Job: Field Officer (Kaziranga Karbi Anglong Conservation Project)

Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)

Environmental Services

Karbi Angalong, Assam, India

Junior Management

2-3 Years

As per qualifications & experience.

Wildlife Trust of India is looking to recruit a Field Officer with for its projects in Assam. The post requires extensive travelling.

Job Responsibilities:

• Point person for the specific field and on-site implementation of the project
• Execute eco-development and alternative livelihood initiatives
• Scientific monitoring of the initiative
• Network with local NGOs, relevant Government Departments
• Report writing, day-to-day documentation
• Run a public campaign at village/district level

Qualifications: Graduate Degree in a Social Science discipline such as Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, Rural Management, Political Science, Human Geography or equivalent.

Experience: 2-3 years in a similar position, preferably in north-east India.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and experience in participatory conservation, eco-development and alternative livelihood
• Good understanding of community dynamics and ability to think fast
• Experience in conducting PRA and in preparing micro-plans will be an advantage
• Good at carrying out surveys, organizing group meetings and documentation
• Excellent communication skills, especially with rural/tribal communities
• Fluency in Karbi/Assamese

Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is a non-profit conservation organization, committed to urgent action that prevents destruction of India’s wildlife. It was formed in 1998 with just three staffers. WTI today, is tackling a diverse range of issues with over 50 projects and two dozen field offices across the country. These projects are implemented by close to 150 full-time professionals and consultants, in addition to volunteers from all walks of life. The core team includes scientists, field biologists, conservation managers, veterinarians, lawyers, finance, business management and communication specialists, who collectively bring into play a huge bank of professional experience. The mission of WTI is to conserve nature, especially endangered species and threatened habitats, in partnership with communities and governments.

For more information about the organization, please visit www.wti.org.in.

Interested candidates may apply by giving full details regarding remuneration received in the present and previous assignments, expected salary and three references to:

Or

E-mail: jobs@wti.org.in

P.S. Kindly mention the name of the post applied for on the envelope or in the subject-line of your e-mail.

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