Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Vacancy for Programme Officer

Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international conservation charity founded in 1826 as the world's first scientific zoological society. During its near 200 years history, it has had a firm legacy of conservation, research, and animal care In over SO countries, helping it pursue Its vision of a world where wildlife thrives. ZSL's purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people so that they understand their roles in helping stop wild animals from going extinct. ZSL has been working in Nepal for the past 27 years. After having formally established a country office in 2014, ZSL has actively supported the Ministry of Forests and Environment (MoFE) to achieve its conservation goals across Nepal through the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation. ZSL Nepal Office is seeking applications from qualified, talented and result oriented Nepalese citizens for our Programme Officer position.

Programme Officer

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a suite of projects, working closely with senior management to streamline current operations and ensure continuity of delivery of high-quality outputs with significant conservation impacts. The position is field based in Terai Arc Landscape with regular trips to other project sites.

Qualifications: The post holder should have at least a Masters degree in forestry/wildlife and should have a minimum of 5 years' experience. S/he should have proven skills in project implementation, keeping track on M&E plans and reporting, and stakeholder's engagement in ZSL supported conservation projects. Candidate should have proven skills In coordination among government agencies particularly the protected areas, Divisional Forest Offices, provincial ministries, and local government. Department of National Parks and wildlife Conservation and the Ministry of Forests and Environment are the main line agencies of ZSL supported project activities.

For detailed ToR's for this position please visit our website: https://careers-zstIcims.com/jobs/3025/progromme-offkertiob?mode=vIew

Applicants will need to send their CV and supporting statement (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability to zsInepolinfo@rstorg or humonresources@zstorg or by the clicking apply button on the ZSL website. If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process please contact Human Resources at zslnepalinfo@zstorg or humonrcsourcesebtstor0

This is re-advertisement of vacancy published on 19 October 2022 in The Himalayan Times. Candidates who applied during first advertisement need not apply again.

Closing date for applications: 17:00 hrs (Nepal time) Thursday 28 February 2023.

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728 and with SWC in Nepal.