Consultant - Assessment of Marine Protected Area (MPA) Financing Needs ‍at Wildlife Conservation Society-Bangladesh

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Job Context

• This position usually sits at the intersection of marine conservation, environmental policy, research, and financial planning. The consultant is expected to provide technical expertise that helps strengthen the sustainability of protected marine ecosystems. Strong experience in environmental economics, conservation finance, marine resource management, or policy analysis is commonly valued.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current and future financing needs for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Bangladesh.
• Review existing funding mechanisms, policies, and conservation financing models.
• Analyze financial gaps and identify long-term sustainable financing opportunities.
• Collect and evaluate data related to marine conservation, biodiversity protection, and protected area management.
• Engage with government agencies, conservation partners, NGOs, donors, and local stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, financial assessments, and strategic recommendations for MPA financing frameworks.
• Identify innovative financing options such as conservation trust funds, blue economy initiatives, carbon financing, or public-private partnerships.
• Support development of financing roadmaps and implementation strategies.
• Conduct meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations where necessary.
• Present findings and recommendations to project teams and decision-makers.

Employment Status

Full time

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in in environmental economics, conservation finance, natural resource management, protected area management, coastal and marine development and governance or related field
• Skills Required:

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 year(s)

Additional Requirements

• Age 35 to 50 years
• Both Male, Female are allowed to apply

Workplace

• Work from office

Job Location

Salary

• Negotiable

Compensation & other benefits

• Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
• Festival Bonus:
• Salary Review: Yearly

Job Source

- MoreJobs.com Online Job Posting.