Job Opportunity for Ecological Restoration Specialist at Digital Green in Bengaluru

Ecological Restoration Specialist needed for WCS-India’s Project in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana 

Location: Hyderabad; the candidate should be ready to travel to remote areas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (Adilabad, Mancherial, Nandyala, Achampet etc.) 

Programme/Sector: Eastern Ghats and Telangana Programme of WCS-India 

Position Type: 1 year- Fixed Term employment  
 
Expected travel: Up to 70%, as required to field sites and to coordinate with Field Staff 

About us: The Wildlife Conservation Society-India works to conserve wildlife backed by science. We work in partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations to deal with conservation challenges such as human-wildlife interaction, combating wildlife trafficking, conservation of marine ecosystems and species, conservation of endangered species, livelihood development of local communities, and so on. Committed to wildlife conservation and the ecological world view that recognizes the inextricable link between human welfare and protection of wildlife and wild spaces, WCS-India endeavours to inspire positive attitudes in people towards wildlife. 

WCS-India is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. 

The Position: 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. 

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 

Qualification Requirements 

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.   

Compensation: Offered as per the qualification and experience. 

It’s time to apply: 

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. 

Candidates are to share at least two professional references. Please note that only candidates with relevant qualifications and experience can apply.  

All applications will be reviewed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further process.