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Vacancy for the position of Driver cum Field Assistant

Please click the link for Assamese version of the vacancy advertisement

Aaranyak, a Scientific & Research Organization working for biodiversity conservation in North East India is looking for a young, dynamic and hardworking person with experience for Wildlife Genetic Division.

Position: Driver cum Field Assistant

No. of post : One

Educational Qualification:Minimum HSLC pass

Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of experience of driving

Remuneration: Negotiable and based on experience and skills

Preferred age group: Below 35 years

Benefits:

• ESIC medical benefit for self & family members as per Govt. Act
• Accidental Insurance benefit only for self
• Opportunity to learn

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely drive the vehicle following traffic rules and regulations and ensuring the safety of passengers
• Maintain vehicle condition
• Delivering  goods and materials to specified location
• Maintain accurate records of trips, including mileage, fuel consumption and log book
• Assist the team in filed and as and when necessary

Desirable Skill, Experience and knowledge:

• Driving skill and experience
• Proactive communication skills over phone
• Logistics management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and beyond office hours

Application deadline: 25^th July, 2023

How to apply: Interested candidates may send their CV (details such as Name, Father’s Name, Address for communication with contact no., Prior work experience etc.)  to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Driver cum Field Assistant, Aaranyak”.

The applications may also be submitted physically at Aaranyak office at 13 Tayeb Ali Bylane, Bishnu Rabha Path, Beltola Tinali Bhetapara connecting road, Beltola, Guwahati – 781028.

Deserving candidates will be called for interview/skill test in due course.

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Recruitment of Assistant Manager, Environment Education and Capacity Building Division, Aaranyak

Position:  Assistant Manager, Environment Education and Capacity Building Division

No of post: 01

Location: Guwahati and field work in different parts of Assam

Job Responsibilities:

• To Assist the division’s head of Environment Education & Capacity Building Division in management and administration of project activities of the division
• Prepare execution plan of all activities for each quarter, review monthly and execute as scheduled and mandated under the supervision of division’s head
• To undertake documentation including development of IEC materials as well as develop and implement conservation education strategy, module, training course etc.
• Provide support to both organisational capacity buildings well as any other relevant tasks assigned by the division’s head, Environment Education & Capacity Building Division
• Liaise and engage with various government departments, media and other key stakeholders and implement project activities
• Maintaining regular communication on relevant matters within the team
• To lead the EE team to maximize their ability to deliver in the field in consultation with division’s head, Environment Education & Capacity Building Division

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in environmental science. (Understanding about social research, environmental management, biodiversity conservation, social behaviour change communication and scientific temperament requires)
• Good knowledge on biodiversity of northeast India
• Proficiency in listening, speaking, writing in Assamese, English & Hindi

Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience of working with community, youths, NGOs/CBOs, students, PRIs on environmental issues
• Ability to execute projects, research and education, socio-economic analysis, science communication, environmental impact assessment, biodiversity mapping. Understanding of environmental monitoring and analysis

• Impact evaluation as well as qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. Also, ability to develop new processes and approaches

• Experience of writing popular as well as scientific articles
• Experience of teamwork and good interpersonal communication skills
• Should be able to drive two-wheeler or 4-wheeler and having the confidence to travel to remote locations for fieldwork
• Understanding about relevant state/national/international policies related to environmental issues and biodiversity conservation will be added advantage

Preferred age group: Below 32

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience and qualification

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal)

How to apply: Interested candidates may send their detailed CV with a cover letter highlighting their experiences to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com and give a CC at  eecbd.aaranyak@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. Engagement at field to start from July, 2023

Application deadline: 22^nd July 2023

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Recruitment of Biologist, Wildlife Genetics Division, Aaranyak

Designation: Biologist, Wildlife Genetics Division

Number of Position: One

Location: Guwahati

Job Responsibilities:

• To assess current population and conservation status of target avian species in various places of Assam
• To undertake field survey for detecting nesting and roosting sites for target avian species in Assam
• To assist senior Scientist at Aaranyak in developing Species Distribution Models for target avian species
• To coordinate amongst various conservation stakeholders and assist in development of species management plan for target avian species in Assam

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines of biological sciences including Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Sciences etc.

Desired Experience:

• Experience on various methods on bird monitoring and good knowledge on birds of Northeast India with identification skills
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Experience of fieldwork in Assam and ability to work in difficult physical conditions
• Experience of teamwork and good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to drive two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles and holds a valid driving license

Preferred age group: Below 35 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal)

How to apply: Interested candidates may send their detailed CV with Cover Letter highlighting their experiences to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Researcher, WGD, Aaranyak”

Application deadline: 20^th July 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

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Recruitment of Research Fellow, Primate Research and Conservation Division, Aaranyak

Designation: Research Fellow, Primate Research and Conservation Division, Aaranyak

Number of Position: One

Location: Northeast India

Job Responsibilities:

• To Assist the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division in management and administration of project activities of the division
• To undertake field surveys/study in Northeast India as assigned by the Primate Research and Conservation Division
• Maintaining regular communication on relevant matters within the team and timely reportingto the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division
• To Assist the Head /Manager, Primate Research and Conservation Division in writings reports etc as when required

Qualification:

• M.Sc. in Zoology/ Wildlife Sciences

Desired Experience:

• More than 1 years field experience on Primates specially on Hoolock gibbon
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Data analysis and report writing skill
• Fair knowledge on primates and the. wildlife of northeast India
• Experience of fieldwork and ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote placesof northeast India
• Experience of teamwork and good interpersonal communication skills

Preferred age group: Below 35 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal)

How to apply: Interested candidates may send their detailed CV with Cover Letter highlighting their experiences to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Researcher, PRCD, Aaranyak”

Application deadline: 20^th July 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

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Recruitment of Biologists in Elephant Research and Conservation Division, Aaranyak

Number of positions: Two (Biologist)

Place of work: Assam

Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals for the position of Biologists desirous of working on understanding Asian elephant population, habitat and movement ecology, and human-elephant conflict patterns in Assam. The work primarily involves, but not restricted to-

• Creating a baseline on elephant research through field surveys and literature review in the state of Assam
• Undertake study to assess population structure of elephants, estimate elephant population, understand the habitat-use patterns
• Assist radio-collaring elephants in these five ERs, and monitor the radio-collared elephants to gain an understanding on elephant behaviour, movement ecology and habitat-use patterns
• Conduct surveys to understand the habitat parameter that include vegetation sampling in the ERs; establish local contacts to monitor elephant herds that occur in human-use areas to assess their movement pattern, herd composition etc.
• Collect primary data on human-elephant conflict (HEC) incidents, collate HEC data at decadal scale from Forest Department, and analyse them to identify the HEC hotspots and pattern of conflict.
• To assist senior Scientist at Aaranyak in preparing reports, presentation etc.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree in Wildlife Science/Ecology/Forestry/Zoology/Life Sciences/Botany/Environmental Science, and at least with two years of experience working in field
• Basic knowledge on statistics, GPS, Google Earth and/or other GIS tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to spend long hours in the forest, and live at the field sites where only basic facilities are available
• Ability to drive motorcycles or four wheelers

Age limit: 30 years.

