Officer-in-Charge (PA Management Enhancement)

Qualification Required: A Master’s degree in Wildlife Sciences/Conservation/Environmental Policy is essential. A Ph. D. in a related subject in the field of Wildlife Sciences/Conservation is desirable

Work experience and essential qualities: Minimum work experience of 7-8 years required in wildlife science, protected area management planning, wildlife corridor study, and training and capacity building in relevant subject. Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of protected area management in India and should have experience working with protected area authorities. The candidate should have demonstrable knowledge and, or experience in preparation of protected area management plans, corridor management plan, and assessment of management effectiveness evaluation of protected areas. Candidate should be abreast of latest technical and scientific developments and publications in the field. Working knowledge of GIS and Hindi is essential. Ability to work in a team is necessary.

Responsibilities Include

• Ensure project objectives related to protected area, habitat connectivity, and landscape management are delivered to essential quality standards.
• To read, assimilate, analyze different management and working plans of protected areas and forests (English & Hindi) and input to improving the plans
• To compile best practices in conservation and management of landscapes for biodiversity and ecosystem services, and assess the suitable ones for integration in protected area management plans.
• To conduct need assessment, planning, designing and administering training and capacity building activities
• To plan project activities in conjunction with protected area authorities
• Design studies, data collection, data analysis
• Writing project reports, scientific papers, white papers, case studies on the project for circulation among the stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance with development of project plans and activities and provide guidance to field staff on biological and sociological aspects of landscape management.