Wildlife Research and Conservation Society

WRCS has been carrying out a project for reforestation of private forests in the Koyna river valley in Northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra (https://www.wrcsindia.org/koyna-chandoli) for many years. There is an opportunity for a position of Project Officer on the Koyna project. The main responsibility will be to carry out tree plantation of native tree species, and nursery management. The position is contractual for a duration of one year. The contract may be renewed at the end of the period.

Requirements for the position
Qualification

M.Sc. in forestry or botany or similar subject
The applicant should be knowledgeable about various aspects of tree plantation, forest
restoration, vegetation assessment and forest research.

The applicant should have the following qualities:
• Dynamic personality and willingness to work with the community.
• Interested in forest conservation.
• Young and physically fit to work in hilly terrain for long hours.
• Willing to stay in the project area in basic conditions.

• Able to speak and write in the local Marathi language
• Previous experience in tree plantation, forestry operations and nursery management will be preferred.

Remuneration
Remuneration will be according to the qualification and earlier experience in similar work.

How to Apply
Interested persons should send their application to contact@wrcsindia.org mentioning the post applied for in the subject line as “Application for Project Officer for the Koyna project”. The application should include a cover letter, recent CV and contact details of three referees (name, email and phone number) from relevant field.