Programme Officer – Ecologist

Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) invites applications from individuals with at least 1-2 years experience as Ecologist for our Wild Lands Division in HQ, Noida.

Who we’re looking for

As our PO – Ecologist, you will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the programmatic activities and provide technical support to the team on-ground in project development, reporting, financial reporting etc.

Before applying, please ensure that you meet our requirements:

Qualifications and skills

• M.Sc. post-graduate degree in a biological sciences discipline such as ecology, wildlife biology, forestry sciences, environmental sciences or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in the field of Wildlife Conservation and Management.
• Experience on working in NGO sector
• Knowledge of ecological sampling, analysis and interpretation
• Experience in ecological monitoring and fieldwork. Working knowledge of analytical software like R, GIS is preferable.
• Skill in organising, prioritising, scheduling, planning and coordinating work; attention to detail.
• Skills in grant management, technical reporting and monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to multi-task and ability to create and work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Broad responsibilities include

• Assist the Wild Lands team in day-to-day implementation of the programmatic activities
• Provide technical support to the teams on-ground in project development, data collection and analysis, reporting etc
• Assist in developing relevant funding proposals and concepts for the Wild-Lands projects
• Monitor the progress of the ongoing projects of the division on a monthly basis
• Assist in compiling technical reports and updates for donors on a regular basis