Job Description
**Director of Conservation Programme Coordination Field Researcher (Ops)** | Bhubaneswar | Full-time | INR 21.2-41.9 LPA
**About the role:**
- Position within Conservation Programme Coordination - Operations & Execution, under the Zoology & Wildlife Conservation vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Conservation Programme Coordination - Operations & Execution
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core conservation programme coordination - operations & execution activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use Operations regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- Operations
- Animal Behaviour Studies
- Regulatory Compliance (Wildlife Protection Act)
- Data Analysis (Ecological)
- GIS Mapping
- Community Outreach
- Photography & Camera Trap Techniques
- Conservation Programme Coordination
- Habitat Assessment
- Ph.D (Wildlife Biology)
- 13+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
- No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
- Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done.
- Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
- The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings.
- Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval.
- The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving.
- References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth.
- In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy.
- Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.
**About the role:**
- Position within Conservation Programme Coordination - Operations & Execution, under the Zoology & Wildlife Conservation vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Conservation Programme Coordination - Operations & Execution
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core conservation programme coordination - operations & execution activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use Operations regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- Operations
- Animal Behaviour Studies
- Regulatory Compliance (Wildlife Protection Act)
- Data Analysis (Ecological)
- GIS Mapping
- Community Outreach
- Photography & Camera Trap Techniques
- Conservation Programme Coordination
- Habitat Assessment
- Ph.D (Wildlife Biology)
- 13+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
- No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
- Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done.
- Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
- The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings.
- Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval.
- The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving.
- References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth.
- In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy.
- Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.