Wildlife Conservation Society

Technical Advisor (SONG), Papua New Guinea

Wildlife Conservation Society  •  Independent State of Papua New Guinea / Republic of Guinea (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Job Skills:

  • Masters degree in environmental science, policy or natural resource management, with some social science skills preferred.
  • A minimum of 8 years’ experience with project management associated with natural resource management, marine and terrestrial conservation management, or climate change adaptation. Knowledge and experience in nature-based solutions, climate change adaptation, community-based management and sustainable financing an advantage.
  • Proven ability and experience to manage projects, ideally AFD or other international donor funded projects, and set and meet multiple deadlines.
  • Proven ability to manage, guide and support multicultural and geographically widely dispersed teams and staff of different capacities.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Experience with donor reporting requirements, particularly from European donors.
  • Ability to travel frequently to remote project locations in Papua New Guinea and work under difficult field conditions
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, consultation with others, experience, and judgment and strong problem solving mindset.
  • Excellent computer skills and office applications
  • Good communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of WCS to diverse groups, especially local stakeholders and constituents who are critical to the organisation’s overall prosperity.
  • Must demonstrate strong verbal and written skills in English to international standards

Preferred requirements:

  • Knowledge of Papua New Guinean or Melanesian cultural contexts is a strong advantage
  • A working knowledge of French will be an advantage
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

How to apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should apply through the application tab below or by sending an updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to yelango@wcs.org and akakau@wcs.org by 5th June 2026 (although applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis).

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share those same values.

Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Wildlife Conservation Society

About Wildlife Conservation Society

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries and all the world's oceans. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Industry
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Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bronx, New York
Year Founded
1895
Website
wcs.org
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