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience and qualification

Application deadline: 20^th July, 2023

How to apply: Interested candidates may send their CV with Cover Letter highlighting their past experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Biologist, ERCD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further

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Vacancy for the position of Junior Accounts Assistant

Aaranyak, a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization working for conservation of wildlife, biodiversity and natural resources in North East India is seeking dynamic and hardworking professional with experience for Junior Accounts Assistant position in Finance and Accounts Division of Aaranyak. The position is based at Guwahati Head Office, Assam.

Position: Junior Accounts Assistant

Division: Finance and Accounts Division of Aaranyak

No. of Positions : 1 No.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Commerce

Responsibility:

• Disbursing day to day payments and Bank related activities.
• Record keeping of payments and disbursements, Tallying of Accounts
• Fund management (receipts, payments, cash and bank transactions etc)
• Visiting different banks for daily payment purpose.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Proficiency in accounting software Tally.
• Adequate computer skill, specially working knowledge on MS Excel, MS Office etc.
• Working knowledge on online platform like Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.
• Ability to work with team.

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience of performing accounting work in a reputed NGO, companies, research organsiations or financial institutions.

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (possibility of long-term engagement, however it is based on the annual performance)

Preferred age group: Below 30 years.

Benefits:

• Health and Accidental Insurance benefit.
• Scope to develop leadership, knowledge and experience

Application deadline: 23^rd June, 2023

Application procedure: Interested candidate may send their CV with cover letter highlighting their past experience to <applications.aaranyak@gmail.com>

Deserving candidates will be called for interview/skill test in due course.

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(Last application date extended to 7th June, 2023)

Opportunity to work with Aaranyak as Research Staff in Primate Research and Conservation Division of Aaranyak

A. Designation: Manager, Primate Research and Conservation Division

Number of Position: One

Location: Northeast India

Job Responsibilities:

•     To conduct training and Awareness Programme in Northeast India.

•    To Assist the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division in management and administration of project activities of the division.

•    To undertake field surveys/study as assigned by the Primate Research and Conservation Division

•    Maintaining regular communication on relevant matters within the team and timely reporting to the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division

Qualification: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Zoology/ Botany/ Environmental /Wildlife Sciences

Desired Experience and Skill :

•     More than 5 years field experience on Primate/wildlife conservation and having knowledge about imparting training to forest staff, forest fringe villagers, Students and other stakeholders in Northeast India.

•     Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.

•    Fair knowledge on primates and the wildlife of northeast India

•    Experience of fieldwork and ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.

•     Ability to work in team and good interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred age group: Above 35 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

Application deadline: 7th June, 2023

How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting

their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Researcher, PRCD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

B. Designation: Project Assistant

Number of Position: One

Location: Northeast India

Job Responsibilities:

• To Assist the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division in management and administration of project activities of the division.
• To undertake field surveys/study as assigned by the Primate Research and Conservation Division
• Maintaining regular communication on relevant matters within the team and timely reporting to the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division.

• To Assist the Head /Manager, Primate Research and Conservation Division in conducting training to forest staff, forest fringe villagers, Students  and other stakeholders in Northeast India

Qualification: M.Sc. in Zoology/ Botany/ Environmental /Wildlife Sciences

Desired Experience and Skill:

•   More than 1 years field experience on Primate/wildlife conservation and having knowledge about imparting training to forest staff, forest fringe villagers, Students and other stakeholders in Northeast India.

•   Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.

• Fair knowledge on primates and wildlife of northeast India

•   Experience of fieldwork and ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.

•   Ability to work in team and good interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred age group: Below 35 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

Application deadline: 7th June, 2023

How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting

their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Researcher, PRCD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

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(Last application date extended to 4th June, 2023)

Opportunity to work on the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) under the Threatened Species Recovery Programme (TSRP), Aaranyak

Job title: Project Coordinator for the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme

Division: Threatened Species Recovery Programme (TSRP)

Location: Pygmy Hog Research and Breeding Centre, PHCP, Indira Nagar, Basistha, Guwahati, Assam with regular travel to field sites in Manas and Orang

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience and qualifications

Experience: 3 years of work in the relevant field

Tenure: Initially one year with possibility of extension based on performance

Education Qualification: Undergraduate degree/postgraduate degree – degrees in natural sciences or social science preferred

The Role:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual who has experience in project management and an interest in and passion for conservation. This is a diverse role to assist the day to day running of the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme.  The role holder will help in coordinating programme operations and staff to achieve conservation outcomes and programme delivery. The role holder’s duties will include supporting the PHCP Director and senior team members in the day to day running of the programme: administrative tasks for the programme (overseeing team logistics, procurement), supporting grant management (compiling reports from team leaders, compiling data to monitor spend against budget, tracking report deadlines, monitoring of grant budgets) and where required, assisting with programme delivery in the field. The Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) is a partnership project, implemented by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Aaranyak and the Forest Department, Government of Assam.

For details please see the JOB DESCRIPTION

How to apply:

Please fill in the application form and send your CV and cover letter to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com (cc parag.deka@durrell.org) clearly the stating the job you wish to apply for.

Application deadline: 4^th June 2023

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Opportunity to work with Aaranyak as Research Staff in Primate Research and Conservation Division of Aaranyak

A. Designation: Manager, Primate Research and Conservation Division

Number of Position: One

Location: Northeast India

Job Responsibilities:

•     To conduct training and Awareness Programme in Northeast India.

•    To Assist the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division in management and administration of project activities of the division.

•     To undertake field surveys/study as assigned by the Primate Research and Conservation Division

•    Maintaining regular communication on relevant matters within the team and timely reporting to the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division

Qualification: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Zoology/ Botany/ Environmental /Wildlife Sciences

Desired Experience and Skill :

•     More than 5 years field experience on Primate/wildlife conservation and having knowledge about imparting training to forest staff, forest fringe villagers, Students and other stakeholders in Northeast India.

