Announcement - High Altitude ProgrammeNature Conservation Foundation

[Satya Prakash Mehra]

Associate, Research & Policy – High Altitude ProgrammeNature Conservation Foundation & Snow Leopard Trust, IndiaThe Snow Leopard Trust (SLT; www.snowleopard.org) is an international not-for-profit organization that seeks to conserve the snow leopard and its habitat based on effective conservation action backed with sound science and partnerships with local communities and Government agencies. In India, SLT carries out its activities jointly with the Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysore (NCF; www.ncf-india.org) under its High Altitude Program. NCF is dedicated to promoting science-based, socially responsible wildlife conservation in India.The current opportunity is for a key position to assist the SLT India Director in aspects related to research, wildlife management and policy work in the Indian Himalaya. The position requires extensive traveling and spending considerable time at field locations in challenging environmental conditions in the Indian Himalaya, that include Spiti, Ladakh, Tawang and other high altitude locations. Among other aspects, the position will be responsible for carrying out research, training, programmatic fund raising and coordination with relevant Government and Non-Government agencies. The position will ensure constant communication and feedback to the India Program Director. The candidate will also be responsible for writing and publishing the outcomes of the work in scientific and popular domains.RESPONSIBILITIESSpecific responsibilities for this position include –Assist and ensure timely and proper preparation and implementation of the Annual PlansAlong with the india Program Director, and other SLT-NCF staff, raise funds for research, conservation planning and capacity enhancement.Carry out the research, conservation planning and capacity enhancement with all identified project partners.Communicate relevant findings to peer reviewed and popular publications and othe forums along with the team.Explore new opportunities to expand the scope and impact of the SLT-NCF work.Assist and help senior staff members and visitors in field.QUALIFICATIONSA candidate with good scientific and communication skills is ideal for this job. The position requires skills of managing projects and people with a combination of scientific and humanitarian perspectives. Prior experience in handling these aspects, independent decision-making, research, data collection, analysis, networking and publication of results would be useful.A Masters degree in wildlife sciences/ecology/forest management/sociology and other Arts subjects, or equivalent and experience of independent handling of projects and people is desirable.Strong skills of ecological and sociological data collection methods, statistical analysis, GIS analyses and writing scientific reports is important.Preparedness to work in challenging field situation with minimal assistance and infrastructure.Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and intuitive abilities.Clear understanding of and strict adherence to work ethic, goals of work/organisation and deadlines.Skills in report writing, preparation of project proposals and coordinating field work in distant and often remote locations with field staff.Positive attitude/openness towards the culture, religious identities and traditional wisdom of local communities.A working knowledge of Hindi is importantLOCATION and REMUNERATIONThis position is headquartered in Mysore, but over 6-months of fieldwork is expected each year. Remuneration will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience and subject to periodic/annual assessment and increments. The candidate will be on probation for a year after selection.APPLICATIONPlease apply with CV and a brief outline, not exceeding one page to state why you believe this job is appropriate for you to [e-mail] before 30 April 2011. However, the position will be available till a suitable candidate is identified.

[GOPI KANTA GHOSH]

Great planning...good attempt..

[Sultan Moinuddin]

it is a great step.