Job Category: Right of Passage Location: West Bengal (Mostly North Bengal with some forest divisions to survey in South Bengal) Date Posted: 29-May-2025 Qualifications and Skills Educational Background: Master’s degree or higher in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, or related fields. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in wildlife research, habitat surveys, or conservation planning. Proven expertise in ground-surveys GIS mapping, and corridor analysis. Technical Skills: Proficiency in GIS tools and satellite imagery analysis. Strong analytical and statistical skills for ecological and socio-economic data. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Strong report-writing and documentation skills. The consultancy role is for 6 months. Position Overview Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) seeks a highly motivated and skilled consultant to lead and execute a comprehensive ground survey of elephant corridors in West Bengal. The consultant will employ uniform ground-truthing methodologies to assess the current status of identified corridors, identify potential new corridors, and evaluate the ecological and anthropogenic factors affecting habitat connectivity. Notably, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute as an author for the West Bengal chapter of the upcoming Right of Passage: Elephant Corridors of India, 3rd Edition . This prestigious contribution underscores the significance of this role in shaping national-level conservation strategies and publications. Key Responsibilities - Groundtruthing of Elephant Corridors Collect secondary data from published literature, reports, and local forest department sources and primary data through field visits, direct observations, and interactions with stakeholders (forest field staff, community members). Evaluate ecological parameters: habitat connectivity, movement patterns, animal usage, and seasonal variations. Identify anthropogenic threats: linear infrastructure, settlements, land-use changes, Analyze corridor dimensions, legal land statuses, and ecological importance, including areas of overlap with reserves, IBAs, or protected areas. Assist in drafting comprehensive status reports for each corridor, detailing threats, recommendations, and conservation plans Submit actionable conservation strategies for securing corridors to Govt. for review and implementation. Coordinate logistics for field surveys and ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables. Provide progress updates and communicate findings effectively to WTI’s project manager. Deliverables Detailed Corridor Profiles: Updated connectivity status, wildlife usage data, and threat analysis for each identified corridor. Conservation Recommendations: Draft and finalized conservation strategies for securing and restoring elephant corridors, including site-specific interventions and policy recommendations. Comprehensive Report: A consolidated report, including primary and secondary findings, to form the basis for the Right of Passage publication update. Application Process Interested candidates are requested to submit the following to A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience. A cover letter explaining your suitability for this role. Samples of previous work, such as reports, maps, or publications. Deadline for Applications: 20th June 2025 Submit Applications to: Upasana Ganguly (upasana@wti.org.in) This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to elephant conservation by addressing key challenges in habitat connectivity. WTI looks forward to collaborating with a dedicated professional to drive impactful change in protecting India’s elephant corridors

Job Category: Right of Passage Location: Meghalaya Date Posted: 29-May-2025 Qualifications and Skills Educational Background: Master’s degree or higher in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, or related fields. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in wildlife research, habitat surveys, or conservation planning. Proven expertise in ground-surveys GIS mapping, and corridor analysis. Technical Skills: Proficiency in GIS tools and satellite imagery analysis. Strong analytical and statistical skills for ecological and socio-economic data. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Strong report-writing and documentation skills. The consultancy role is for 6 months. Position Overview Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) seeks a highly motivated and skilled consultant to lead and execute a comprehensive ground survey of elephant corridors in Meghalaya. The consultant will employ uniform ground-truthing methodologies to assess the current status of identified corridors, identify potential new corridors, and evaluate the ecological and anthropogenic factors affecting habitat connectivity. Notably, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute as an author for the North-East India chapter of the upcoming Right of Passage: Elephant Corridors of India, 3rd Edition . This