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From: WCS India <info@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2020, 11:12 AM
Subject: WCS-India Job Opening: Administrative Assistant - Counter Wildlife
Trafficking
To: Young Ecologists Talk & Interact Yeti <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Open Position: Administrative Assistant
No. of Position: 1
Project Name : Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT)
Reports to: Regional Manager-East
Work Experience: 1-3 years. administrative officer, administrator or
similar role.
Location: Kolkata
Duration: 1 year
About us: The Wildlife Conservation Society-India works to conserve
wildlife, backed by science. We work in partnership with governmental and
non-governmental organizations to deal with conservation challenges such as
human-wildlife interaction, voluntary relocation of people from protected
forest areas, combating wildlife trafficking, conservation of endangered
species and so on. Committed to wildlife conservation and the ecological
world view that recognizes the inextricable link between human welfare and
protection of wildlife and wild spaces, WCS-India endeavors to inspire
positive attitudes in people towards wildlife.
About the Project: WCS-India has initiated a project called Counter
Wildlife Trafficking (CWT), which seeks to build capacity amongst law
enforcement agencies and the judiciary to combat wildlife trafficking in
India. The project aims to improve India’s detection and enforcement
agencies’ capacity to investigate, arrest, prosecute, convict and sentence
criminal organizations that perpetrate wildlife trafficking. To this end,
WCS-India will conduct capacity building workshops for various stakeholders
involved in investigation, enforcement and prosecution including the Forest
Department, Police, Customs officials, Directorate of Enforcement, public
prosecutors, judiciary etc.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:
●Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public
Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a relevant field.
● Strong knowledge of office procedures, problem solving & grievance
handling skills.
● Highly organized with excellent communication skills; fluent in verbal
and written English
● Good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax,
email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
● Proactive, self-motivated, ability to work independently and with a team
● Strong organizational, management skills and ability to multitask.
● Valid driving license.
Job responsibilities:
1. Maintain a WCS-India calendar and schedule appointments as directed by
Reporting Manager
2. Send out reminders and follow up with all staff to compile project
personnel documents- daily logs, timesheets, appraisal forms, vehicle log
sheets etc.
3. Maintains, stock list and order office supplies i.e. catalogue, office
and field equipment.
4. Maintenance, storage and update equipment sign-out sheet
5. Handle and arrange all travel, accommodations, accounts, catering, and
logistics for events and business travel in compliance with WCS-India
procurement and travel policies as required
6. Manage & update WCS-India database.
7. Undertake any other administrative tasks as assigned by the Regional
Manager or seniors.
Remuneration: Commensurate with experience.
How to apply:
To apply, please send together in one file cover letter and updated resume.
Submit your application using the position title “Administrative Assistant,
Kolkata” in the subject line and send us on cwt@xxxxxxxxxxxx and cc to
careers@xxxxxxxxxxxx and latest by November 30, 2020.
Best Wishes,
*Wildlife Conservation Society - India*
551, 7th Main Road, 2nd Stage
Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560097
Tel: +91-80-2973 7455
https://india.wcs.org/
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