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Job Category: Wildlife Crime Control Division Location: Wayanad Date Posted: 20-May-2025 Qualification - Masters in Environmental Science or any discipline related to wildlife with 1+ years’ field experience focused on species conservation. Role and Responsibilities - Assist the Project Head/ OiC in successful operationalization of HAWK Software in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu Assist the Project Head/ OIC in organizing trainings of HAWK and Wildlife crime prevention in targeted landscape Conduct field surveys, and covert operations to gather critical data on illegal wildlife activities from field sources Coordinate anti-snare walks in identified protected areas of the targeted state and report on its efficacy Coordinate with local sources, communities, and law enforcement agencies to obtain and verify intelligence. Document evidence, including photographs, GPS coordinates, and species details. Support the execution of anti-poaching and anti-trafficking operations. Assist in any wildlife crime prevention initiatives as per the discretion of Head, PI or CEO. Project Planning & Management: Analyze field data to identify patterns and trends in wildlife crimes. Work with the project team, to produce detailed intelligence reports to assist enforcement operations Fund & Financial Management : Ensure adherence to organization financial statutory guidelines in the area of work Donor’s Co-ordination : Assist the project team with ground information to prepare detailed donor reports MIS & Reports : Prepare draft reports for stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and conservation partners Responsible for sending half yearly report to HoD/ HQ on the status of all assets/stocks/ publications etc. Responsible for all field reports, photographic documentation, submission of data sheets etc as per the requirements and said deadlines Any other responsibilities : Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the field station Also responsible for the establishment, maintenance of the respective field camp, if any, that falls under the field station in consultation with DH Ensure scientific or technical adherence to all needs of the project is met Draft and publish the findings of the project in scientific journals Present the findings of the project in national and international fora Responsible for all field level governmental and partner liaison at appropriate levels and local public relation needs in consultation with the Head Responsible for acting as the on-site representative of WTI (at particular level) and to ensure that the image of WTI as a conservation action organization operating in the field is maintained at all times Ensure other project or organisation activities in the state of base is executed. Requirements - Candidates having experience in Wildlife Crime prevention initiatives shall be given preference Hardworking, passionate, energetic, and a team player. • To be able to take direction and work in remote field sites to achieve project objectives • Candidate preferably from Karnataka, Kerala or Tamil Nadu Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in Kannada and English. Working knowledge of other Indian languages will be an added advantage Experience of working closely with government authority, stakeholders, and local community Demonstrated field management in conducting conservation projects, in a systematic, scientific, and professional manner • Strong writing abilities. Writing research publications are an added advantage • Ability to maintain high degree of private integrity and confidentiality capability • Highest degree of sensitivity regarding gender, caste and economic status Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for pursuing a conservation career
