IMICHllPRIDESHFDRES'TD£Pllllll£N Research Assistant - Western Tragopan Reintroduction Programme
Location - Himachal Pradesh Job Profile • Conduct fauna! sur,eys through trailsltranseds, sign sur,eys an camera tr a pping, habitat quality assessment and socio-econom· surveys at Western Tragopan Rei ntrodudion site. • Carryout radio4racking of reintroduced Western Tragopans and othe post-release monltori ng adivlties as part of the Wfldlle Wi ng's Wester Tragopan Rei ntroduction programme. • Prepare technical reports, media briefs, and presentations for officia meet i ngs. • Participate in community awareness workshops with local people t spread know-how about cheer pheasant and Importance of the program • Tenure • 12 months • Renumeration - Rs. 16500/- month+ Rs. 1500 (Misc). • The selected person is required to stay at Sarahan, Rampu Bushahr , HP. Qualifications, experience and competencies • Master's Degree in Lfe ScienceSIWildlife Sdences or any relate disci pline. • Worki ng experience wflh R Statistical Program, GIS-based applicati (ArcGIS, OGIS or anyotheri MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred. • Any previous experience With radio-tracking, designi ng biodi,.,rs' sur,eysWin begi""n appropriateweighlageduring the selection process • Basic knowledge of statistics des ired. • AbHity to speak Hi ndi is essential. • Exceptional English writing skills. • AbHity to undertake extensive field work i n extreme climate and hig altitudes (up to 3500m� Applying for the position • Documents: Curricu l um vitae and 1-page write-up (11pt Calibri , M left justified, 1.5 li ne spacing) on the motivation and interest to app for the position. • Send applications t� d h ararn37@gmail.com/ dfowlsarahan@gmail.com • P lease mention •Research Assistant- Western Tragopan Project HP", i n the subject line. • The vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only. • Applications of only shortlisted candidates Win be acknowledged. • Selection Will be through an interview (personal/onli ne). Last date for sending applications: August 15, 2020 Official process 1. Applications received wnl first be scrut i nized by DFO (WL), Saraha to shortlist candidates for the interview.The process for shortlistin will follow marks allotment for the skills possessed and selectin the Top-5 applicants for the interview and assessment will b made against• Previous field experience i.i Previous experience Radio-tracki ng and monitori ng iii. Previous participation in Biodi versity surveys iv. Hi ndi speaking skills v . English writing vi. Computer and stalistics skills (GI S, R etc.) 2. Personal or online interview: Shortlisted students will be called f interview either personal or if distantly located over Skype/othe online means. The Interview will be conducted by CCF(WL)-eum CEO(HPZCBS) O/o PCCF (WL), CF (WL) Shimla & DFO (WL Sarahan.
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Dlvlslonal Forest Officer, WIidiife Division Sarahan. 172102
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