prestigious contribution underscores the significance of this role in shaping national-level conservation strategies and publications. Key Responsibilities - Groundtruthing of Elephant Corridors Collect secondary data from published literature, reports, and local forest department sources and primary data through field visits, direct observations, and interactions with stakeholders (forest field staff, community members). Evaluate ecological parameters: habitat connectivity, movement patterns, animal usage, and seasonal variations. Identify anthropogenic threats: linear infrastructure, settlements, land-use changes, Analyze corridor dimensions, legal land statuses, and ecological importance, including areas of overlap with reserves, IBAs, or protected areas. Assist in drafting comprehensive status reports for each corridor, detailing threats, recommendations, and conservation plans Submit actionable conservation strategies for securing corridors to Govt. for review and implementation. Coordinate logistics for field surveys and ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables. Provide progress updates and communicate findings effectively to WTI’s project manager. Deliverables Detailed Corridor Profiles: Updated connectivity status, wildlife usage data, and threat analysis for each identified corridor. Conservation Recommendations: Draft and finalized conservation strategies for securing and restoring elephant corridors, including site-specific interventions and policy recommendations. Comprehensive Report: A consolidated report, including primary and secondary findings, to form the basis for the Right of Passage publication update. Application Process - Interested candidates are requested to submit the following to - A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience. A cover letter explaining your suitability for this role. Samples of previous work, such as reports, maps, or publications. Deadline for Applications: 20th June 2025 Submit Applications to: Upasana Ganguly (upasana@wti.org.in) This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to elephant conservation by addressing key challenges in habitat connectivity. WTI looks forward to collaborating with a dedicated professional to drive impactful change in protecting India’s elephant corridors.

Job Category: Wild Lands Location: Noida Date Posted: 03-June-2025 Qualification - M.Sc. in biological sciences discipline such as ecology, wildlife sciences, forestry sciences, environmental sciences or M.A. in environmental studies and equivalent. Experience - 1-2 years’ of experience in the field of Wildlife Conservation Management and working in the NGO sector is desirable Role Context - As a A/PO under the Wild Lands division, you will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the programmatic activities and provide technical support to the Project teams on-ground in project development and management, reporting and meeting donor requirements and monitoring adherence to financial protocols and compliances etc. Key Responsibilities : Provide technical support to the teams on-ground in data management and analysis, project development, donor reporting and financial management. Analysis of relevant project related data and writing technical reports and publications Work with the Project teams and the WTI communications team to generate content for the social media handles and the WTI website Assist the OiC/Division Head in preparing Project proposals and concept notes to ensure continued funding and long term sustainability of the Projects Project Planning & Management: Organise monthly review meetings for Projects to ensure that Project implementation is on track and the timeline is being followed Follow-up with the teams on field and ensure that the quarterly reviews of the Projects are carried out Undertake field visits to the project sites when required and prepare evaluation reports Coordinate and organise events with the field teams and the support divisions of WTI and assist in preparing collaterals as and when required. Donor Co-ordination : Understand individual donor requirements for each of the Projects and coordinate with the teams on field to compile technical reports as per the donor reporting timeline as well as prepare updates for donors on a regular basis (as and when something arises). Other responsibilities: Any other tasks as assigned by Head/PI. Skills - Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring, sampling and analysis of data (including socio-economic data) Working knowledge of analytical software like R and GIS is preferable. The candidate should be good in organising, prioritising, planning and coordinating work between different stakeholders with attention to detail. Prior experience in grant management, technical reporting and monitoring and evaluation will be desirable Ability to multi-task and work in a team-oriented, multi- cultural environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Prior knowledge and experience in ecological restoration will be an added advantage

