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Darjeeling - India

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

WWFIndia one of the countrys largest conservation organizations invites applications for enthusiastic candidates with experience of working in Ecological restoration natural resource management and planning and implementation of restoration projects monitoring and studying the impact of restoration on biodiversity. Experience on plant taxonomy or botany with field experience on plant identification is highly desirable.The recruit will be responsible for implementing project related activities in WWF Indias Khangchendzonga Landscape Darjeeling Field Office. The position will be based out of Darjeeling but the nature of work could include supporting similar actions in Sikkim as well.

Location: Darjeeling Field Office

Job Profile:


The recruit will work closely with the Landscape Coordinator KCLDarjeeling and the Team Leader KCL to:


Programme Implementation and Technical Support

  • Lead and supervise the implementation of reforestation and nursery initiatives.
  • Design and conduct relevant studies/ assessments and use the information to strategize future work.
  • Monitor and study the impact of restoration and ecological services.
  • Work closely with Landscape Coordinator and the KCL team to identify restoration sites and project implementation.
  • Prepare reports and carry out other relevant documentation.
  • Assist in proposal development project management including formulation of workplans reporting work on budget and finance and delivery of agreed targets.


Networking Coordination and Communication

  • Regularly interact with the Forest Dept. District AdministrationPanchayats village Tea Garden Management or community groups and other stakeholders for implementing project activities and updating them on progress as and when required.
  • Liaise with partners and stakeholders for planning of activities and sharing of information.
  • Plan and conduct awareness raising programs training and campaigns.


Reporting:

  • Provide monthly updates to the Team Leader KCL through the Landscape Coordinator KCL Darjeeling on the progress of the assigned work or a predesigned workplan.
  • Assist in preparation of quarterly technical reports annual reports publications and other communication material.


Requirements

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

  • Masters Degree preferably Botany/Forestry/Agroforestry or a related field
  • Candidate who has been working or has field experience on Himalayan flora/fauna knowledge in plant taxonomy their identification reforestation silviculture project planning natural resource management basic knowledge of GIS data entry and analysis.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience of working in SikkimDarjeeling Himalaya.
  • Good knowledge of Nepali & Hindi is desirable.


WWFIndia is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.


Remuneration will be competitive with Indian NGO pay scales and will depend upon the candidates experience levels and the overall WWFIndia salary structure. WWFIndia does not provide housing telephone or vehicle facilities.




Required Experience:

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