Field Officer/Assistant Field Officer - Conflict Mitigation (Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh )

Background:
Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is looking for a Field Officer/Assistant Field Officer for its Dudhwa Train Hit Project in Uttar Pradesh. The incumbent will be responsible for on site implementation of the project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct surveys on ecological and physical aspects of areas along the railway track and surrounding habitats.
• Scientific investigation to find factors responsible for train accidents.
• Organise meetings, workshops and awareness activities for various stakeholders.
• Liaison with various government agencies.
• Implementation and monitoring of mitigation measures.
• Report writing, day to day documentation of the activities undertaken.

Skills:

• Good understanding of human-elephant conflict mitigation techniques.
• Ability to live and work in interior rural areas.
• Ability to liaison with various govt agencies, organise people and provide leadership.
• Excellent communication skills in local language.
• Budgeting skills.
• Familiarity of campaign tools. 

Qualifications:
M.Sc in Biological Sciences (Wildlife/ Forestry/ Zoology/ Botany/ Life Sciences).

Experience:
At least 1-2 years' experience in the above-mentioned profile.