Might be of interest.
For YETI
Debabrata Phukon
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From: WCS India <info@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 14 May 2019, 9:48 am
Subject: WCS-India Job Opening: Research Assistant
To: Young Ecologists Talk & Interact Yeti <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Applications are invited by the Wildlife Conservation Society-India Program
for two positions of Research Assistants (RA) to provide support in grant
administration, project management, and monitoring. Details of the
requirements and job profile are described below.
*Essential Qualifications*:
1. Master’s degree in Wildlife Sciences/Life Science/Zoology or any other
related field
2. Strong analytical and communication skills –both oral and written in
English
3. Experience of two-three years in wildlife biology and/or conservation
*Desirable Qualification: *
1. Experience of preparing technical and scientific project reports,
2. Experience of project management – writing grant proposals and progress
reports, monitoring and evaluation of projects, etc.
3. Published scientific or popular articles on wildlife conservation and
research
4. Ability to work independently, and to collaborate effectively as a
member of a team and deal with external stakeholders
5. Knowledge of software such as Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and/or
Website management (WordPress)
6. Highly motivated with good understanding and knowledge of the various
national and global wildlife issues
*Description of Work:*
The selected candidates will provide support in management and monitoring
of the various projects that are currently being implemented by WCS-India.
The specific role entails preparation of technical reports, progress
reports and writing grant proposals. Therefore, prior experience of writing
successful grant proposals is highly desirable. The RAs will also assist in
organizing meetings and workshops, and provide assistance to the various
teams as and when required. The role requires close working with the
Country Director and other senior Project managers and offers extensive
learning and development opportunities.
The position is based at the headquarters in Bengaluru with occasional
travel to field sites in India.
Interested candidates can apply to <paromita@xxxxxxxxxxxx > with the
subject line “Application: Research Assistant – Project Management, May
2019”, stating interest in brief, along with your most recent resume. The
position is open with immediate effect. Remuneration will be decided based
on qualification and experience.
Best Wishes,
Wildlife Conservation Society - India
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