Programme Officer for Biodiversity and Food Programme

The Centre for Science and Environment in New Delhi seeks a Programme Officer for its Biodiversity and Food Programme. The role involves policy research, advocacy, and communication on biodiversity issues. Candidates should have strong research and writing skills, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position requires interaction with various stakeholders and may involve travel within and outside India. A master's degree in related fields is preferred.
Location: New Delhi

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi. CSE researches into, lobbies for, and communicates the urgency of development that is both sustainable and equitable.

The Biodiversity and Food Unit of CSE is looking for candidates to research crucial aspects under domain areas. These include policy research and advocacy on key issues of biodiversity conservation, sustainable use, and access and benefit sharing. Research on links between biodiversity and food is one key aspect of the units work.

Job Profile

The candidate is expected to support policy research, advocacy, communication and capacity building around the programme. The job will entail research and writing for policy papers; communicating through articles in CSEs magazine Down To Earth; and interacting with stakeholders such as policy makers, regulators, media, industry, civil society organizations, and communities in rural areas. The candidate should be open to travel within and outside India.

The candidate should have strong research and analytical skills along with a flair for writing both technical reports and articles. Willingness to crunch numbers and unpackage complex science, developing issues and concepts promptly is a must. The candidate should be hard working, self-motivated and disciplined.

Qualification And Experience

The candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Experience in the non-profit sector is not a prerequisite. Candidates with masters in environmental science / sustainable development / conservation biology / ecological sciences / international law / nutrition / food systems / indigenous foods / agriculture; and related subjects may apply.

Candidates with lesser experience will be considered for the position of Sr. Research Associate / Research Associate.

CSE pays a competitive salary that will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Application Procedure

To apply for this position, please visit http://jobs.cseindia.org and choose PO- Biodiversity. Please fill in your details in the application form, along with a suitability note, and submit the same latest by Mar. 22nd.

Or Post It To

Ms. Jagdeep Gupta

Executive Director- Planning & Operations

Centre for Science and Environment

41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,

New Delhi 110062

Tel: 29956394/6339/5124

Fax: 29955879

P.S - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.