•     Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.

•     Fair knowledge on primates and the wildlife of northeast India

•     Experience of fieldwork and ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.

•      Ability to work in team and good interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred age group: Above 35 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

Application deadline: 27^th May 2023

How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting

their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Researcher, PRCD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

B. Designation: Project Assistant

Number of Position: One

Location: Northeast India

Job Responsibilities:

• To Assist the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division in management and administration of project activities of the division.
• To undertake field surveys/study as assigned by the Primate Research and Conservation Division
• Maintaining regular communication on relevant matters within the team and timely reporting to the Head, Primate Research and Conservation Division.

• To Assist the Head /Manager, Primate Research and Conservation Division in conducting training to forest staff, forest fringe villagers, Students  and other stakeholders in Northeast India

Qualification: M.Sc. in Zoology/ Botany/ Environmental /Wildlife Sciences

Desired Experience and Skill:

•   More than 1 years field experience on Primate/wildlife conservation and having knowledge about imparting training to forest staff, forest fringe villagers, Students and other stakeholders in Northeast India.

•   Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.

• Fair knowledge on primates and wildlife of northeast India

•   Experience of fieldwork and ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.

•   Ability to work in team and good interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred age group: Below 35 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

Application deadline: 27^th May 2023

How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting

their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Researcher, PRCD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

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(Last application date extended to 20th May, 2023)

Vacancy for Research Staff Positions inWildlife Genetics Division, Aaranyak

A. Designation: Researcher, Wildlife Genetics Division

Number of Position: Two

Location: Guwahati

Job Responsibilities:

• To conduct population genetic research work on wildlife species of Northeast India in the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory of Aaranyak situated in Guwahati, Assam.
• To Assist the Head, Wildlife Genetics Division in management and administration of project activities of the division.
• To undertake field surveys and laboratory work as assigned by the Head, Wildlife Genetics Division.
• Maintaining regular communication on relevant matters within the team and timely reporting to the Head, Wildlife Genetics Division.

            Qualification:

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines of biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Sciences etc.

            Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience of laboratory work in DNA based techniques, particularly DNA sequencing and microsatellite genotyping, population genetic data analysis.
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Fair knowledge on wildlife of northeast Indiaparticularly primates.
• Experience of fieldwork and ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.
• Experience of teamwork and good interpersonal communication skills.

            Preferred age group : Below 35 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

     How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com{(applications)(dot)(aaranyak)@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Researcher, WGD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

Application deadline:  20^th May 2023

B. Designation: Project Assistant, Wildlife Genetics Division

Number of Position: One

Location: Guwahati

  Job Responsibilities:

• To assist Researchers at Wildlife Genetics Laboratory, Aaranyak in population genetic research work conducted under the supervision of Head, Wildlife Genetics Division.
• To assist inenzyme immunoassay-based analysis of fecal glucocorticoids.
• To undertake field surveys and laboratory work as assigned by the Head, Wildlife Genetics Division.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines of biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Sciences etc.

Desired Experience:

• Prior experience of Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
• Prior experience in DNA based techniques, such as DNA extraction, PCR etc.
• Ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.
• Ability to drive two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles and holds a valid driving license.

Preferred age group : Below 30 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

        How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com {(applications)(dot)(aaranyak)@gmail.com}with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Project Assistant, WGD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

Application deadline:  20^th May 2023

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Opportunity to work on the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) under the Threatened Species Recovery Programme (TSRP), Aaranyak

Job title: Assistant Community Coordinator

Division: Threatened Species Recovery Programme (TSRP)

Location: This post is based in Bansbari area of Manas Natonal Park.

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Experience: 1 years of work in the relevant field.

Tenure: Initially one year with possibility of continuation based on performance.

Education Qualification: Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Cultural Studies, Geography, Extension Education (Agri. and allied discipline), Developmental Studies and/or related disciplines, or equivalent practical experience.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual who would like to engaged with local communities to reduce anthropogenic pressure on the Sub-Himalayan grasslands through conservation livelihoods, good governance and behaviour change. This role will support the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme’s activities working with local communities under the guidance and association of the Community Coordinator and PHCP leadership. Working along the boundary of Manas National Park (MNP) to reduce anthropogenic pressure in the grasslands. The successful candidate will share our commitment to understand the drivers of anthropogenic pressure in the region and devising locally appropriate solutions to reduce the dependency of the local population on MNP. They will work closely with the Community Coordinator, PHCP team members, Durrell’s Conservation Livelihoods Manager, Conservation Science Manager and other members of the Field Programme teams and Aaranyak’s Livelihood Division.

For details please see the JOB DESCRIPTION

How to apply:

Please fill in the application form and send your CV and cover letter to <applications.aaranyak@gmail.com> clearly the stating the job you wish to apply for.

Application deadline:25^THMay 2023

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Vacancy for GIS Analyst Positions in Geo-spatial Technology & Application Division, Aaranyak

Designation: GIS Analyst, Geo-spatial Technology & Application Division

Number of Position: Two

Location: Guwahati

Job Responsibilities:

• To undertake Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS based analysis work of North East India.
• To undertake field surveys across North East India.
• To draft technical reports.

 Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Geoinformatics, Geography, Environmental Science, Zoology, Wildlife Sciences etc.

Or

• PG Diploma in Geo-informatics.

Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS, particularly delineation works, Land Use/ Land Cover change analysis, Species Distribution modelling, Habitat connectivity & fragmentation modelling, Forest Canopy density modelling etc.
• Experience in handling Software’s like ERDAS, Arc GIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine etc.
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Experience of fieldwork and ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.
• Experience of teamwork and good interpersonal communication skills.

 Preferred age group: Below 35 year

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of GIS Analyst, GTAD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

In-house employees of Aaranyak can also apply for the position

   Application deadline:  20^th May 2023

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Vacancy for the position of Office Support Staff

Please click the link for Assamese version of the vacancy advertisement

Aaranyak, a Scientific & Research Organisation working for biodiversity conservation in North East India is looking for a young, dynamic and hardworking professional with experience for Admin Division.

Position: Office Support Staff

No. of post : Two (2)

Educational Qualification: Minimum Higher Secondary (10+2)

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience of performing admin related work in any organization

Compensation: Negotiable and based on experience and skills.

Preferred age group: Preferred age group to apply for this position is below 30 years.

