Program Associate

Overview of the role:  

Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Nepal is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and ecosystems. Our initiatives span across research, community engagement, species conservation, and education. The Program Associate will play a key role in supporting the implementation of ZSL Nepal’s IWT supported project in Tribeni Nepal.

Key responsibilities:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Social Science, Arts, Communication or a related field.
•  Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in Nepali and English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly to remote field locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skills of photography and photoshops as advantages.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.  

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.  

What do we offer? 

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include: 

• Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct 
• Holidays – 19 days paid annual leave during each 12-month period worked, plus national and public holidays as per the Labor Act of Nepal.  
• Wellbeing – Accidental insurance for staff and medical insurance for staff (including family members) 
• Maternity leave and paternity leave available as per Labor act of Nepal.