WWF Qafqaz nümayəndəliyi Azərbaycan ofisi üçün Təbiəti mühafizə üzrə mütəxəssis ştatına vakansiya elan edir.
Maraqlanan şəxslər öz CV-lərini 28.02.2022 tarixinədək ngonashvili@wwfcaucasus.org elektron ünvanına göndərə bilər.

Job Information

Description

 

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce. 

 

Background: WWF Azerbaijan Branch Office is WWF international Branch in Azerbaijan having strong conservation vision for the country. 

Mission of conservation unit is to develop and implement conservation strategy through programs and model projects that protect critical places, critical species and reduce ecological footprint. 

 

Major function: Conservation Specialist ensures that the wildlife conservation projects of WWF Azerbaijan are developed and managed in line with global conservation priorities.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Coordinate the working schedules of bison caretakers; 
• Coordinate monitoring of reintroduced bison population and its habitat in the rewilding area and in the wild when animals released into Shahdag NP; 
• Coordinate the work of veterinarian service and keep zoonotic diseases under control; 
• Coordinate the timely food supply of bison in the reintroduction centre; 
• Coordinate the transportation of new animals from donor zoos to the bison reintroduction site in Shahdag NP, Azerbaijan; 
• Monitor the state of infrastructure in the reintroduction centre and organize its maintenance; 
• Provide progress and final reports (including photo and video materials) according to the approved schedule and format. 
• Communicate the project results with donors and bison breeders; 
• Organize communication events in surrounding communities and schools; 
• Keep communication with local stakeholders (governmental, scientific and nongovernmental organizations). This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs. 

 

Requirements

 

• A university degree in Conservation Biology. 
• Proven track record in the field of conservation and/or other related fields. 
• At least 3 years’ professional experience in managing projects. 
• Demonstrated experience in liaising and co-operating with government, local administrations,  NGOs and private sector. 
• Fluent in Azerbaijani and English languages. 
• Advanced computer user.

 

Required Skills and Competencies: 

 

• Ability to relate convincingly and credibly with diverse audiences including senior executives. 
• Ability to conceptualize and create products that link program with business interests. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, time critical tasks. 
• Strong leadership and people management skills. 
• Demonstrates WWF behaviors in way of working: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate fearlessly. 
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity; 
• Adheres to WWF’s brand values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging; 
• Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly. 

 

 

Employment type	Full-time
Work percentage	100%
Reports to	Conservation Manager
Job function	Conservation
Base location	Azerbaijan republic
Hiring office	WWF Caucasus