Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager / Lead in Biodiversity to drive policy research, program management, and stakeholder engagement for large-scale biodiversity and landscape conservation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in conservation governance, international policy frameworks, and ecosystem restoration, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and representing organizations in multilateral forums.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Research & Advocacy:

- Conduct advanced policy research and develop briefs to influence biodiversity governance at local, national, and international levels.

- Lead advocacy efforts and represent the organization at UN conventions, CoP negotiations, and other multilateral environmental agreements.

Program & Project Management:

- Design, manage, and monitor integrated landscape conservation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and donor requirements.

- Develop and implement Local Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (LBSAPs) for municipalities and regional governments.

Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Engage with government agencies, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and community stakeholders to drive collaborative conservation action.

- Lead government liaison and stakeholder consultations to ensure policy alignment and project delivery.

Research & Technical Expertise:

- Provide technical inputs on infrastructure impact assessments, ecological connectivity, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and nature-based solutions.

- Draft technical guidelines and implementation manuals for eco-restoration and biodiversity mainstreaming initiatives.

External Communications & Publications:

- Develop communication materials, policy notes, and publications to disseminate research findings.

- Contribute to knowledge-sharing platforms, blogs, and articles on biodiversity conservation trends and strategies.

Fundraising & Partnership Development:

- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals, and manage donor reporting.

- Build partnerships with conservation alliances, youth networks, and international biodiversity consultants.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Master's degree in Marketing, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Conservation Leadership, or related fields.

- 10+ years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation, landscape governance, and policy research.

- Proven track record of leading complex conservation projects across diverse geographies.

- Experience in multilateral negotiations and representing organizations in international forums.

- Strong understanding of UNCBD, SDGs, TNFD, and other global biodiversity frameworks.

- Exceptional research, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication; published articles and conference presentations are a plus.