Terms of Reference

SR.MANAGER / HEAD GILGIT-BALTISTAN

Title: Manger Conservation (Gilgit-Baltistan region)/ Head (Gilgit-Baltistan)

Grade: D1

Reporting line: Senior Director (Biodiversity)  Director General

Duty Station: WWF-Pakistan, Regional Office, GCIC Jutial, Gilgit

Operations: Gilgit-Baltistan with frequent traveling to other parts ofPakistan and abroad

Type of Contract: Long term, renewable after one year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

GENERAL:

Responsible for overall technical, financial and administrative supervision of Gilgit-Baltistan regional programme in compliance with over all mission and objectives of the organization. He/she will be responsible for technical inputs; liaison and linkages; staff hiring, training and team building; concepts and proposalwriting; programme planning, monitoring and reporting; vigilance; representation at various forums; research and resource mobilization.

SPECIFIC:

  1. Lead the process of developing a clear direction for nature conservation in Gilgit-Baltistan, in line with WWF’s Global Practices, national and regional conservation priorities, commensurate with WWF-Pakistan’s five year strategic plan, as may be applicable;
  2. Develop innovate concepts and proposals in consultation with the “Programme Development Team” to secure funding for priority conservation/developmentinitiatives in the region;
  3. Coordinate and liaison with partners and donor agencies to promote the USP (unique selling proposition) of WWF while ensuring that WWF-Pakistan’s priorities and resource needs are considered bythe major donors;
  4. Identify potential for local to regional interventions, assist in developing multi-yearprojects, and also assist in securing the resources necessary to implement those initiatives forachieving nature conservation goals at desired level;
  5. Assist in developing and implementing a robust and efficient system of project / programme monitoring and evaluation i.e., KPIs for measuring progress and assessing the impact of WWF-Pakistan’s conservation activities at scale, providing real-time information for both internal as well as external use and reference. Ensure periodical compilation of conservation results as per envisaged goals and objectives of theregional projects /Programme. Propose project evaluation missions and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experiences, ideas and lessons learnt;
  6. Initiate and support targeted campaigns and activities responding to urgent, high priorityconservation issues in theregion;
  7. Pro-actively promote the activities and initiatives of WWF-Pakistan within and outside the network, ensuring optimal delivery of desired results at scale;
  8. Assist other employees and partner organizations in the region in developing conservation capacity to achieve agreed conservation goals and objectives. Also assess the long-term conservation capacity building needs and propose measures to meet such needs;
  9. Represent WWF - Pakistan at relevant provincial, national and international dialogues and forums to highlight priority conservation issues, create a favorable image of the organization and promote its efforts and position on various conservation and sustainable development related issues;
  10. Highlight compelling stories from the field to promote WWF-Pakistan’s conservation efforts within and outside the WWF network and at all levels to create maximum impact;
  11. Maintain cordial working relationships with print and electronic media, journalists, editorial writers and columnists to enhance conservation efforts of WWF-Pakistan in the region as well as internationally.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Education & Work Experience

  • At leasta Master degree in Natural Resource Management / a field related to biodiversity conservation, however, candidates having a PhD in a relevant subject shall be preferred;
  • More than 10 yearsexperience of working in natural resources management / biodiversity conservation / sustainable development sectors;
  • Experience of working in a multicultural / international environment will be an added advantage.

Working Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent knowledge of the global and/or regional conservation arena, key players, and policy processes; strong commitment to conservation and development issues;
  • Proven experience and leadership abilities in achieving conservation outcomes;
  • Demonstrated ability to raise funding for conservation initiatives; familiarity with funding agencies, especially the Government and non government aid agencies and corporate sector;
  • Demonstrated ability in development, management and delivery of nature conservation projects; (ability to effectively manage and supervise people and projects and to plan, schedule and budget projects / initiatives);
  • Demonstrated experience in working in partnership with government, civil society and corporate sector to bring change;
  • Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals within and outside the WWF Network; ability in policy advocacy on sustainable resource management / nature conservation issues at national and international level;
  • Demonstrated ability to enter into complex policy, programme and funding partnerships with a range of stakeholders and partners;
  • Demonstrated ability in leading both field and office-based team(s);
  • Fluency in oral and written English is essential. Proficiency in other languages that are widely used at an international level is an asset. However fluency in local languagesi.e., Shina, Balti and Brushiski will be an asset;
  • International working experience, specifically in the coordination of a team/s of people with different cultural backgrounds, will be a benefit.

Other skills

  • Exceptional presentation Skills;
  • Articulate, creative, passionate;
  • Attention to detail, diplomacy and discretion;
  • Ability to handle change and uncertainty.

EXPECTED WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

External:Relevant government departments / Civil Society Organizations, Academic Institutions, Print & Electronic Media, Corporate Sector and GAAs;

Internal: WWF-Pakistan and WWF network.