Job Category: Wild Lands Location: Noida Date Posted: 03-June-2025 Qualification - M.Sc. in biological sciences discipline such as ecology, wildlife sciences, forestry sciences, environmental sciences or M.A. in environmental studies and equivalent. Experience - 1-2 years’ of experience in the field of Wildlife Conservation Management and working in the NGO sector is desirable Role Context - As a A/PO under the Wild Lands division, you will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the programmatic activities and provide technical support to the Project teams on-ground in project development and management, reporting and meeting donor requirements and monitoring adherence to financial protocols and compliances etc. Key Responsibilities : Provide technical support to the teams on-ground in data management and analysis, project development, donor reporting and financial management. Analysis of relevant project related data and writing technical reports and publications Work with the Project teams and the WTI communications team to generate content for the social media handles and the WTI website Assist the OiC/Division Head in preparing Project proposals and concept notes to ensure continued funding and long term sustainability of the Projects Project Planning & Management: Organise monthly review meetings for Projects to ensure that Project implementation is on track and the timeline is being followed Follow-up with the teams on field and ensure that the quarterly reviews of the Projects are carried out Undertake field visits to the project sites when required and prepare evaluation reports Coordinate and organise events with the field teams and the support divisions of WTI and assist in preparing collaterals as and when required. Donor Co-ordination : Understand individual donor requirements for each of the Projects and coordinate with the teams on field to compile technical reports as per the donor reporting timeline as well as prepare updates for donors on a regular basis (as and when something arises). Other responsibilities: Any other tasks as assigned by Head/PI. Skills - Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring, sampling and analysis of data (including socio-economic data) Working knowledge of analytical software like R and GIS is preferable. The candidate should be good in organising, prioritising, planning and coordinating work between different stakeholders with attention to detail. Prior experience in grant management, technical reporting and monitoring and evaluation will be desirable Ability to multi-task and work in a team-oriented, multi- cultural environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Prior knowledge and experience in ecological restoration will be an added advantage

Job Category: Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) Location: CWRC, Bokakhat, Assam Date Posted: 27-June-2025 Qualification - Master’s Degree in Biology (Required) Experience - 9-10 Years (5 years’ experience in working with wildlife in the field. They should have at least 2 years’ experience of managing multi-personnel projects independently). Role Context - The Centre Manager & Biologist at CWRC will be responsible for the overall smooth running of the centre on a day-day basis, upkeep and management of the Kaziranga Discover Park (KDP) and the development and implementation of the release and post-release monitoring plan for rehabilitated wildlife at CWRC. They will work in close coordination with the PI, DH, and Chief Ecologist at WTI and the concerned Forest Department in carrying out all assigned activities as per Indian Wildlife Protection Act (1972) and WTI rules. They will ensure that CWRC/ WTI responds to wildlife in distress and that all rescued animals brought to the centre receive appropriate care and treatment, considering animal welfare and established protocols. They will release animals back to the wild following IUCN guidelines on translocation and re-introduction, and other best practice guidelines on management, rehabilitation, veterinary care and placement of confiscated or displaced wild animals. Key Responsibilities : a) Ensure smooth running of the Centre on a day-day basis, including overseeing procurement, staffing, HR management, facility management, animal welfare and reporting. b) Ensure rescued animals are provided appropriate rehabilitation pre-release and carry out appropriate post-release monitoring of released individuals following IUCN guidelines on translocation and re-introduction, and other best practice guidelines on management, rehabilitation, veterinary care and placement of confiscated or displaced wild animals c) Ensure management of the facilities at the KDP including day-day upkeep and compliance with forest department regulations. d) Serve as Project Head-CWRC until further notice and undertake all responsibilities assigned to the position as per the project implementation plan (PIP) e) Guide and mentor Volunteers or interns at CWRC in collaboration with HR and their management. Project