Senior Project Officer / Senior Specialist– Ecological Restoration

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About the Organization

Established as a Charitable Trust on 27 November, 1969, WWF India set out with the aim of reducing the degradation of Earth’s natural environment and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. In 1987, the organization changed it's name from the World Wildlife Fund to World Wide Fund for Nature India. With five decades of extensive work in the sector, WWF India today is one of the leading conservation organizations in the country.

Job Description

We’re looking for candidates with hands-on experience in ecological restoration, natural resource management, and the planning, implementation, and monitoring of restoration projects. A background in plant taxonomy or botany, with strong field skills in plant identification, is highly desirable.

Based at our Darjeeling Field Office, you will lead and support restoration efforts across the Khangchendzonga Landscape, with opportunities to contribute to similar work in Sikkim. From analysing degraded forest systems to nurturing landscapes back to life, this position offers a rare opportunity to witness transformation—of forests, ecosystems, and communities.

Join us in crafting resilient landscapes and restoring the wild heart of the Himalayas.

The candidate will work closely with the KCL team towards the following:

Programme Implementation and Technical Support

• Lead and oversee on-ground implementation of reforestation and nursery initiatives.
• Design and conduct field studies and assessments to inform and refine restoration strategies.
• Monitor ecological restoration outcomes and assess improvements in ecosystem services.
• Identify degraded forest areas and prioritise sites for restoration.
• Contribute to high-quality reporting and the development of peer-reviewed publications.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Engage regularly with the Forest Department, District Administration, Panchayats, Tea Garden Management, village and community groups, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and coordination.
• Collaborate with partners for planning, knowledge sharing, and joint actions.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s Degree, preferably Botany/Forestry/Agroforestry/Ecological Restoration or a related field.
• Candidate with field experience in the Eastern Himalayas, particularly in Himalayan flora and fauna, with strong knowledge of plant taxonomy, species identification, reforestation, and ecological restoration practices.
• Experience and familiarity with basic GIS tools, along with data entry and analysis skills, is essential.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior work experience in the Sikkim-Darjeeling Himalaya.
• Proficiency in Nepali and Hindi is desirable.

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