Job Description
An opening exists for a Senior Conservation Programme Coordination Senior Ecologist (Strategy) to join the Zoology & Wildlife Conservation vertical, focused on Conservation Programme Coordination - Strategy & Planning. This is a senior level opening based out of Chennai, offered on a full-time basis.
The ideal candidate holds PG Diploma in Wildlife Management and brings roughly 9 years of hands-on exposure to conservation programme coordination - strategy & planning. Day-to-day, the work draws heavily on Conservation Programme Coordination, Report Writing, Animal Behaviour Studies, Strategy, and the person will be expected to apply these skills independently rather than under constant supervision.
Compensation for this position is structured around INR 10.8-34.6 LPA, in line with market standards for senior level roles within zoology & wildlife conservation.
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval.
Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls.
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. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone.
The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. 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. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band.
The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction.
Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to build depth in Conservation Programme Coordination - Strategy & Planning while working alongside an experienced team.
The ideal candidate holds PG Diploma in Wildlife Management and brings roughly 9 years of hands-on exposure to conservation programme coordination - strategy & planning. Day-to-day, the work draws heavily on Conservation Programme Coordination, Report Writing, Animal Behaviour Studies, Strategy, and the person will be expected to apply these skills independently rather than under constant supervision.
Compensation for this position is structured around INR 10.8-34.6 LPA, in line with market standards for senior level roles within zoology & wildlife conservation.
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval.
Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls.
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. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone.
The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. 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. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band.
The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction.
Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to build depth in Conservation Programme Coordination - Strategy & Planning while working alongside an experienced team.