Major Responsibilities:
The Ecotourism Officer will be responsible for implementation of WWF Nepal’s ‘Business Partnerships Platform’ in Madi and closing of the ‘Restore Ecotourism with Growth in Langtang National Park and Buffer zone Project’. S/he will assist in fundraising through the development of ecotourism programs, projects and networking.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director-Field Programs, s/he will conduct regular project monitoring, prepare technical reports, and liaise with and update donors as required. S/he will coordinate and communicate with implementing partners, government agencies and other agencies working in the tourism sector including National Parks and District Disaster Relief Committees. S/he will support the program development team to develop new concepts and tourism products for fundraising to promote ecotourism in Nepal.
Qualifications:
A Master's degree in Tourism Management or a related field with at least five years’ of experience in destination planning and management is required. It is essential that the individual possesses excellent communications, technical writing and marketing skills.
