Ecological Restoration Specialist

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About the Organization

WCS-India is a Section 25 non-profit company incorporated in India and compliant with all Indian regulations. In accordance with the global mission, WCS-India’s overarching goal is the protection and conservation of the natural environment, its flora and fauna, and in particular the preservation of wildlife and wild places in India. We combine wildlife conservation action and strategic policy interventions with rigorous principles of conservation science, and forge long-lasting productive partnerships with governmental and non-governmental partners as well as with local communities. Our conservation action addresses the overarching threats of habitat fragmentation, poaching and wildlife trade as well as human-wildlife conflict, which impacts our biodiversity and its habitats.

Job Description

The Ecological Restoration Specialist is a mid-level position situated in WCS-India’s Eastern Ghats Program. This new position will play a key support role to WCS-India’s efforts to conduct field surveys, map and conserve forested and other Natural Habitats. Skills needed will be planning and executing restoration works.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning and executing through habitat and Biodiversity assessments in Eastern Ghats and other project sites 
• Make Floral checklists after conducting surveys and prepare field guides
• Publishing results in scientific journals, donor reports and popular media
• Conduct ecosystem services assessment using methods using recognised and available rapid assessment techniques using open source platforms including R and GIS software
• Any other works given by Programme Manager on field or in office related to wildlife research or conservation

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Experience and Knowledge 

• This is a Mid-level position with people having three years or more experience in Forest/Ecological Restoration should only apply.
• Advanced proficiency in Field methods, knowledge of floral surveys and writing skills
• Foundation in terrestrial ecology and/or forestry
• Demonstrated ability to lead the authoring of high-quality, clearly written reports covering methods and results from Literature and fieldwork

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in biology, ecology, forestry, restoration, agroforestry, or a related field.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, troubleshooting and teamwork skills.
• Field experience such as conducting forest inventory surveys, grass surveys, data collection or plant surveys.
• Experience with data entry programs and data collection.
• Strong communication in both English and preferably Telugu.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the flora of Eastern Ghats, Telangana inside forests and in Open Natural Ecosystems.
• Experience conducting scientific research.

Technical Skills

• Excellent written and oral language skills are required in English
• Telugu language skills will be added advantage
• Knowledge of Analyses using R, GIS Softwares, Remote sensing applications and restoration tools/apps 
• Able to do field work in harsh condition will be given preference. 

To apply, please send together in one file a cover letter and an updated resume. Submit your application using the position title “Restoration Specialist” in the subject line and send us to careers@wcsindia.org  latest by April 15, 2023.

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