Benefits:

• ESIC medical benefit for self & family members as per Govt. Act
• Accidental Insurance benefit only for self.
• Opportunity to learn.

Application deadline: 15^th May, 2023

Role and responsibility:

• Regular dusting and cleaning of office
• Serving tea/snacks in the office
• Purchasing goods for office
• Pantry Operations & Maintenance
• Maintaining basic hygiene in office
• Cleaning kitchen and washing utensils
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of an office
• Maintaining inward and outward flow Store Register at office
• Maintain filing system
• Hall arrangement for events/workshop/seminar etc.

Desirable Skill, Experience and knowledge:

• Proven experience in Admin role
• Proactive communication skills over phone and personal meetings.
• Logistics management skills and experience.
• Experience on coordinating and handling admin tasks
• Ability to work well under pressure and beyond office hours
• Computer knowledge
• Driving skills will be an added advantage.

Application procedure: Interested candidates may send their CV with cover letter highlighting their past experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com {(applications)(dot)(aaranyak)@ gmail.com}. You may also send hard copy to Aaranyak, 13, Tayab Ali Byelane, Bishnu Rabha Path, BeltolaTinali-Bhetapara link Road, P.O. Beltola, Guwahati, Assam, India –781028

Deserving candidates will be called for interview/skill test in due course.

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Vacancy for Research Staff Positions inWildlife Genetics Division, Aaranyak

A. Designation: Researcher, Wildlife Genetics Division

Number of Position: Two

Location: Guwahati

Job Responsibilities:

• To conduct population genetic research work on wildlife species of Northeast India in the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory of Aaranyak situated in Guwahati, Assam.
• To Assist the Head, Wildlife Genetics Division in management and administration of project activities of the division.
• To undertake field surveys and laboratory work as assigned by the Head, Wildlife Genetics Division.
• Maintaining regular communication on relevant matters within the team and timely reporting to the Head, Wildlife Genetics Division.

            Qualification:

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines of biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Sciences etc.

            Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience of laboratory work in DNA based techniques, particularly DNA sequencing and microsatellite genotyping, population genetic data analysis.
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Fair knowledge on wildlife of northeast Indiaparticularly primates.
• Experience of fieldwork and ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.
• Experience of teamwork and good interpersonal communication skills.

            Preferred age group : Below 35 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

     How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com{(applications)(dot)(aaranyak)@gmail.com with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Researcher, WGD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

Application deadline:  15^th May 2023

B. Designation: Project Assistant, Wildlife Genetics Division

Number of Position: One

Location: Guwahati

  Job Responsibilities:

• To assist Researchers at Wildlife Genetics Laboratory, Aaranyak in population genetic research work conducted under the supervision of Head, Wildlife Genetics Division.
• To assist inenzyme immunoassay-based analysis of fecal glucocorticoids.
• To undertake field surveys and laboratory work as assigned by the Head, Wildlife Genetics Division.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines of biological sciences including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Sciences etc.

Desired Experience:

• Prior experience of Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
• Prior experience in DNA based techniques, such as DNA extraction, PCR etc.
• Ability to work in difficult physical conditions in remote places of northeast India.
• Ability to drive two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles and holds a valid driving license.

Preferred age group : Below 30 years

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience, and qualification.

Type of contract: Annual (Initial term is for one year with possibility of long-term engagement based on the annual performance appraisal).

        How to apply: Interested candidate may send their detailed CV with cover letter highlighting their experience to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com {(applications)(dot)(aaranyak)@gmail.com}with a clear subject line – “Application for the position of Project Assistant, WGD, Aaranyak”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

Application deadline:  15^th May 2023

Background:

The Natural Resource Management programme of Aaranyak is planning to initiate extensive applied research on ecorestoration of degraded habitats and landscapes in NE India region to understand and develop appropriate and habitat specific restoration models that can be replicated across larger landscapes. The research should ideally ensure that all knowledge and practices available with experts, agencies and local communities are collated, synthesized and applied in practice as small models to learn and document the process of restoration in a specific habitat or landscape. Followed by the experiments the best models should be replicable widely and extensively to restore larger degraded habitats and landscapes. The applied research should lead to quality publications and into PhD theses. The researcher/s should be competent or have basic skills to perform the following responsibilities with minimum guidance from the supervisor.

This position is open to Indian National only and preference will be given to candidates from indigenous communities.

Responsibilities:

1. Action research that leads to direct restoration of forests/habitats in degraded forested landscapes.
2. Review of literature on forestry, agroforestry and restoration ecology to prepare appropriate notes for local strategic planning.
3. Prepare appropriate methodology for field research in consultation with subject experts.
4. Participatory research for eco-restoration with local communities with appropriate use of local history, traditional knowledge and modern scientific techniques.
5. Implement activities and monitor periodic progress with appropriate data analysis and reporting.
6. Lead team to collect field data, manage databases and analyse using appropriate tools.
7. Prepare technical reports on research and conservation actions by the team.
8. Coordination with the key stakeholders and share findings through regular meetings.

Required Qualification:

Postgraduate degree in Botany, Forestry, Ecology, Conservation sciences, Life Sciences or any other subject.

Most desirable qualities:

Passionate about conservation and ecological research, desire to accomplish a PhD degree, hardworking and able to work in a team, thinker with adaptive qualities, task and time management quality, fit to work in tough terrain for long hours and live with very basic amenities for long durations.

Fellowship/honorarium and benefits:

Honorarium/fellowship (for researcher) is based on knowledge and experiences usually ranging from 20000 to 30000. All field related expenses are covered. Health and accidental insurance is provided by the organization.

Apprentice period:

The position will be subject to training period for 3-6 months or as may be required from person to person and remuneration for that period will be at per standard apprentice remuneration provided by the organization.

Read this advertisement before you apply. Deadline 25 March 2022.

Send your CV with a cover note to email ID – applications.aaranyak@gmail.com

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Volunteer opportunity for conservation of Asian elephant in Meghalaya

Duration: 1^st March to 30 June 2022

Aaranyak is launching research and conservation-based project on the Asian elephants in Meghalaya. The project aims to conduct occupancy modelling, population monitoring surveys and inter-state movement of elephants covering the entire protected area network and community forests across the state. The survey includes rigorous fieldwork in hilly and rough terrain to collect data on Asian elephants.

