WildTeam
Field Facilitator/Assistant — Community-based Conservation Role in the Sundarbans (WildTeam)
Khulna
Deadline: 2025-11-19
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: WildTeam
Location: Khulna
Type: FullTime
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-11-08
Experience: 0 Years
Education Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Social Sciences, Conservation Management, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies, Anthropology, or a related field.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist supervisor to coordinate and implement community based activities.
- Assist supervisor in activity designing.
- Assist supervisor to conduct field level survey and information collection.
- Liaison with relevant community groups and organizations.
- Assist supervisor in facilitating training, workshops and meetings with stakeholders including government agencies.
- Assist supervisor to conduct awareness campaigns to achieve organisational/project goals and objectives.
- Oversee wildlife rescue operations, data management and reporting.
- Assist supervisor to implement capacity development training events for local stakeholders and implement those in the field.
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant government organizations and community groups.
- Assist supervisor to manage team, work plan and budget.
- Prepare activity reports, monthly expense reports and monthly status reports using WildTeam’s templates and procedures.
- Manage field office and logistics, support procurement and administrative operations.
- Produce team workplans and associated checkpoint reports; collect data regularly to measure achievement against performance indicators.
- Check data quality with partners and prepare & maintain M&E database.
- Support supervisor in grant proposal writing and perform tasks as directed by supervisor.
- Regular maintenance of WildTeam’s Museum and Interpretation Centre and Sundarban Education Centre (SEC) activities.
- Assist with knowledge management activities and maintain communications with SEC members, Tiger Scouts and other wildlife lovers.
- Build media and public relations.
Required Skills
- Community engagement and capacity development experience.
- Project management and budget management skills.
- Experience with community-based organizations, behaviour change programs, or local government initiatives.
- Strong documentation and report writing in Bangla and English.
- Data collection, M&E database management and data quality checking.
- Training and workshop facilitation skills.
- Stakeholder liaison and communication skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making in complex situations.
- Willingness to work in Sundarbans and join at short notice.
- Familiarity with wildlife rescue operations (preferred).
Benefits & Compensation
- As per the policy of WildTeam.
- Negotiable salary and benefits consistent with the organisation's policy.
- Opportunity to work directly on conservation projects in the Sundarbans.
- Equal opportunity workplace.
Job Description
WildTeam, a respected conservation company working in Bangladesh, invites qualified candidates to apply for the role of Field Facilitator/Assistant. This job circular is aimed at candidates who are passionate about nature conservation and community engagement in the Sundarbans region. The position is embedded in practical, field-based activities and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to wildlife protection and community development initiatives.Why this job and company are attractiveWork for a well-established conservation organisation with a clear focus on saving endangered wildlife (including tigers) and their habitats in Bangladesh.Hands-on role with community engagement, capacity development, wildlife rescue support, and knowledge-centre management.Opportunity to be part of a motivated team, develop skills in project management, monitoring & evaluation, and field-based conservation practice.Key responsibilities (summary)Implement and coordinate community-based activities and awareness campaigns to achieve project goals.Assist supervisors with activity design, field surveys, information collection, data management and reporting.Support wildlife rescue operations and maintain M&E databases and data quality control with partners.Liaise with community groups, government agencies and stakeholders; facilitate training, workshops and stakeholder meetings.Assist in managing team workplans, budgets, field office logistics, procurement support and grant proposal inputs.Maintain and manage WildTeam’s Museum, Interpretation Centre and Sundarban Education Centre (SEC) programming in the field office.Required education & professional backgroundBachelor’s or Honors degree in Biological or Social Sciences, Conservation Management, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies, Anthropology or a related field.Desired skills and experienceExperience in community engagement, behaviour change programs, capacity development and project management.Strong documentation and report writing skills in both Bangla and English.Proven ability to manage budgets, prepare activity and monthly reports, and support logistics and procurement processes.Ability to collect, manage and check data quality; familiarity with M&E databases is an advantage.Excellent interpersonal and liaison skills with community organizations and government stakeholders.Problem-solving skills, decision-making in complex situations and ability to work under challenging field conditions.Previous experience working in the Sundarbans region is an advantage; willingness to join at short notice.Other important informationJob nature: Full Time. Location: Khulna (field-based work in the Sundarbans and surrounding communities), company head office address in Dhaka.Salary: Negotiable and will be offered as per WildTeam policy. Additional benefits: as per WildTeam policy and terms.WildTeam is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women as well as men.How to applyTo apply for this job circular, please prepare your CV and a cover letter (max 500 words) explaining why you are interested in and qualified for the post. Send your application by email to wildteamhr@gmail.com with the subject line "Field Facilitator/Assistant". The closing date to apply is 19 November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; the successful candidate will be asked to start as soon as possible.Important keywords for search and SEO: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply — include these when searching for similar roles or when referencing this vacancy.If you are motivated by field-focused conservation, community engagement and capacity development in Bangladesh, this role at WildTeam offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact. Please ensure your application is complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered.