ZSL Nepal Country Representative

Position: ZSL Nepal Country Representative, Conservation and Policy Department (Permanent/full time)

Location: Kathmandu, ZSL Nepal

Overview of the role: 

Our work in Nepal couldn’t be more urgent. We are looking for a leader who shares this passion and commitment. Our Country Representative will bring together and drive our conservation strategy in Nepal, setting overall direction and leading a motivated team, ensuring accountability for meeting our ambitions and maintaining alignment with ZSL’s overarching priorities. 

Key responsibilities: 

You will be responsible for ensuring that ZSL maximises our impact on the issues that most matter to it. In particular you will:

• Be responsible for all work that takes place for ZSL in Nepal, including responsibility of the delivery of work as ZSLs in-country representative to government and non-government partners
• Leadership, management, and development of the ZSL Nepal team comprising with over two dozen staff
• Maintain and expand ZSL presence and project partnerships in country by increasing our influence through fundraising opportunity, media and communications, and external engagement

The ideal candidate will have: 

Knowledge and skills

• Substantial knowledge of relevant technical specialisms achieved through academic qualifications or equivalent by experience
• Developed knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management
• Excellent skills in developing partnerships, fundraising, donor strategies, and international relations
• Proven skills in the coaching, development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of the global development sphere with specific reference to conservation issues in Nepal and South Asia

Experience

• Proven experience of a leadership role and responsibilities in a conservation-led organisation, including the management of a country-office or comparable environment
• Significant experience of working in a role that focussed on national policy and technical areas including biodiversity, human-wildlife conflict, illegal wildlife trade, climate change, policy and/or community engagement
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans and policy 
• Experience working with government and with donors/government aid agencies is essential
• Experience of leading diplomatic communications, including through media and external representation opportunities to influence decision-makers, stakeholders and donors.

About Us:

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

To Apply:

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@zsl.org. Please visit the link below for detailed ToR.

https://careers-zsl.icims.com/jobs/3241/zsl-nepal-country-representative/job

Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59 BST) on 30th July 2023 

Provisional interview date: Week commencing 7th August 2023

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.