Applications are invited from India citizens, preferably young, dynamic and enthusiastic persons willing to contribute to the cause of conservation of elephants in Meghalaya. The opportunity will be a voluntary service with support limited to food and moderate lodging facilities in field, medical insurance during fieldwork. Prior experience of working in harsh conditions like in hilly terrain, climbing for hours in wildlife habitats, knowledge on local Khasi, Garo and Jayantia languages will be preferred.

The volunteer will support with data collection and management along with a team of biologists from Aaranyak. During fieldwork, the entire team will be accompanied by staff from the Department.

The volunteer will gain significant knowledge on Asian elephant research and conservation along with building capacity on wildlife research in general.

Interested individual may contact and send their short CV to:  abhijit@aaranyak.org

WhatsApp Number- 88762 75975

Are you ready to start your internship?

Learn the basics of Remote Sensing and GIS through internship programme in Geo-spatial Technology and application Division (GTAD), Aaranyak and avail a certificate.

The programme is scheduled to begin on 20^th January, 2022 and will continue for one month, unpaid intership opportunity ending on 20^th February 2022.

Who can apply?

Having background of Geography, Geology, Zoology, Botany,  Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.

Task: Plotting of coordinates, Image interpretation and digitization.

The position is based at GTAD lab, Aaranyak Research Office, 12 Kanaklata Path, Ajanta Path, Survey Beltola, Guwahati-28.

If you are interested, please write to:  internship@aaranyak.org  by 17^th January, 2022.

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Job Description for Intern

Division: Elephant Research and Conservation Division, Aaranyak

Job Title: Intern

Duration: Three months, with possibility of upgrade

Report to: Deputy Manager

Location: Primarily Manas National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary of Assam

Project Background: Globally, habitat degradation and destruction are the biggest threat that wildlife is facing currently. To protect the highly threatened species and safeguard human well-being, it is essential that we work towards habitat recovery and enrichment through ecosystem restoration approach. We, at Aaranyak has initiated habitat restoration at various places, primarily in Manas National Park, eastern buffer of Chirang Ripu Elephant Reserve and Nagaon district in Assam, with a plan to expand our work in other areas as well. The goal of this initiative is to protect and revive degraded habitats to ensure long-term conservation of threatened fauna and ensure ecosystem services to local communities.

Job Purpose: We are looking for an intern, preferably with Botany/Forestry background with an objective to collect various ecological data on habitat across Aaranyak’s various field sites to facilitate long term habitat monitoring and restoration. The candidate needs to collect vegetation data, conduct basic field taxonomy (of plants) and maintain database of the same. The intern will have the following roles and responsibilities, but not limited to-

• Collecting systematic data on vegetation/habitat parameters/environmental parameters using standard datasheets

• Use various devices such as GPS or mobile tracking to facilitate data collection

• Management of data and basic analysis and report writing

He/She will be provided with basic accommodation and food during fieldwork at our basecamps. We are looking forward for a motivated, hardworking candidate who can work independently, have good spirit and can work with the team as well.  We are inclusive towards creative ideas and critical thinking.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Have a Master’s degree, preferably in Botany or Forestry with an interest on vegetation/habitat work

• Good taxonomical (plant identification) skill and knowledge

• Have good qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and knowledge on application of various data analysis platforms such as R, QGIS and others

• Have good writing and verbal communication skills

• Passionate about working in field and for conservation, ability to work in harsh condition and independently

• Preferences will be given to the candidate with driving skills (motorbike or four-wheeler)

• Ability to deliver the project outputs and meet deadlines

Honorarium: An honorarium will be paid during the internship period depending on skill and knowledge of the candidate.

Last Date: 31^st December, 2021.

Interested candidate may send their CV and a statement of Purpose within 300 words at alolika@aaranyak.org

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Vacancy of Secretary

Aaranyak, a premier NGO working in the field of applied research and conservation of biodiversity in NE India, is looking for a Secretary who will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aaranyak.

Role and responsibility:

• The key role of this position is to provide quick administrative support in the delivery of assignments and initiatives on behalf of the CEO’s office as and when required.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• The candidate should have atleast a bachelor degree in the field of management and should have excellent written and oral skills.

• Candidates with some experience with financial planning and HR management shall get priority.
• The candidate should have atleast five years of experience working in related domain
• Must have excellent coordination skills and team spirit.

Preferred age group

• Preferred age group to apply for this position is 30-40 years.

Application procedure: Send CV to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com

Last date for submission of application:  27^th November, 2021 upto 5 pm.

Benefits:

• Health and Accidental Insurance benefit.
• Scope to develop leadership, knowledge and experience.
• Opportunity to travel and learn.

Honorarium: Negotiable based on experience.

Interested candidates may send a full page write up explaining why he/she feels that he/she is a good candidate for this position for consideration by the employer along with a recent resume.

Shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interview.

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Opportunity to work with Aaranyak – Socioeconomic assessment of fringe villages of three Protected Forests and landscape of Meghalaya

Knowledge and Experiences expected:
1. Basic understanding about community assets, developmental assets and infrastructure, natural resources and livelihood dependence of local people, green livelihoods, Livelihood and skill related policies and programs, etc.
2. Literature survey on natural resources, natural resource management practices, land tenure system, traditional knowledge-based practices, traditional livelihood practices, NTFP base practices, rural employment, rural micro-entrepreneurship, etc.
3. Collection, compilation and analysis of secondary demographic and socioeconomic data up to village level.
4. Questionnaire based survey at household level in selected villages from around the three protected areas, viz. Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary and Saipung RF, Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary and Reserve Forests and Balphakram National Park and Baghmara RF.
5. Organize and run Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in villages using the tool of timeline, seasonality, dependency analysis, wellbeing ranking and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the villager ensuring participation of village institution leaders, elderly men and women, young men and women, etc.
6. Basic knowledge/hands on expertise on Google Earth or other GIS tools.
7. Review of existing policy/programme/schemes about natural resources, their management, land tenure, rural development, agriculture development, skill development, tourism, rural entrepreneurship, women empowerment, environmental education, etc.
8. Data organizing and basic data analysis skill with help statistical software like SPSS/Excel along with weighted scoring, ranking and matrix analysis for qualitative data.
9. Basic knowledge and experience of organizing and reporting of consultation workshops and group discussions.

Language Skills: All three or two or anyone of Pnar, Khasi and Garo. Additionally English (speaking, reading and writing).

Duration and Remuneration: The selected candidate will go through required training and apprentice process for one/two months and followed by independent field research for three months, which may be extended if necessary.

