Programme Lead – Forest & Wildlife Conservation and Natural Heritage
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead field-based and policy-oriented programmes on forest and wildlife conservation.
- Coordinate research, analysis, documentation including report and book writing on natural heritage, biodiversity, forest rights, ecological restoration, and human-wildlife interface.
- Design interventions on ecosystem-based conservation and climate-resilient forest management.
- Engage with government bodies, local communities, academic institutions, and civil society.
- Supervise and guide a team of researchers, field staff, and conservation practitioners.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: Postgraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related fields. Ph.D. desirable.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in forest and wildlife-related projects with demonstrated leadership in programme design, implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong understanding of national and international conservation frameworks.
- Excellent writing skills, research, and policy analysis capabilities.
- Experience of working with forest-dwelling communities, and in tiger reserves and other protected areas.
- Track record of published work
Deadline for application: 7 July, 2025 – 11:00 am