Corrigendum : Engagment of Project Personnel through walk-in-interview on May 14, 2015

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Corrigendum: interview date has been postponed to 14th May, 2015 for engagingProject Coordinator and Senior Project Biologist.  All other terms and conditions remains the same.  Inconvenience caused is regretted.

No.WII/PCT/ZSL-WII-GFD/2014-15
W A L K – I N – I N T E R V I E W for engaging Project Personnel

 To strengthen ongoing conservation efforts to safeguard the future of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) in captivity and in the wild, the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun invites application for Walk-in-interview for engaging Senior Project Biologist (Three Positions) for the project entitled “Partnering to support Gir Lion Conservation in Gujarat” purely on contractual basis for a period of one year which is extendable depending upon the performance.  The EQ, DQ and other details of the posts are as under: 

1

Engagement Positions

Senior Project Biologist -  (Three positions)

 

2

Duration

One Year (Extendable)

3

Location of Project site

Gujarat.  The Senior Project Biologist will be stationed in the field station in Gir Conservation Area / Junagarh.

4

Essential Qualification

(EQ)

Master’s degree in Forestry/Wildlife Science/ Zoology /Life Science with 60% aggregated marks and above from a recognized university.

Minimum Two Year Research Experience.

5

Desirable Qualification

(DQ)

Research experience in the field of animal ecology, behavioural sciences, population management, understanding of management of captive animals and in-situ and ex-situ conservation.

6

Description of Job

A. Implementing an Ecological Monitoring Tool in Gir Conservation Area

  • Training Gujarat Forest Department officials and staff in monitoring ecological parameters as well as wildlife crimes throughout the GCA and ensure the information from the patrols informs management actions.

  • Define needs and site resources - Stakeholder workshop (finalise data structure, data collection forms, protocols and reporting templates)

  • Ranger and trainers training in use of data forms, data collection protocols and other enforcement skills (training of trainers)

  • Pilot implementation of field data forms

  • Train user(s) at site level (data entry, quality control, processing and report generation

B. Evaluation of Enclosures and Developing Enrichment Protocol on  Conservation Breeding

  •  Assessment of existing and modified husbandry and enclosure design in Sakkarbaug Zoo and Devalia Interpretation Centre

  • Prescribing improved husbandry protocols and enclosure design at Sakkarbaug Zoo and Devalia Interpretation Centre

  • Assessment of hormonal profiles of captive animals for improved conservation breeding and better welfare

  • Training of zoo personnel in improved animal husbandry practices

  • Developing Species Recovery and Conservation Breeding Plan

C. Interpretation and Public Engagement 

  • Establish an Advisory Board comprising of representatives from GFD, WII and ZSL to develop design, resource materials for the Interpretation Centres

  • Assessment of existing status of extension activities (at Sasan & Devalia) and developing resource materials (at Sasan, Devalia; Junagadh for Girnar WLS & Sakkarbaug and Jasadhar/Dhari for upcoming safari park) and implementation of improved interpretation and education activities

  • Providing basic ecological training for tourist guides, drivers and Interpretation Centre staff in public engagement

  • Developing a curriculum targeted at local schools

7

Fellowship

Rs.28,000/- + HRA.

8

Age

Not exceeding 30 years as on the date of interview. Upper age limit in case of applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC/ and Physically handicapped categories may be relaxed as per the rules.

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Venue of Walk-in-Interview

Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Gujarat State, Aranya Bhavan, Block No. B, First Floor, CH-3,  Gandhinagar (Gujarat)

 

General Conditions 

  1. The candidates should report by 0930 hrs. for scrutiny of documents on 6th May, 2015 followed by an   Interview on the same day. No accommodation will be provided for the candidates appearing for  interview.

  2. Candidates should bring the duly filled-in application with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications along with certificate of extracurricular activities, date of birth, mark sheets of all examinations etc.  All original documents/certificates must be  produced at the time of registration for necessary verification.

  3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

  4. The application form can be downloaded from the Institute’s website www.wii.gov.in

The Director, WII, reserves the right to reject any candidature in view of incomplete information provided by the candidate or for any other reason thereof.

 

Nodal Officer
WII-GFD-ZSL Project on Lion Conservation

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Last Updated: May 25, 2015