1. One/two months of Apprentice period: Trainee Remuneration INR15000/month.

2. Three months of Research tenure: Remuneration varies from INR18000-22000 and is based on skills and experiences.
Logistics: All travel and Field expenses of researchers is covered by the employer.

Please email your CV to : applications.aaranyak@gmail.com

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Opportunity for Vets to work on pygmy hogs under the Threatened Species Recovery Programme (TSRP), Aaranyak

Job title: Captive Breeding Manager
Division: Threatened Species Recovery Programme (TSRP)
Location: Primarily based at Pygmy Hog Research and Breeding centre, Basistha, Guwahati and also need to go to Pygmy Hog Pre-release centre, Potasali, Near Nameri National Park and occasionally to Manas National Park, Orang National Park and other project site.
Minimum Qualification:  Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.
Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience and qualifications.
Tenure: This is a long term position, (Initially one year with possibility of continuation based on performance).
The Role
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and ambitious veterinarian who desires to work in the field of captive management and healthcare of wild animals for Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) of TSRP. This role will manage captive pygmy hog populations in the PHCP facilities in Assam, including healthcare and clinical care and involving innovative research. Project officer will manage pygmy hogs’ captive facilities in Assam, including management of site and infrastructure, onsite staff and intern/volunteers. This role may also need to involve in the community livestock health care programme of the PHCP.
For details please see the JOB DESCRIPTION
How to apply
Please fill in the application form and send your CV and cover letter to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com (cc parag.deka@durrell.org) clearly the stating the job you wish to apply for.
Application deadline: Monday 18th October 2021

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Opportunities for the Field Biologist and Research Assistant

Applications are invited by Aaranyak for its Tiger Research and Conservation Division (TRCD) from passionate, dedicated, and resourceful Indian citizens who would be interested to work in the long-term research and conservation projects on predators, prey and their ecology in NE India.

Description of work:

The selected candidates will be engaged in our ongoing projects that are being currently implemented in various parts of the region.

PhD Opportunity: Candidate with interested in Ph.D. degree would get preference.

Academic Qualification:

1. Field Biologists: M.Sc in Zoology/ Wildlife Sciences/ Environmental Science / Life Sciences/ Computer Science/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Engineering or other appropriate subjects with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

2. Research Assistant: BA/B.Sc in any discipline.

Other Desirables:

• Interest in applied conservation/ecological research.
• Competent to live and work in remote areas and cultures.
• Excellent communication (written and vocabulary) skill in English and Assamese or other languages. [Position of Field Biologist]
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications (MS Office), Google Earth and fair knowledge of data analysis tools. [Position of Field Biologist]
• Ready to travel extensively across northeast at short notice.
• Physically fit and able to walk about 10-15 km/day even in hilly terrain.
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team of 2-3 persons.

Age limit: Below 30 years as on 01-10-2021

Number of Posts:

Field Biologist: 02

Research Assistant: 02

Honorarium: Negotiable. Commensurate to experiences.

Application deadline: 05 October, 2021

Application procedure: Kindy share your CV with a cover letter with us at applications.aaranyak@gmail.com and cc to dipankar@aaranyak.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated viz email/phone for personnel interview, written test and visit the field sites.

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Aaranyak, a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, working for biodiversity research and conservation in North East India is seeking a dynamic and hardworking professional with experience for a Post of Public Relation Executive with immediate effect. The position is based at Guwahati, Assam. Please apply with recent CV and a one-page Statement of Purpose.

Expectation:

The person will be responsible to create, maintain and enhance the reputation of the organization and shall also work towards creating and ameliorating the goodwill of the organization. This will help in creating a favourable public image of the organisation by strengthening its credibility and suggest competent authority in the organisation with regards to emerging issues related to thrust areas of Aaranyak.

Essential Qualification:

Masters in Social Science/ Public Relations/Mass Communications, or any other related subjects with sound knowledge on environment, conservation issues and forests of North East India.

Desirable Qualification:

• Strong communication ability (oral and written) both in Assamese and English and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience as Public Relation/Admin role
• Excellent organizational skills
• Adequate computer skill with layout design, web design, image editing, video editing
• Having team spirit
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude
• Experience on coordinating and handling administrative tasks
• Logistic management skill

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Attend events to enhance public relations and document the events
• Strengthen dissemination of key activities to reach out to wider audiences and readers through proactive public relations
• Building positive relationships with stakeholders, and the public
• Proactively prepare various PR content for different platforms based on activities and distribute such PR content for wider documentation in print and electronic sectors engaged in reaching to wider audience
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising to organise special public events in order to gain public attention
• Visit field sites of Aaranyak for collection and appropriate use of information to create contents that further enhance image building exercise of the organisation
• Perform basic admin duties, such as coordinating and monitoring administrative work, assisting the Manager Admin for smooth functioning of the office

Honorarium: Negotiable based on experience and skills.

Application Deadline:  20 August, 2021

Application procedure:

Send CV and Statement of Purpose to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be called/emailed for interview.

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Apprentice on Herpetological Researcher in the Northeast India

Herpetofauna Research and Conservation Division (HRCD)

Applications along with CV are invited from interested candidates who would be interested to learn herpetology hands-on and work long term (leading to PhD degree) on extensive ecological research. The work starts with hands-on training as an apprentice for six months which may be converted into a long term PhD oriented research on ecology of amphibians and reptiles for suitable candidates. Interest in herpetofauna and ecological research is a very basic requirement.

Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Zoology / Wildlife Sciences/ Environmental Science / Life Sciences or other appropriate subjects with a minimum aggregate score of 60%.

Desirable Qualification:

• Interest in herpetological and ecological research.
• Able to live and work in remote hill terrain and culture.
• Have experience of basic review work and field research.
• Field experience in environmental and biological monitoring.
• Experience in handling various tools or equipment for research and monitoring.
• Excellent knowledge of computers and fair knowledge on data analysis tools.
• Must be physically fit and able to live with very basic amenities in remote villages and able to walk about 10-15 km daily in hilly terrain both during day and night.
• Should be able to work independently would lead a small team of 2-3 persons.
• Preference will be given to those who have knowledge on herpetofauna (amphibian) species identification and field experience in herpetological research activities.

Age limit: Below 28 years as on 01-08-2021

Description of Research:

• Carry out literature review of amphibians and reptiles of Northeast India.
• Expand scope of review to neighbouring regions and countries and prepare databases.
• Implement field research on ecology of amphibians and reptiles in a himalayan river basin at an altitudinal gradient.
• Generate species occurrence data using standard techniques and maintain a database.
• Identification of amphibians and Reptiles using standard taxonomic process.

