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Deepak C K.
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From: WCS India <info@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 12:47 PM
Subject: Senior Ecologist - GIB Conservation
To: Young Ecologists Talk & Interact Yeti <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
*Open Position: Senior Ecologist *
*No. of position: 1 *
*Project Name:* Conservation of Great Indian Bustard and its Habitats in
Thar landscape
*Location: *Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
*Reports to:* Team leader
*Work experience:* minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in avian
species distribution, occupancy, threat and habitat assessments.
*About us:* The Wildlife Conservation Society-India works to conserve
wildlife, backed by science. We work in partnership with governmental and
non-governmental organizations to deal with conservation challenges such as
human-wildlife interaction, voluntary relocation of people from protected
forest areas, countering wildlife trafficking, conservation of endangered
species and so on. Committed to wildlife conservation and the ecological
world view that recognizes the inextricable link between human welfare and
protection of wildlife and wild spaces, WCS-India endeavors to inspire
positive attitudes in people towards wildlife.
*About the project: *The project aims to save the GIB and its habitats in
Thar Desert in collaboration with Rajasthan forest department. The project
focuses on addressing different threats by adopting a broad multi-pronged
approach to transform local communities by bringing about desired change in
their knowledge, attitudes & skills.
*Required Qualification, skills & abilities:*
- Master’s degree in Wildlife/Ecology.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate with
community in local language i.e. Rajasthani, Hindi.
- Physically sound to work in the field under adverse weather conditions.
- Excellent planning, time management, problem solving, team building
and organizational abilities.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Having a 2 wheel/4 wheel valid driving license will be desirable.
- Candidates having worked in the above area/Grassland/Wetland habitats
will be given preference.
- Ability to do ecological modelling using software’s & GIS.
*Job Responsibilities:*
- Develop study design and conduct distribution, occupancy, habitat
suitability/improvement and threat assessment for GIB in Jaisalmer and
other range areas of Rajasthan.
- Identification and assessment of important grasslands used by GIB
during dispersal/breeding for habitat improvement and protection in Pokhran
range and DNP.
- Conduct assessment of carbon stocks in the identified important
grasslands for restoration with communities and Rajasthan Forest Department.
- Conduct assessment of important GIB breeding enclosures for habitat
improvement and threat reduction.
- Create and manage a team of volunteers and interns for above study.
- Assist and support the Team Leader with analytical reports and
presentations as required.
- Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports.
*Compensation*: Offered as per the qualification and experience.
*It’s time to apply:*
To apply, please send together in one file cover letter and updated resume.
Submit your application using the position title “Senior Ecologist-GIB,
Jaisalmer” in the subject line and send us on careers@xxxxxxxxxxxx.
All applications will be reviewed however only shortlisted candidates will
be notified for further process.
Best Wishes,
*Wildlife Conservation Society - India*
551, 7th Main Road, 2nd Stage
Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560097
Tel: +91-80-2973 7455
https://india.wcs.org/
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