Requirements

Additional Requirements

Preferred Attitude,

The most important quality WildTeam is looking for in all its employees is a positive can-do attitude and “One Team” approaches. We recruit people who are highly motivated to save wildlife, take responsibility for their work, can solve complex problems, have a fearless attitude and are ready for a challenge, and who enjoy working with supporting others in sometimes challenging living and political conditions.

WildTeam are therefore looking for a strong leader and a fast learner, who is driven, dynamic, and confident, knows how to get the best from a team, has fierce eye for detail and analysis whilst being able to also operate and at a visionary/strategic level.

Skills and Experience:

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in community engagement and capacity development initiatives.
• Proven experience working with youths, school level activities, community-based organizations, community behavior change programs, or local government initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with youth, community, and conservation-based organizations.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and liaison with community leaders, local government agencies, and relevant stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to make informed decisions in complex situations while ensuring compliance with departmental workflows.
• Strong documentation skills in both Bangla and English, including writing reports and maintaining records.
• Solid experience in project management, budget management, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and manage liaisons effectively to ensure smooth project execution.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.

Additional Requirements:

• Previous experience working in the Khulna/Satkhira region is an advantage.
• Willingness to join at short notice (if required).

Responsibilities & Context

About WildTeam

WildTeam is a conservation organisation working to save endangered wildlife and their habitats. The team has a current focus on tigers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans. It is a registered non-profit and non-government organisation in Bangladesh. All of our work is guided by four core values which are as below:

We believe in people

WildTeam believes people are the solution because we see evidence of it every day. Human beings are innovative, adaptable and passionate; every single one of us can be a game changer.

We celebrate nature

WildTeam have a passion for nature and we share it with others, because we believe the best way to protect nature is to celebrate it. We nurture people’s innate love for nature and channel that love into successful conservation.

We are grounded in reality

We rely on thorough research to guide our strategy and all our interventions. We listen to people to learn about what motivates them, and then we build solutions based on those motivations. We use rigorous project management methodologies to achieve maximum results. 

We act fearlessly

Big challenges need big solutions. The fact the world continues to lose nature shows that new approaches are needed. We’re not afraid to do things differently and we continuously search and try new methods and technologies.

Major Responsibilities

Youth Actions, Education & Awareness Campaigns:

• Oversee EarthMentors, EarthScouts, and YesClub activities and performances focused on wildlife conservation, tiger protection, and human-wildlife coexistence.
• Design, plan, implement, and monitor educational and awareness campaigns aligned with project objectives to promote Sundarbans Conservation.
• Under the supervision of Coordinator, design and organize workshops, school-based events, and experience-sharing sessions for youth groups, community members, and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-campaign assessments to evaluate changes in awareness levels, attitudes, and practices within target communities.
• Maintain effective field-level coordination with EarthMentors, EarthScouts, YesClub members, Bangladesh Forest Department, Educational Institutions and other local partners.
• Strengthen partnerships with relevant organizations, educational institutions, and community groups to amplify conservation messages and actions.
• Support Coordinator on cross-border knowledge exchange activities and engagements.

Data Collection and Reporting:

• Collect and document data on project activities to measures the progress of project areas.
• Monitor EarthMentors, EarthScouts, YesClub member’s behavior to assess the changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Sundarban conservation.
• Select project beneficiaries (EarthMentors, EarthScouts, YesClub members) based on established criteria and project guidelines.
• Organize community consultation meetings, awareness sessions, and stakeholder dialogues at the field level to promote coexistence and conservation.
• Facilitate and support the formation and capacity building of EarthMentors, EarthScouts, YesClub members for community-based active groups.
• Work on changing community behavior through awareness, education, and promoting positive attitudes towards Sundarban conservation.
• Prepare reports and documentation based on field data, awareness campaign results, and community engagement activities.

Government Liaison & Local Stakeholder Management

• With guidance from Coordinator, build and maintain strong professional relationships with the Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD), Local Administration, Law Enforcement Agencies, Educational Institution and Union Parishad representatives to support project initiatives.
• Ensure regular communication, coordination, and consultation with government agencies and local stakeholders regarding project implementation, and field activities.
• Organize and facilitate coordination meetings, workshops, and joint action planning sessions with government counterparts and local institutions.
• Represent the project in local government forums, multi-stakeholder platforms, and community-based conservation committees.
• Facilitate official approvals, permissions, and administrative processes for field activities in line with government protocols.
• Build partnerships with local educational institutes, youth organizations, and media representatives to broaden conservation outreach.

Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Prepare and maintain the team’s work plans, monthly activity schedules, and checkpoint reports in line with project goals.
• Collect and manage data regularly to measure project progress and achievements against set indicators (e.g., increased awareness, positive behavior change).
• Administer and update the M&E database; analyze and report findings for internal learning and donor reporting.
• Support project progress reporting, mid-term reviews, final evaluations, and knowledge documentation processes.
• Contribute to the development and management of project budgets, resource allocation plans, and procurement processes for field activities.
• Maintain strong communication and coordination with relevant stakeholders for the smooth implementation of field activities and events.
• Support media and public engagement initiatives to raise visibility of tiger conservation efforts.

Safeguarding, Team Support & Compliance

• Ensure team members' safety from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation in line with organizational safeguarding standards.
• Promote safeguarding awareness among community members, youth groups, and local partners.
• Follow safeguarding reporting procedures for any incidents and encourage a safe reporting culture.
• Provide guidance and support to maintain a safe working environment for all staff, volunteers, and community participants.
• Support the Coordinator in report writing, event documentation, administrative tasks, and any other project-related assignments.
• Participate in project team meetings (both in-person and virtual) and contribute actively to team collaboration and learning.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and annual activity reports.
• Document success stories, learning's, challenges, and best practices from the field.
• Participate in project evaluation, learning workshops, and knowledge sharing platforms.