Duration: Apprentice duration is for six months which may lead to a research fellowship for a PhD program.

Compensation: Three months of the apprentice period is without any compensation. In the later half there will be a lump sum honorarium. Research Fellowship what would follow will be as per standard norms as applicable for JRF.

Application deadline: 25 August 2021

Application procedure:

i) Email your full CV with a cover letter.

ii) Send the abstract of your MSc dissertation (word limit 200).

Email application: applications.aaranyak@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be called/email for interview (online).

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Invitation for Short term Assignment/Volunteer to document Historical records of Grassland and wildlife in erstwhile Cooch Behar state and Western Assam for Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme

We invite highly motivated candidates for a short-term Assignment/Volunteering for 45 to 60 days to document Historical records of Grassland and wildlife in erstwhile Cooch Behar and Western Assam.

1. About PHCP:

The Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) is a partnership project, implemented by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Aaranyak and the Forest Department, Government of Assam. PHCP was founded in 1995 by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in collaboration with the IUCN/SSC Pig Specialist Group, Assam Forest Department and the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

The goal of the programme is to protect and restore wild populations of the Endangered pygmy hog and its threatened sub-Himalayan grassland habitat, and in doing so protect other grassland-dependent species and the valuable ecosystem services that healthy grasslands provide for local communities.  Major activities under the PHCP include conservation breeding and reintroduction of pygmy hogs, post release monitoring, grassland management and restoration in the release sites, and community engagement to reduce anthropogenic pressures on the grasslands, primarily around Manas National Park (MNP).

2. Job description:

The candidates need to review selected literature on hunting records along with documenting historical natural history trends from 1850 to 1970 in erstwhile Cooch Behar state and Western Assam. The review comprises of hunting diary review, review of colonial forest records, Open-source search for photographic evidence and digitization of data points corresponding with present day spatial locations. The objective of the study is to enumerate and create a historical database of Sub Himalayan natural history for present day North Bengal and Western Assam.

3. Desired qualifications:

The candidates should purse Social Science, History, Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, Archelogy or Basic Science with aptitude for interdisciplinary study and some relevant exposures to GIS. The candidate needs to have good English writing skill and well verse with MS Excel and Google Earth.

4. Last date: Open position till suitable candidate is not selected

Interested candidates may please send your CV and Letter of Interest to:

Dr. Parag Jyoti Deka, Project Director

Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

&

Programme Manager

Threatened Species Recovery Programme

Aaranyak

Mob: +91(0)9435016246

Email: parag.deka@durrell.org

Or

Dr. Dhritiman Das, Field Scientist

Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme

Mob: 9435561541

Email: Dhritiman.das@durrell.org

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Vacancy of Senior Executive

Aaranyak is looking for a senior executive who will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer.

Role and responsibility:

• The key role of this position is to provide quick administrative support in the delivery of assignments and initiatives on behalf of the CEO’s office as and when required.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• The candidate should have atleast a bachelor degree in the field of management and should have excellent written and oral skills.

• Candidates with some experience with financial planning and HR management shall get priority.
• The candidate should have atleast five years of experience working in related domain
• Must have excellent coordination skills and team spirit.

Preferred age group

• Preferred age group to apply for this position is 30-40 years.

Application procedure: Send CV to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com

Last date for submission of application:  30^th June, 2021 upto 5 pm.

Benefits:

• Health and Accidental Insurance benefit.
• Scope to develop leadership, knowledge and experience.
• Opportunity to travel and learn.

Honorarium: Negotiable based on experience.

Interested candidates may send a full page write up explaining why he/she feels that he/she is a good candidate for this position for consideration by the employer along with a recent resume.

Shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interview.

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Opportunity to work with Aaranyak under the Public Relation Domain

Job title: Intern, Public Relations

Organisation: Aaranyak

Location: Based at Guwahati Office, Aaranyak (with occasional field visits)

Age limit: Below 30 years as on April 30, 2021

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Tenure: Initially of three months with possibility of promotion and continuation based on

performance.

Role

We seek for a highly motivated individual who is interested to work as public relation

personnel and has knowledge of environmental/conservation issues. The role of the intern

includes developing content for Aaranyak’s social media outlets, coordinate the work for

organisation’s various publications, field visits to document Aaranyak’s activities,

networking with different media outlets and create, maintain and enhance the reputation of

the organization.

Essential Qualification

Masters in Social Science/Public Relations/Mass Communications, or any other related

subjects with sound knowledge on environment, conservation issues and forests of North East

India.

Desirable Qualifications

–   Strong communication ability (both oral and written) in Assamese and English languages   and interpersonal skills

–   Excellent organisational skills

– Adequate skills on MS Office, Web Design, Photo and Video Editing

– Having team spirit

– Ability to work well under pressure

–   Creativity and problem-solving aptitude

How to apply

Please send your CV and Statement of Purpose (one-page write-up) to

applications.aaranyak@gmail.com clearly the stating the job you wish to apply for.

Application deadline: 27th April 2021

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Opportunity to work with community under the Threatened Species Recovery Programme (TSRP), Aaranyak

Job title: Community Coordinator

Division: Threatened Species Recovery Programme (TSRP)

Location: Fringe area of Manas National Park, Bansbari

Age limit: Below 30 years as on March 31, 2020

Honorarium: Negotiable with working knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Tenure: Initially one year with possibility of continuation based on performance.

The Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual who has knowledge of environmental issues and how they integrate with livelihoods and rural development issues. This role will lead on the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme’s activities working with local communities along the boundary of Manas National Park (MNP) to reduce anthropogenic pressure in the grasslands. Community coordinator will develop and implementation of strategies for community engagement to affect maximum behavioural change among those community members who utilise park resources most.

For details please see the JOB DESCRIPTION

How to apply

Please fill in the application form and send your CV and cover letter to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com (cc parag.deka@durrell.org) clearly the stating the job you wish to apply for.

Application deadline: Saturday 24th April 2021

APPLICATION FORM

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Invitation for Apprentice under the Legal and Advocacy Division

About LAD: A division that addresses the illegal wildlife crime and policy reforms to enhance wildlife conservation and protection in North Eastern region of India.

Minimum Qualification: Graduate in Zoology, Wildlife Science, Botany, Forestry, Environmental Sciences and LLB/LLM.

