WCS-India is seeking candidates for the position of Conservation/Research Associate (Western Ghats Conservation and Research). This is fixed term employment for 1 year.
About WCS-India
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.
Eligibility
- Must have an MSc in Wildlife Biology/Wildlife Sciences/Biodiversity Conservation, or a closely related field;
- Must be fluent in Kannada (speaking, reading, writing) and English (speaking, reading, writing);
- Must have familiarity with MS-Office applications (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint);
- Familiarity with mammalian wildlife, forest areas, and an understanding of (and interest in) conservation issues and the Western Ghats swill be an added bonus.
- Familiarity/interest in quantitative methods in ecological research will be an added bonus.
TOR and Responsibilities
- 1-year term contract, with a 6-month probationary period;
- The person will coordinate between the Programme Head and the Western Ghats Conservation and Research teams;
- The person will liaison between the Western Ghats field conservation team and the WCS-India Communications and Outreach team;
- Must be ready to spend 15 days each month in the field;
- Will be expected to assist with reporting (e.g. compiling information and writing donor reports), accounts, and some administrative oversight of field teams.
Report to
Programme Head, Carnivore & Herbivore Ecology & Conservation | WG Livelihoods Support
Expected Travel
Up to 50%, as required, to field sites and to coordinate with field staff
Location
WCS-India main office in Bengaluru with frequent travel to field sites across Karnataka
Application Procedure
Please send attached to one email 1) a cover letter and 2) an updated CV. Submit your application with “Conservation/Research Associate-Western Ghats” in the subject line to careers@wcsindia.org by October 24, 2023.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further process.