Planning & Management: 1) Develop annual work plan and budget for CWRC for developing PIPs 2) Develop annual work plan and budget for rehabilitation, release and post-release monitoring of rehabilitated wildlife in consultation with the veterinarian at CWRC for developing PIPs 3) Develop annual work plan and budget for KDP facility management 4) Ensure all activities are carried out as outlines under the approved PIP Fund & Financial Management : a) Ensure all procurement and payments are based on approved budgets and as per approved processes b) Ensure proper documentation of all procurements and payments and submit bills, expenditure statements and regular updates to finance and administration department as per stipulated deadlines c) Ensure CWRC is in compliance with all financial rules & regulations in consultation with Finance department. Donor Co-ordination : 1) In coordination with Development division and DH, liaise with donors in order to ensure smooth communication and financing of CWRC and relevant WTI projects. 2) Draft reports and proposals for donors, forest department and other stakeholders as the case maybe and submit to DH 3) Ensure donor visibility and acknowledgement for respective projects in all WTI reports, events, media, and documentation. 4) Work with Communications division to develop appropriate collaterals and media External Communication / Co-ordination: a) Liaise and coordinate with the FD Kaziranga NP, forest department, CZA and other government agencies in coordination with DH, Development and Communication division to ensure all statutory and other compliances for CWRC and provide regular updates and reports to FD Kaziranga NP/ forest department regarding CWRC activities. b) Liaise and coordinate with the FD Kaziranga NP, forest department and other government agencies in coordination with DH, RH, and PI to obtain requisite permissions for rescue, rehab and post-release monitoring of wildlife and any other relevant CWRC activities. c) Provide regular updates to Communications division on CWRC and rehabilitation and post-release monitoring of rescued wildlife, including high-quality photographs and videos of animal rescues, rehabilitation, release, post-release monitoring and other CWRC activities. d) Liaise with other institutions and organizations, including research, academic and conservation-oriented, to form partnerships and develop MoUs to enhance CWRC and WTI mission and activities. e) Ensure promotion of WTI and its activities at all national, international and other relevant forums, including through scientific and other publications MIS & Reports : 1) Ensure proper documentation of all activities under the project and at CWRC, including regularly updating software and databases. 2) Report on monthly, quarterly and annual basis on the activities & operations of the CWRC as well as post-release monitoring activities of rehabilitated wildlife Any other responsibilities : a) Other Division level responsibilities as may be assigned by DH/PI b) Other responsibilities as may be assigned by WTI Roles and responsibilities of Project Head Project Implementation and Management. a) Monitoring of work undertaken by project partner/s as per set log-frame/Manage day-to-day activities of project as per set goals and objectives either directly or through on-ground project partners. b) Participate in planning meetings and provide inputs into the development of project implementation plans. c) Generation of financial statements of expenditures, project reports etc. in prescribed formats. d) Produce field reports (monthly, quarterly and annually/ as requested by Division Head). e) Ensure that the team is performing optimally. f) Liaising with West Bengal Forest Department and other local agencies to facilitate project implementation. g) Responsible for providing key inputs for draft to DH or PI for project proposals, donor reports and publication. Financial a) Manage project budgets as finalized in the PIPs. b) Scrutinize and forward cash flow and advance settlements to accounts/Division Head. c) Ensure all financial compliances are met. Administrative a) Ensure that field stations are and maintained to meet the project needs, as per the norms of the organization. b) Ensure a proper fixed asset register is maintained at the field station. c) Responsible for all field level governmental and partner liaisoning. Shall network with other NGOs, Government and local media in the area to see that the organizations interest and cause is promoted. d) Motivate teams to give quality results by promoting activities that encourage team building. e) Responsible for ensuring the respective projects in the field comply the requirement of the various statutory laws of the government, both state and central. f) Be responsible for review of performance/PMR of whole team as per the norms. g) Approve leave of absence of all staff under the project to HR, DH and PI. Preferred experience - Experience in handling animals, radio-collaring and wildlife population monitoring is preferred.

