Associate Coordinator-Aquatic Biodiversity

WWF; Rupnagar; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WWF India invites applications for the role of Associate Coordinator-Aquatic Biodiversity to plan and conduct population and habitat surveys of Dolphin, Gharial, Otters, Turtles and fish in the Sutlej River basin, evaluating distribution, abundance, habitats and threats.

You will collate field data for technical reports and publications, liaise with government bodies and local communities for permissions, support species recovery and management plans, and help build local capacity for scientific

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication in English and Hindi; Punjabi a plus.
• Basic computer applications knowledge.
• Experience in movement ecology, acoustics, and advanced species research is a plus.
• Experience with field equipment like camera traps, compass, chart plotter, VHF/UHF transmitters.
• ArcGIS or QGIS knowledge desirable.
• Meet deadlines and prioritise work under time constraints.
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Good liaison with government bodies, local communities and NGOs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct population and habitat surveys for key aquatic species in the Sutlej River basin.
• Collate and analyze field data to prepare technical reports, manuscripts and publications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in preparing species recovery and management plans.
• Support on-ground implementation of conservation initiatives and restoration activities.
• Plan capacity building of government departments and riparian communities for monitoring.
• Assist in designing outreach materials to raise awareness and support conservation.

Skills

Communication skills

English and Hindi proficiency

Liaison skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Camera Traps

VHF/UHF Transmitters

Job description

Associate Coordinator-Aquatic Biodiversity

Plan and conduct population and habitat surveys (including distribution and abundance) to understand the current status of Dolphin, Gharial, Otters, Turtles, and fish species, their habitats and threats faced in the Sutlej River basin.

• Collate and analyze field data to prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and other publications as required for the project, ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in preparing species recovery plans for flagship species in the Sutlej Basin.
• Support in development of species-specific management plans for keystone species.
• Liaison with a range of local stakeholders, such as government departments, local community and farmer groups for permissions, support, planning of restoration activities in the identified biodiversity hotspots in the Sutlej basin.
• Support on-ground implementation of species and their habitat conservation initiatives in the Sutlej basin.
• Plan and conduct capacity building of key stakeholders, including – government department and riparian communities for the scientific monitoring of aquatic species and their habitats.
• Support in designing and implementing communications and outreach material to generate awareness, build capacity and change attitudes to generate support for conservation of aquatic resources.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi. Knowledge of Punjabi will be an added advantage.

• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Experience in movement ecology (migration studies), acoustics, and advanced approaches in species research will be an added advantage.
• Experience with technical research equipment handling and field use such as camera trap, compass, chart plotter, and VHF, UHF transmitters.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, QGIS or other statistical software is desirable.
• Meet deadlines and effectively prioritise work under time constraints.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information for a non-technical audience, with effective communication skills reaching target audiences.
• Good liaison skills with government departments, local communities as well as with other NGOs and agencies working on same issues are desirable.