Restoration Ecologist – Garo Green Spine Conservation Project

The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) seeks a Restoration Ecologist for the Garo Green Spine Conservation Project in Meghalaya. Responsibilities include implementing plantation and natural regeneration, managing nurseries, and analyzing data. Candidates should have a post-graduate degree in a relevant field, experience in conservation projects, and skills in botanical surveys and data management. This is a full-time position based in Garo Hills, India.
Job Category: Wild Lands

Location: Garo Hills, Meghalaya

Date Posted: 21-August-2023

The broad responsibilities will include:
• Successful implementation of planned plantation/ Assisted Natural Regeneration work in the project. This will include identification of the patches, surveying adjacent forest patches, preparing inventory of available indigenous plants and undertaking the plantation, maintenance and gap filling works.
• Developing the wider programme and strategies for restoration of the Garo Green Spine
• Management of nursery to prepare saplings for plantation and deliver report
• Collection, management, analysis and reporting of the data

Requirements and Qualifications

a. A post-graduate degree in a relevant subject like restoration ecology, botany, forest management and/or significant work experience in a relevant field;

b. Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating delivery/work plans;

c. Experience in the design, planning, implementation, and management of conservation projects;

d. Proven experience of carrying out botanical field surveys;

e. Prior experience of working in a multicultural team is desirable.;

f. Data management and database skills are desirable;

g. Proven experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including non-governmental organisations, academic, government stakeholders and individuals with various levels of skill

h. Experience of living and working in developing countries and in remote and basic field conditions

i. Understanding and experience of working for or with NGOs;

j. A good knowledge of ecological and botanical survey methodologies and practices is essential;

k. Skills in plant identification, nursery management, seed banking, planting, pest management and weed control are essential;

l. Fluent spoken and written English is essential;

m. Analytical skills and proficient use of statistical software, ideally programme R; GIS skills