Wildlife Trust of India
Location
Madhya Pradesh | India
Job description
Qualifications and skills
1.Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in the field of Wildlife Biology, Forestry Sciences, Wildlife and Nature Conservation/Research projects will be desirable.
2. Post-graduate degree in disciplines such as Wildlife Sciences/Forestry/Ecology/Environmental Studies or equivalent.
3.Experience in working in the area of wildlife conservation and remote areas
4.Knowledge of ecological sampling, analysis and interpretation. Candidates with working knowledge of camera trapping are desired.
5.Experience in ecological monitoring and fieldwork. Working knowledge of analytical software like R, GIS is preferable.
6.Ability to multi-task and ability to create and work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.
7.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Candidates with robust communication skills in Hindi will be preferred.
Broad Responsibilities Include -
1.Undertake occupancy surveys in the landscape to assess the presence of tigers and elephants in the landscape and establish movement patterns
2.Undertake threat analysis of the identified tiger corridor bottlenecks and the factors affecting the functionality of the corridors
3.Undertake ground truthing of potential elephant and identified tiger corridors based on the format and methodology agreed upon and prepare draft corridor conservation plans
4.Assist in establishing and managing partnerships with individuals, local community based organisations in the landscape under WTI’s Green Corridor Champion initiative.
5.Produce periodic reports for submission to different stakeholders.
6.Responsible for monthly/activity reports, photographic, documentation, maintenance of log book of vehicles at place of posting, photographic documentation of activities, submission of data sheets etc. as per the requirements of the project.
7.Responsible for field level governmental and partner liaison at appropriate levels and local public relation needs in consultation with the Project Lead.
8.Responsible for maintenance of all assets of the organization in the area of activity
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