Job Category: Wildlife Crime Control Division Location: Noida Date Posted: 01-July-2025 Internship Opportunity Division: Natural Heritage Campaigns (NHC) & Wildlife Crime Control Location : Headquarters, Wildlife Trust of India, Noida Duration: 3 months Stipend: Rs. 9000/- Key Responsibilities:  Conduct legal research on existing legal interventions by elephant range states.  Undertake a literature review of wildlife crime cases across the world, with emphasis on India where legal intervention for Elephant conservation has worked positively towards coexistence.  Analyze key legal interventions with respect to Elephant Conservation and compile a detailed report on the same  Identify existing wildlife crime cases(related to elephant) in consultation with WTI’s lead legal counsel, across India where WTI interventions/ nudges can be invoked  Identify existing wildlife crime cases in consultation with WTI’s lead legal counsel, across India where compensation provisions can be invoked  Develop targeted case summaries on compensation in consultation with WTI’s lead legal counsel  Coordinate with targeted stakeholders and undertake online research in gathering information on compensatory measures  Coordinate with existing WTI Forest counsels in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh in collating information on wildlife crime cases  Develop targeted case summaries in consultation with WTI’s lead legal counsel  Coordinate with stakeholders in gathering information on compensatory measures  Coordinate with existing WTI Forest counsels in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Uttarakhand in collating information on cases related to Elephant Conservation.  Undertake field visits to collate information on targeted wildlife crime cases or attend meetings with lawyers or project teams.  Assist the project team in drafting components of the technical and/ or donor reports Eligibility and Skills:  Student of law enrolled in a 5-year integrated law program, 3-year law program or masters program.  Candidate needs to be physically present in office for this internship  Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills  Ability to work well with others or independently  Initiative to problem solve  Responsibility to complete projects by a pre-determined deadline

Job Category: Wildlife Crime Control Division Location: Noida Date Posted: 01-July-2025 Internship Opportunity Division: Natural Heritage Campaigns (NHC) & Wildlife Crime Control Location : Headquarters, Wildlife Trust of India, Noida Duration: 3 months Stipend: Rs. 9000/- Key Responsibilities:  Conduct legal research on existing legal interventions by elephant range states.  Undertake a literature review of wildlife crime cases across the world, with emphasis on India where legal intervention for Elephant conservation has worked positively towards coexistence.  Analyze key legal interventions with respect to Elephant Conservation and compile a detailed report on the same  Identify existing wildlife crime cases(related to elephant) in consultation with WTI’s lead legal counsel, across India where WTI interventions/ nudges can be invoked  Identify existing wildlife crime cases in consultation with WTI’s lead legal counsel, across India where compensation provisions can be invoked  Develop targeted case summaries on compensation in consultation with WTI’s lead legal counsel  Coordinate with targeted stakeholders and undertake online research in gathering information on compensatory measures  Coordinate with existing WTI Forest counsels in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh in collating information on wildlife crime cases  Develop targeted case summaries in consultation with WTI’s lead legal counsel  Coordinate with stakeholders in gathering information on compensatory measures  Coordinate with existing WTI Forest counsels in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Uttarakhand in collating information on cases related to Elephant Conservation.  Undertake field visits to collate information on targeted wildlife crime cases or attend meetings with lawyers or project teams.  Assist the project team in drafting components of the technical and/ or donor reports Eligibility and Skills:  Student of law enrolled in a 5-year integrated law program, 3-year law program or masters program.  Candidate needs to be physically present in office for this internship  Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills  Ability to work well with others or independently  Initiative to problem solve  Responsibility to complete projects by a pre-determined deadline

Job Category: Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Division Location: Tala, Madhya Pradesh Date Posted: 18-July-2025 Qualification - M.Sc or Ph.D in Zoology/Wildlife Conservation/Life Sciences or related subjects Experience - 8-9 years of experience Role Context : Managing & running the Central India Conflict Mitigation Project in Bandhavgarh & Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh. This region in Madhya Pradesh has experienced an increase in human-wildlife interactions in the past few years, especially due to the relatively recent migration of elephants that have now become resident. WTI in collaboration with the MP Forest Department has initiated this project to set up a team and strategy to mitigate the conflict through community engagement, on-ground actions and capacity strengthening of stakeholders. The project aligns with our conflict mitigation Big Idea. Key Responsibilities - Project planning and implementation with the active involvement of team members. Assessing development needs of the project to achieve