Major Responsibility:
The Project Officer will be responsible for implementation of freshwater ecosystem project focusing on gharial in Chitwan National Park and its Buffer Zone and uplifting socioeconomic wellbeing of indigenous and marginalised local communities. S/he will lead on planning for research, conservation education and awareness activities and liaise with relevant partners. S/he will also be responsible for strengthening community based anti-poaching activities, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and liaising with donor agencies for various HN projects. S/he will also be responsible for planning and developing proposals on biodiversity and nature conservation issues. The position will require frequent travelling to HN project sites.
Qualifications:
A Master's Degree in Zoology, Forestry, Environment Science or related subjects with a sound knowledge on biodiversity/environmental conservation. Strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills, ability to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary environment and meeting deadlines are essential. S/he should have prior working experience of at least two years in biodiversity/environment conservation field.
Please forward scanned copy of application letter, CV, education certificates, citizenship and a recent passport size photo to info@himalayannature.org clearly quoting 'post' applied for no later than 8 September 2017, 5:00 pm NST. Application without the requested documents will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.
Founded in 2000, Himalayan Nature is a development and conservation research institute, working for sustainable livelihoods of Himalayan communities as well as also initiating scientific research on Himalayan floral and faunal diversity and the broader environment. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization actively working on emerging issues related to the development and conservation of natural resources, and the improvement of living conditions of people in the Himalayan regionHimalayan Nature is a science-based organization and takes an independent view of livelihood options provided to local communities and biodiversity conservation issues. We provide sound advice on aspects of social development and environmental management to government authorities and other concerned organizations. Periodically, we release statements to help improve awareness among the public and policy makers on the sustainable livelihood issues and environmental challenges.