The Corbett Foundation invites applications for the following project vacancies.
1. Project Associate (Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement)
Essential Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Wildlife Science, Life Science, Environmental Sciences, Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, or allied disciplines with a minimum of three years of research experience in the relevant field.
Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the field of wildlife conservation, with a special focus on interventions for mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Passion for wildlife conservation, community development, and a strong belief in human-wildlife coexistence.
• Ability to conduct on-field research and proficiency in software used for ecological and social research.
• Knowledge of conducting community surveys, bird surveys, camera-trapping, and capacity-building training programs.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills in English; fluency in spoken Hindi is essential.
• Proficiency in report writing and proposal development.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office.
• The incumbent should be hardworking and willing to work in remote locations.
2. Awareness/Capacity Building Officer
Essential Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in social sciences, environmental/wildlife/natural resource management, or related fields. Individuals with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) are also encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
• Two years of experience in conducting awareness programs in schools, social work, or community engagement.
• Experience working on biodiversity conservation-related projects.
• Liaising with school management and village representatives to plan and conduct educational and awareness programs.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills in English; fluency in spoken Hindi is required.
• Proficiency in computers (MS Office) is essential.
• The incumbent should be hardworking and willing to work in remote locations.
3. Research Officer (Ecology)
Essential Qualifications:
Masters’ Degree in Wildlife Science/ Life Science/Environmental sciences/ Biodiversity/ Botany/ Zoology with minimum 60% marks in graduate and post-graduate level and research experience in the relevant field.
Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
• Passion for wildlife conservation, community development, and a strong belief in human-wildlife coexistence.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Willingness to be part of a research team located in remote, isolated forest areas.
• Commitment to completing the research project and a dedication to learning new field research techniques.
• Knowledge of conducting community surveys, bird surveys, camera-trapping, and capacity-building training programs.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills in English; fluency in spoken Hindi is essential.
• Proficiency in computers (MS Office) is necessary.
• The incumbent should be hardworking and willing to work in remote locations.
Emoluments: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Those interested may please submit their latest CV with a covering letter mentioning the reason for applying and the current CTC. Applications to be sent to info@corbettfoundation.org with a cc to tcf.corbett@gmail.com on or before April 19, 2024. Appointments may be done on an immediate basis.
