Work in Marine Conservation As Programme Officer at WWF, Apply Online

WWF India’s Marine Programme works on a range of issues including conservation of species and habitats, sustainable fisheries, coastal and island development, marine plastics and ghost gear. The marine programme team is based in various coastal states, including Kerala, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Lakshadweep and Orissa. We are looking for a senior programme officer to work on Information, Education and Communication (IEC) aspects of the Source to Sea plastic project and other marine conservation projects that will be run out of our office in Goa. The position will be based in Panaji, Goa and will include work in Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Location: Goa

Job Profile:

• Manage the implementation and coordination of IEC activities in schools, colleges and other relevant institutions for the source to sea plastics project in Goa.
• Manage the planning, designing and implementation of activities under WWF India’s nature awareness project (ShoreLore) in collaboration with Goa Forest Department.
• Carry out data collection, stakeholder trainings and provide inputs in the outreach material design as required.
• Assist in baseline data collection, literature review and project design for existing and planned projects.
• Work with the WWF India fundraising, project and communication teams to provide input towards designing of new projects.
• Assist in arrangements, planning and implementation for events organized by the Goa office from time to time.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Post Graduation in Marine science, Environmental science, Zoology, Biotechnology or any other branch of life sciences.
• 5+ years’ combined experience in managing projects/team/startup including teaching or working with students.
• Field team management, data collection & representation, drafting reports and reporting to donors/funders.
• Fluency in written & spoken – English and spoken – Konkani is required.
• Experience of working with indigenous coastal communities or students, especially teaching in an academic setting.

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Possible Interview Questions and Answers:

1. Question: Can you tell us about your experience in managing projects and teams related to marine conservation or environmental initiatives? Answer: Sure! I have over 5 years of experience in managing projects, including working with students and indigenous coastal communities. I have been involved in data collection, team management, drafting reports, and communicating with donors/funders.
2. Question: How would you plan and implement Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities for the Source to Sea plastics project in schools and colleges in Goa? Answer: To implement IEC activities, I would first collaborate with relevant institutions and stakeholders to identify the best approach. I would design engaging awareness programs, workshops, and interactive sessions to educate students about marine conservation and the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans.
3. Question: In your previous experience, have you worked on nature awareness projects like ShoreLore in collaboration with government departments? Can you explain your role and contributions in such projects? Answer: Yes, I have worked on nature awareness projects like ShoreLore in collaboration with the Goa Forest Department. My role involved planning, designing, and implementing activities to raise awareness about coastal biodiversity and conservation. I also assisted in data collection and provided inputs for outreach material design.
4. Question: How would you approach baseline data collection and literature review for ongoing and upcoming marine conservation projects? Answer: For baseline data collection, I would first identify key parameters to measure and collaborate with research experts for data collection methods. Literature review would involve studying existing research papers and reports related to marine conservation to inform our project design and strategies.
5. Question: How would you contribute to designing new projects and collaborating with fundraising and communication teams within WWF India? Answer: I would actively participate in brainstorming sessions with the team to provide input for new project ideas. I would also collaborate with fundraising and communication teams to ensure that project proposals are well-aligned with our goals and effectively communicate our conservation efforts to potential donors and the public.

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