Vacancy under the project “Strengthening in-situ conservation of small cats and other elusive wild mammals in Meghalaya”
Project Description: The project “Strengthening in-situ conservation of small cats and other elusive wild mammals in Meghalaya” is being implemented by the Meghalaya Forest Department and Global Tiger Forum (GTF), in collaboration with the MoEF&CC, Government of India. The project is aimed towards understanding the distribution, status, co-occurrence of small wild cats and some elusive mammals, while evolving an action plan for community stewardship with livelihood options.
| Position | Technical Consultant (Monitoring and Ecology) – 1 |
| Essential Qualification (EQ) | Post graduation in the field of Wildlife/Biodiversity/Environment Science/RS-GIS/other related disciplines |
| Description of Work | i) Design field surveys and impart training to the field teams ii) Coordinate and Supervise field surveys in Meghalaya for primary and secondary data collection iii) Coordinate field survey for investigating ecological status of the small cats and other elusive mammals iv) Coordinate camera trapping work in the project area v) Any other tasks assigned by the GTF |
| Experience | i) 2-3 years’ experience in related field(s) ii) Experience in Habitat Modelling/ Ecological-Informatics/ Ecological Spatial Modelling-GIS iii) Experience in designing surveys and handing/installation of camera traps iv) Experience in writing scientific manuscripts, and good knowledge of wildlife, flora and fauna v) Proficiency in MS office and data analysis programs vi) Excellent communication and scientific writing skills |
| Duration | One year with scope of extension based on satisfactory performance |
| Duty Location | Delhi/Meghalaya (with possibility of travel to the project site/HQ as and when required) |
| Consultant Fees | Based on experience and skills |
| Application procedure | Applicants need to send an email to research@globaltigerforum.org with the subject line “Application for the post of Technical Consultant (Monitoring and Ecology) in Meghalaya”, along with the following documents: 1) Copy of your updated Curriculum vitae (CV) 2) One-page Statement of Purpose (SOP) |
| Application Status | Open |
Please note: All applications will be reviewed, but only shortlisted candidates will be notified further.
Opportunity for paid field internships in Uttarakhand
Applications are invited for paid field internships
Duration: 2-3 months (can be extended based on requirement)
Number of openings: 2
Terms of Reference
Essential Qualification: (At least) A bachelor’s degree in Botany, Zoology, Wildlife, Environmental Sciences, or related fields.
Desirable Qualification:
- Basic knowledge about the local flora, fauna and natural history of the project landscape would be ideal but not mandatory.
- Candidates with prior experience in conducting forest surveys/sampling, data collection and interpretation will be preferred.
Requirements:
- Potential candidates should be physically fit and possess the ability to work across difficult or rugged terrains with sub-optimal field conditions with limited resources/connectivity. Prior experience in ecological sampling would be desirable.
- Candidates with a prior experience of working in the respective landscapes and knowledge of local language would be an added advantage.
- Good communication skills
- Since this is a continuous field work position, the intern will be posted full-time on field and has to virtually report/communicate to the headquarter at least once a week
Activities/Responsibilities:
- Travel to field sites for primary data collection (ecological and socio-economic data) and interaction with stakeholders across various districts of Uttarakhand.
- Collection of secondary data pertaining to villages, reserve forests, policies etc. of the underlying districts.
- Assist in report writing.
- Compiled information in the form of a report on the above activities to be submitted to the Senior Coordinator, GTF
Remuneration: The GTF will provide a monthly stipend of Rs.12,000/- and a certificate post completion of internship and submission of report. Basic food and accommodation, travel allowance, and other field logistics will be taken care of by the GTF/Project, however field gear and other personal requirements/equipment shall not be provided.
Application procedure: The following to be e-mailed to research@globaltigerforum.org with the subject line ‘Application for field internship in Uttarakhand”
- Copy of your updated Curriculum vitae (CV)
- One-page Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Application deadline: 10th January, 2022
Please note: All applications will be reviewed, but only shortlisted candidates will be notified further.
Opportunity for paid field internship
Applications are invited for paid field internships
Duration: 3 months from the date of joining
Number of openings: 7 (Uttarakhand-2, West Bengal-2, Arunachal Pradesh-2, Sikkim-3)
Requirements:
1. Potential candidates should be physically fit and possess the ability to work across difficult or rugged terrains with sub-optimal field conditions with limited resources/connectivity. Prior experience in ecological sampling would be desirable.
2. Candidates with prior experience of working in the respective landscapes and knowledge of the local language would be an added advantage.
3. Good communication skills
4. Since this is a continuous field work position, the intern will be posted full-time on field and has to virtually report/communicate to the headquarter at least once a week
Activities/Responsibilities:
1. To collect primary ecological and socio-economic data in the high-altitude districts of the states of Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
2. Collection of secondary data pertaining to villages, reserve forests, policies etc. of the underlying districts.
3. Compiled information in the form of a report on the above activities to be submitted to the Senior Coordinator, GTF
Remuneration: The GTF will provide a monthly stipend of Rs.12,000/- and a certificate post completion of internship and submission of report. Basic food and accommodation, travel allowance, and other field logistics will be taken care of by the GTF/Project, however field gear and other personal requirements/equipment shall not be provided.
Application procedure: The following to be e-mailed to research@globaltigerforum.org with the subject line ‘Application for field internship for HAT landscapes”
1. Copy of your updated Curriculum vitae (CV)
2. One-page Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Application deadline: 25 September, 2021Deadline extended till: 31 October 2021