project impact and initiate writing concept note / project proposal drafts. Develop draft of progress and annual reports Manage the budget as per the approved Project Plan Ideate new components in the project to achieve the impact Be a point person to ensure high quality in implementation of activities in the project Be a point person to collate and manage project related data in a proper format and share it with team members Ensure maintenance of field station and field camps, proper use, maintenance and inventory of project equipment and assets. Liaise with government department officials, local NGOs and key stakeholders Ensure statutory compliance relevant to the project, in coordination with the state facilitator and HQ team Manage human resources of the project Project Planning & Management Conduct situation analysis and Theory of Change to develop outline of the plan and Logical Framework (new project / new triennium) Prepare the draft of the project plan and work plan of the Project in consultation with the team members Review team members’ target every month and report to PI and DH on quarterly basis Participate and present monthly progress of the project in the monthly review meetings Conduct self-review of the project plan on quarterly basis and share the review with the project staff and DH/PIs to facilitate quarterly review of the project Fund & Financial Management Responsible for budget management and booking of expenditure under appropriate activity head for each donor Ensure that the funds are utilized judiciously for achieving the anticipated outcome by implementing appropriate activities Approve the cash-flow and expenditure of the team members as per the policy and procedures of WTI Maintain records of expenditure of the project and share with the team in review meetings Make timely budget change request to the CFO, PI and DH for approval and mid-term corrections in the project plan Ensure that travel, accommodation and subsistence expenditures by team members are in accordance with their entitlement. Take prior approvals from CFO and DH in case of any deviation due to emergent reasons. Donor’s Co-ordination Coordinate with specified donors, if assigned the role of Donor/s Point Person by the organization. Provide timely update to the Donor Point Person/s of the project for reporting project progress and deliverables to the donor External Communication / Co-ordination Represent WTI & HWCM Division in workshops / conferences /meetings Liaison with forest department, line departments, non-government organizations, academic institutions etc. to facilitate project implementation and associated matters. Interact with media on project related communication, prepare press notes / release on project events, and represent the organization at appropriate forum. MIS & Reports Responsible for collection of quality data (both quantitative and qualitative) by the project team for analysis and monitoring, validation of the primary data of the project, and maintaining and sharing of the data on shared drive with team members and HQ. Ensure that the project data is updated on monthly basis and shared with the team. Ensure that the record of primary data collector is maintained in the data base for future credit sharing Organize donor reports keeping in mind the donor (CSR, Charities and Foundation, Public funds) with appropriate primary analysis, and maps and figures. Draft donor report as per the donor format, or standard format of a technical report and submit to the DH well in advance for timely submission. Ensure that the periodic reports and other regular updates, and photographs and video footages of the project are shared with the Communication Division for appropriate communication and branding needs of the project. Ensure that the team members prepare manuscripts for scientific publication, conferences following the processes of approval of idea, analysis and selection of journal by the Principal I, Co-PI, C Human resources management Ensure PMRs of all team members are done meticulously on time Approve leave of absence of all staff in reporting relation Organize regular meetings with the staff to record grievances and issues related to the project Motivate teams to give quality results by promoting activities that encourage team building Preferred Skills - Proven experience in Project Management and Team Management.

Job Category: HR Location: Noida Date Posted: 31-July-2025 Duration: 3–6 Months (As per requirement) Immediate Joiner Preferred Stipend - Paid Internship About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented HR Intern to support our Human Resources operations. This role is ideal for fresh graduates (2024 or 2025 pass-outs) looking to gain hands-on experience in basic HR functions. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update employee records both digitally and in physical files Assist in organizing and managing employee folders and documentation Support in drafting official letters including offer letters, experience letters, and other HR communications Follow up with employees and internal teams on pending documentation and letter acknowledgments Coordinate with various departments and divisions for HR-related requirements and data Ensure proper filing and tracking of official HR documents and correspondence Provide general support to the HR team in day-to-day operations Requirements: Any management related degree Must be a 2024 or 2025 graduate (not currently pursuing any studies or career gap) Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle confidential information responsibly Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team