Responsibility

• To assist division head in conducting workshops/training for target groups.
• To gather information on current status of wildlife cases in Assam and create a data base

Desirable qualification, Skill

• Interest in Environmental, Wildlife and forest laws
• Must have excellent coordination skills and team spirit.

Age limit: Below 30 years as on 01-01-2021

Duration: 2 months

Honorarium: A lump sum honorarium of Rupees Five thousand per month.

Application deadline: 23 February 2021

Application procedure:

1. Send your full CV and application
2. Email to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com {(applications)(dot)(aaranyak)@gmail.com}

Only shortlisted candidates will be called/email for interview within February 2021.

Vacancy of Manager (Elephant Research and Conservation Division)

Aaranyak is looking for a dynamic and hardworking professional for a Manager for its Elephant Research and Conservation Division. The position is based at Guwahati, Assam.

Role and responsibility:

• The key role of the Manager for Elephant Research and Conservation Division of Aaranyak shall be to assist HoD of the division
• Implement 20 years elephant conservation plan of the organization and resource generation to carry out yearly elephant conservation activities.
• Liaison with various Govt departments/institutions in elephant bearing areas of Northeast India.

Minimum Qualification:

• He/she should have at alteast a Master degree with atleast 10 years of field experience or Ph.D degree with 5 years of field experiences and working with local, national and international organisation.

Desired Qualifications:

• He/she should be familiar with project writing, log frame, scientific papers, report writing and able to conduct workshops/training for target groups.
• Work experience in different parts of India shall be an advantage.

Application procedure: Send CV to applications.aaranyak@gmail.com

Last date for submission/send application:  25 January, 2021 upto 5 pm.

Benefits:

• Health and Accidental Insurance benefit.
• Opportunity to travel and learn.

Honorarium: Negotiable based on experience.

Interested candidate may send their resume highlighting their past experience working in the field of wildlife conservation and half page write up with regards to why he/she feels that he/she would be the suitable person for this position.

Invitation for Apprentice under the Geo-spatial Technology and Application Division

About GTAD: Geo-Spatial Technology Application Division (GTAD) was established more than a decade ago with an aim to strengthen, of the inclusion of scientific and technological temperament in wildlife and its habitat studies and outreach activities.

Job description: The candidate need to delineate along with attribute generation for the Land use and land cover based on Google Earth Pro software and Sentinel 2 data. If required, the candidate needs to visit field sites for field data collection.

Essential Qualification: Masters Degree in Geography/Geology/Environmental science/ Zoology/ Wildlife Sciences or other appropriate subjects with a minimum aggregate score of 55%.

Desirable Qualification:

• Have experience in Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS with ERDAS Imagine, Arc GIS and QGIS Software’s.
• Field experience in field data collection using GPS.

Age limit: Below 30 years as on 01-01-2020

4.  Duration: 2 months

5.  Honorarium: A lump sum honorarium of Rupees Five thousand per month.

Application deadline: 21 December 2020

Application procedure:

Email your full CV and application to : applications.aaranyak@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be called/email for interview within December 2020.

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Invitation for Internships under the Threatened Species Recovery Programme, Aaranyak for Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme

We invite highly motived candidates for Internships in a study to understand impacts from domestic cattle grazing on vegetation structure and soil compaction in sub- Himalayan grasslands.

1. About PHCP:

The Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) is a collaborative project of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, IUCN/SSC Wild Pig Specialist Group, Forest Department – Govt. of Assam and the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Changes, Govt. of India and with Aaranyak and EcoSystems-India as local partners. The main aim of this collaborative programme is conservation of the pygmy hogs through conservation breeding and reintroductions after restoration of degraded former habitats. The PHCP is currently guided by Durrell’s ‘Rewild Our World’ strategy and two associated plans, the Manas Plan and the Pygmy Hog Plan, which mapped out the programme until 2025.The Manas Plan is focusing restoration of grassland habitat through habitat study for designing best practice for habitat management and reconnecting fringe community to reduce anthropogenic pressure in Manas and the Pygmy Hog Plan enable to continue conservation breeding and reintroduction for reviving the pygmy hog population.

2. Job description:

The candidates need to conduct the baseline study to assess extent of impacts from domestic cattle on vegetation structure and soil compaction at our sites. The candidate will be required to collect soil compaction data, different habitat data and to design the study for better understanding of cattle grazing.

3. Desired qualifications:

The candidates should have at least a pursuing Masters Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Environmental science and allied disciplines  and some relevant experience in field
biology. The candidate need to well versed with remote field conditions.

4. Duration: 4 -6 months

Interested candidates may please send your CV and Letter of Interest to:
Dr. Parag Jyoti Deka, Project Director
Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
&
Programme Manager
Threatened Species Recovery Programme
Aaranyak
Mob: +91(0)9435016246
Email: parag.deka@durrell.org

Invitation for Internships under the Threatened Species Recovery Programme, Aaranyak for Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme

We invite highly motived candidates for Internships in a study on terrestrial invertebrate community in sub- Himalayan grasslands.

1. About PHCP:

The Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) is a collaborative project of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, IUCN/SSC Wild Pig Specialist Group, Forest Department – Govt. of Assam and the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Changes, Govt. of India and with Aaranyak and EcoSystems-India as local partners. The main aim of this collaborative programme is conservation of the pygmy hogs through conservation breeding and reintroductions after restoration of degraded former habitats. The PHCP is currently guided by Durrell’s ‘Rewild Our World’ strategy and two associated plans, the Manas Plan and the Pygmy Hog Plan, which mapped out the programme until 2025.The Manas Plan is focusing restoration of grassland habitat through habitat study for designing best practice for habitat management and reconnecting fringe community to reduce anthropogenic pressure in Manas and the Pygmy Hog Plan enable to continue conservation breeding and reintroduction for reviving the pygmy hog population.

2. Job description:

The candidates need to assess how pygmy hog presence/abundance varies with terrestrial invertebrate community composition, richness and abundance. The candidate will be required to conduct soil invertebrate sampling design and implementation, identification of species, and collect other habitat data.

3. Desired qualifications:

The candidates should have at least a pursuing Masters Degree in Zoology, Ecology, Environmental science and allied disciplines and some relevant experience in field entomology. The candidate need to well versed with field entomology and basic invertebrate identification.

4. Duration: 4 – 6 months

Interested candidates may please send your CV and Letter of Interest to:
Dr. Parag Jyoti Deka, Project Director
Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
& Programme Manager
Threatened Species Recovery Programme
Aaranyak
Mob: +91(0)9435016246
Email: parag.deka@durrell.org