Young wildlife
biologists, here is an opportunity for you to hone your skills in Periyar Tiger
Reserve, India’s finest Tiger reserve. Periyar Foundation a Government owned public trust with the legality of
the Government organization and flexibility of a good non-governmental
organization is looking for field biologists to work under their “Biodiversity
conservation and Rural livelihood improvement project” (Kerala forest department–
Periyar foundation)
Ecologist
Qualification: Masters Degree in Environmental / Wildlife Sciences
or Forestry (Preference will be given to Ph. D. holders).
Experience: Minimum 3 years of field experience in the
field of ecology preferably in the landscape where Participatory Forest
Management is implemented.
Remuneration: Rs 30,000/- per month.
Project period: 5
years.
Tasks to be carried
out:
• To undertake
analysis, assessment and research on ecology and wildlife biology.
• To distil, document
and support to disseminate the best practices in the Project Area.
• To assist in
conducting trainings in habitat management practices, monitoring of habitats
and wildlife, eco-friendly tourism, to NGOs, local community groups, other stakeholders,
policy makers, senior and mid-level forest officers and field staff and other
development sector agencies.
• To develop field
guides /identification keys on important groups of flora and fauna.
• To conduct impact
assessment of habitat interventions, ecotourism etc.
• To contribute as a
team in curriculum development and preparation of course material.
Candidates who
possess the above qualification may apply with their curriculum vitae to the
Executive Secretary, Periyar Foundation, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady P.O.,
Kumily, Idukki District, Kerala. Pin – 685536.
The name of the post should be written on the envelope containing
application.
Last date for receipt
of application is 15th April, 2012
Vacancies exist also
for Sociologist / Socio-Ecologist, Regional Planner, Training Officer, Training
Assistant, Field Assistant and Accountant
For more details log
on to http://www.periyarfoundation.org/
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