Career

Position Overview
Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) invites applications from dynamic, self-motivated and committed professionals to join the IKI – Living Lakes Biodiversity Conservation Programme as Manager – Climate, Environment & Youth Citizenship.

The manager will provide technical leadership in climate change adaptation, wetland and biodiversity conservation, environmental governance, community engagement, youth citizen science, stakeholder coordination, research, documentation, and project implementation, while supporting long-term conservation and sustainable development of the Deepor Beel landscape.

A major responsibility of this position will be to design, coordinate and strengthen Youth Citizen science initiatives, promoting environmental leadership among young people and enhancing community participation in conservation.

Project

IKI – Living Lakes Biodiversity Conservation Programme (IKI-LLBCP)

A flagship Indo-German initiative for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience, implemented in collaboration with national and international partners for the conservation and sustainable management of Deepor Beel Ramsar Site, Assam. The position builds upon the existing Environment & Climate Change role while strengthening youth engagement and environmental leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Youth Citizen Science & Environmental Leadership (Primary Responsibility)

• Lead and coordinate Youth Citizen Science initiatives across the project landscape.
• Design and implement youth leadership programmes on climate action, biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship.
• Build partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, youth organisations and community institutions.
• Organise environmental education programmes, awareness campaigns, exposure visits and leadership workshops.
• Promote youth participation in wetland conservation, biodiversity monitoring and climate resilience initiatives.
• Develop youth volunteer networks and environmental ambassador programmes.
• Document and showcase youth-led conservation initiatives and success stories.

2. Climate Change & Environmental Management

• Develop and implement community-based climate adaptation and resilience strategies.
• Integrate climate change considerations into wetland conservation and biodiversity management.
• Promote sustainable natural resource management through community participation.
• Support policy advocacy related to climate change and environmental governance.
• Conduct climate vulnerability assessments and develop adaptation plans.

3. Biodiversity Conservation & Wetland Management

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  Support biodiversity assessment, ecological monitoring and habitat restoration.
• Conduct scientific field studies and environmental assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, conservation strategies and policy briefs.
• Support implementation of ecosystem-based conservation interventions.
• Promote conservation of wetlands and associated biodiversity.

4. Community Engagement & Capacity Building

• Facilitate Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and stakeholder consultations.
• Strengthen Self-Help Groups (SHGs), community institutions and youth groups.
• Organise capacity-building programmes on climate-resilient livelihoods and conservation.
• Promote community ownership of conservation initiatives.

5. Programme Planning & Project Management

• Prepare annual work plans and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate field implementation with multidisciplinary teams.
  Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Support proposal development and donor reporting.
• Organise workshops, consultations, seminars and stakeholder meetings.

6. Documentation, Research & Communication

• Prepare technical reports, progress reports, case studies and policy briefs.
• Develop communication materials for publications, newsletters, websites and social media.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Maintain programme documentation and knowledge management systems.

7. Networking & Partnership Development

• Coordinate with Government Departments, academic institutions, NGOs, donor agencies and development partners.
• Represent NEWS in technical meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Develop partnerships supporting climate resilience, youth engagement and biodiversity conservation.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Climate Science, Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Rural Development, Social Work, or any related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following:
➢ Climate Change
➢ Environmental Management
➢ Biodiversity Conservation
➢ Wetland Management
➢Youth Development & Citizen Science
➢ Community-based Natural Resource Management

➢ ProgrammeManagement

Experience in donor-funded projects, particularly involving wetlands, biodiversity conservation, or climate resilience, will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of climate change, biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
• Experience in youth engagement and environmental education.
• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proposal writing and technical reporting.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Project planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital documentation tools.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under challenging field conditions.
• Excellent organisational and coordination abilities.
• Proactive, innovative and solution-oriented approach.
• High level of integrity and commitment to conservation and community development.
• Willingness to travel extensively within project areas.

Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹55,000 per month (Gross) 

(Based on qualification and relevant experience.)

• Provident Fund (PF): Applicable after the probationary period.
• Medical Insurance (Mediclaim): Eligible after one year of service.
• Contract Period: Initially one year, extendable based on performance.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover Letter explaining suitability for the position.
• Contact details of two professional references.

Applications should be sent to: [email protected] 

Please mention the subject line: “Application for Manager – Climate, Environment & Youth Citizen Science (Deepor Beel, Assam)”
Last Date of Application: 15/08/2026 

Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates and professionals from the North-East region are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes.