Job Description
Vacancy for Project officer-Species at WWF-India.
Job Title/Position:
PROJECT OFFICER – SPECIES
Job Overview:
Job vacancy for Wildlife Science, Life Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Forestry, Environmental Science, Forest Management
Job Location:
Bettiah Field Office, Bihar
What are the Key Responsibilities?
WWF-India is inviting applications from individuals for the position of Project Officer – Species position to be a part of the Bettiah Field Office, Bihar for its Wildlife and Habitat division.
Project officer-Species will be part of the Terai Arc Landscape team of WWF India and a key member of the team based out of Bettiah, West Champaran District, Bihar charged with implementation of conservation activities in and around the Valmiki Tiger Reserve which together with Chitwan National Park and Parsa Wildlife Sanctuary in Nepal forms an important trans-boundary tiger conservation unit.
The selected candidate is expected to provide support for and implement measures aimed at recovery of populations of tiger, co-predator and prey and conservation of their habitat, assist in habitat management initiatives and liaison with key stakeholder groups for effective implementation of planned activities.
Programme Development
Contribute and provide inputs in developing work plans & budgets for implementation of conservation measures in and around Valmiki Tiger Reserve and another part of Terai Arc Landscape as and when required.
Programme Implementation
Implement on-ground conservation measures to support the recovery of tiger, co-predator and prey populations in Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
Support and involvement in habitat recovery and management initiatives for the Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Understanding and implementing measures to address human-wildlife conflict
Networking and advocacy
Coordinate with the forest department, other Govt Departments, local communities and stakeholders for effective implementation of project activities related to species conservation, habitat management and conflict mitigation.
Masters in Wildlife Science/ Life Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany/ Forestry/ Environmental Science/Forest Management.
Two years of experience in working on wildlife/ conservation-related issues.
Experience in wildlife monitoring (camera trapping, direct count), and knowledge of analytical methods/software used to monitor terrestrial mammals is essential.
Good oral and written knowledge of English and Hindi are imperative
Reporting
Assist Project Leader with technical reporting (including data analysis, scientific reports/ papers) and project reporting.
What are the Educational Qualification(s) for this position(s)?
Masters in Wildlife Science/ Life Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany/ Forestry/ Environmental Science/Forest Management.
Monthly Compensation:
Not Disclosed by Recruiter
What is the Experience Required for this Job?
From 2 to 3 year(s) of experience. Two years of experience in working on wildlife/ conservation-related issues.
What are the Preferred Skills required for this Job/Position?
- Experience in wildlife monitoring (camera trapping, direct count), and knowledge of analytical methods/software used to monitor terrestrial mammals is essential.
- Good oral and written knowledge of English and Hindi are imperative.
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