Job Requirements

Languages:

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Science or equivalent professional experience in a relevant subject, eg, environmental science, biology, geography, hydrology or project management

Work History:

Skills & Knowledge:General & Technical Skills

Experience conducting livelihood project, especially agricultural or related.
Experience in enterprise development, value chain development or agricultural marketing.
Experience in working with NGOs
Experience establishing market linkages and improving market access for rural producers.
Experience working within wetland landscapes.
Experience developing rice, agriculture, or nature-based enterprises.
Experience with biodiversity, or nature-positive value chains.
Previous experience of line managing or supervising at least one staff member, including setting objectives, providing direction and support, monitoring performance, and conducting regular performance discussions.
Experience of managing staff or field teams working in remote or challenging conditions, including ensuring appropriate communication, health and safety, and safeguarding arrangements.
Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate the contributions of different team members and partners to ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
Current car driving license is an advantage.
Experience of supervising staff from different professional or technical backgrounds.
Experience of mentoring or coaching junior staff and supporting their professional development.

Soft Skills

Ability to provide clear direction, delegate tasks appropriately, and ensure staff and other team members understand their roles, responsibilities, and deadlines.
Ability to motivate, support, and develop team members, recognising individual strengths and addressing performance or capacity issues appropriately.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) recruitment