ROLE
– Plan and conduct population and habitat surveys to understand the current status of Dolphin, Gharial, Otters, Turtles, and fish species, their habitats and threats faced in the Sutlej River basin.
– Collate and analyze field data to prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and other publications as required for the project, ensuring timely delivery.
– Collaborate with key stakeholders in preparing species recovery plans for flagship species in the Sutlej Basin.
– Support in development of species-specific management plans for keystone species.
– Liaison with a range of local stakeholders, such as government departments, local community and farmer groups for permissions, support, planning of restoration activities in the identified biodiversity hotspots in the Sutlej basin.
– Support on-ground implementation of species and their habitat conservation initiatives in the Sutlej basin.
– Plan and conduct capacity building of key stakeholders, including government department and riparian communities for the scientific monitoring of aquatic species and their habitats.
– Support in designing and implementing communications and outreach material to generate awareness, build capacity and change attitudes to generate support for conservation of aquatic resources.

REQUIREMENTS
– Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
– Knowledge of Punjabi will be an added advantage.
– Basic knowledge of computer applications.
– Experience in movement ecology, acoustics, and advanced approaches in species research will be an added advantage.
– Experience with technical research equipment handling and field use such as camera trap, compass, chart plotter, and VHF, UHF transmitters.
– Knowledge of ArcGIS, QGIS or other statistical software is desirable.
– Meet deadlines and effectively prioritise work under time constraints.
– Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information for a non-technical audience, with effective communication skills reaching target audiences.
– Good liaison skills with government departments, local communities as well as with other NGOs and agencies working on same issues are desirable.