.

Together with various State Governments, local stakeholders, businesses and technical institutions, the Rivers & Wetlands team of WWF India is engaged in rejuvenation of over 700 kilometres of rivers and thousands of hectares of wetlands across the country. This includes rivers such as the Ganga, Ramganga, Yamuna, Chambal, Beas, Brahmaputra, Noyyal, Bhavani, Arkavathy and wetlands of national and international importance (Keoladeo National Park, Harike, Upper Ganga).

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of hydrologists, water resources and river basin specialists, ecologists, aquatic biodiversity experts, social scientists and governance experts. This team works across multiple levels, from grass‑root to district‑level, state‑level and central level; and from on‑ground implementation to policy engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide management and coordination support to the Rivers & Wetlands programme to ensure effective implementation of various projects for timely delivery of outcomes and achievement of technical and financial targets.
• Coordinate with various pillars/field teams of the Rivers & Wetlands teams to ensure coordination and collaboration at various levels needed to implement field projects/activities.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to provide inputs for adaptive management.
• Lead timely preparation of technical reports for internal and external stakeholders including donors.
• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation team with data inputs.
• Lead conceptualisation and development of proposals/funding proposals.
• Support fundraising efforts in the team, including responding to WWF‑Network and external funding opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good understanding of the development sector. Prior experience in the environment, conservation (including freshwater resources), related aspects and issues will be desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to take complex, technical information and translate it for a non‑technical audience.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Understanding and knowledge of basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel and database management. Proficient in MS‑Office.
• Excellent writing and analytical skill in drafting concept notes and reports.