WWF-India
Job Profile:
- Work closely with state Governments to effectively integrate Global Biodiversity Framework Goals and Targets into plans, policies especially SBSAPs and district plans.
- Undertake policy analysis and identify strategic entry points for building awareness within diverse stakeholders on the linkages between biodiversity, climate change and sustainable development.
- Organise meetings/ roundtables at state level for demystifying Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for diverse stakeholders.
- Follow CBD related discussions at multipleforasand platforms.
- Build convergence with GBF and SDG for mainstreaming across sectors.
- Strengthen collaboration with IBBI to engage with business stakeholders in implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
- Provide support to demystify the importance of biodiversity conservation for the constituencies in WWF-India landscapes.
- Support field teams to integrate biodiversity concerns in Gram Panchayat Development plans.
- Support WWF staff to represent WWF India effectively in various committees and follow up.
- Supportthe development of policy briefs and outreach materials.
- Follow social media/other platforms to update GLP on aspects related to conservation and development.
- Any other tasks as assign .
Requirements
Desired Qualifications, Experience and Abilities:
- Masters in Public Policy, Governance, development studies or a related fiel .
- Over 8 to 10 years of experience and involvement in national and sub national policy dialogue, engagement with governments at state and local levels, knowledge of environmental laws
- Research –Undertake research which involves gathering and analysing data and using it to strategise and develop policy briefs.
- Strategy development –Ability to consult stakeholders, expert,s and other decision-makers to build a successful, comprehensive strategy.
- Evidence-based policymaking –Draw on facts and evidence to support and develop effective cases and arguments.
- Policy evaluation – Evaluate existing policie and proposed amendments as well as assess policies yet to be formed as needed.
- Develop partnerships and networks -Collaborate closely and work with partners, be inclusive and open to ideas
- Maintain and build relationships- Ability towork with Government officials and sustain relationships.
