You are ready to work in Central India including Maharashtra (Vidarbha region) and Madhya Pradesh.
You are ready to work in small organization with the scope for a larger role to play.
You are ready to work on wildlife, forest conservation issues mainly focusing community based conservation.
You are ready to work at grassroots level to see the direct impact of your contribution.

Satpuda Foundation announces openings for following posts. Most of the openings are on Community based Conservation concept.

Exciting Opportunities

1 ) Research Officer (RO)

Qualification : Post Graduate in Biology with experience of handling field research programmes or preferably M. Sc. wildlife Conservation/ Management.

The RO must have the knowledge of methodologies of conducting wildlife research programmes in the field.The RO should specially know mapping of wild animal locations, radiotelemetry, camera trapping other capturing-recapturing techniques, GIS based monitoring etc.The candidate is required to know Protected area management issues like Impacts on wildlife habitats, Survey of human-animal conflicts, Threat identification surveys, Management oriented research projects, Conservation Plans andManagement Plans
The post is based at Nagpur and will have to operate in and around Tiger Reserves and PAs in Satpuda Landscape in central India. Salary Rs.10,000 to 12,000/month and negotiable. (Depending upon qualification and experience).

2 ) Project manager, restoration projects

An opportunity to work on enhancing green cover – one of the most important issues today -- and also an opportunity to boost living standards of impoverished villagers. This job offers the chance to work with a well-established conservation NGO and to interact with some of India’s most dedicated conservationists.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will initially work on the Foundation’s “Participatory Eco-Restoration Project” in Akola, Maharashtra. He/She will be responsible for implementing programmes which seek to enhance green cover, watershed development, moisture conservation and community development. The initial job contract will be for one year and may be extended, depending on performance.

EMOLUMENTS/FACILITIES: A consolidated honorarium of Rs. 10,000 to 12,000 per month depending on experience and knowledge accomodation will be provided. Local conveyance and expenses on field trips will be paid as per actuals for official work.

REQUIREMENTS:

Post Graduate or Graduate in Environment Science/Agricultural Science/ Life Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Related subject from the institutes like WII, Deharadun, IIFM, Bhopal, etc. (Educational qualification is relaxable for deserving candidates)
The upper age limit is 35 years.
Must possess a valid two-wheeler driving license.
Should have keen interest in Nature and Wildlife.
Should possess fair communication skills in English.

3 ) NAGPUR - Education Officer (EO) - 01
An opportunity to mould young minds and build up a formidable force for the future. It offers the chance to work with a well-established and nationally-recognised educational programme and to work with young, curious minds.

JOB DESCRIPTION : The Education Officer will be working from SF's head office at Nagpur . He/She will be responsible for implementing nature education activities in schools in Nagpur and in some of the Tiger Reserves like Pench and Tadoba. EO will be responsible for designing education modules which suit tribal and urban students, and will have to implement education programmes and design new education project proposals.

EMOLUMENTS/FACILITIES: Candidate must have a two wheeler with a valid driving licence for travelling in the Nagpur city. The duration of the assignment is one year and you may apply for an extension next year.. A honorarium of Rs. 6000/- to Rs.8000/month will be paid as per experience and knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS: Preferably MSc. in Environment Science or Biology. Key requirements for the job include patience and stamina to deal with children, creativity to devise and implement innovative and informal educational models. A willingness to learn and impart knowledge is also critical to this job as is the ability to build up a network among schools.
This job offers an opportunity to mould the minds of the future decision-makers of the country. If you have the ability to think out of the loop and are looking for the pleasure of working with bright, inquisitive minds, this is the job for you.

4 ) Project Officer(PO) (Akot eco-restoration Project)-01

JOB DESCRIPTION : The PM/PO must have knowledge of Bio-diversity conservation, Carbon capture technology, CDM project and eco-restoration operations. He/she should be good in extensive field work like plantations, soil and moisture conservation works, mapping, planning, community mobilization, awareness and administration. He/she should also have knowledge of local language Hindi /Marathi as the PM/PO need to work with local communities.

EMOLUMENTS/FACILITIES:The post is based at Akot in Akola district(M.S.) close to Melghat Tiger Reserve. SF would provide the accommodation and travel expenses to carry out the work. The honorarium of Rs.8000 to Rs.10,000/month will be provided (Depending upon qualification and experience).

REQUIREMENTS: Any Graduate /PG, preferably M.Sc. Environmental Science, Master of Social work

5 ) TADOBA - Conservation Officer (CO) - 01
This job offers an opportunity to work in a Tiger Reserve where wildlife sightings are fairly common and which yet offers plenty of challenges to conservationists. It is a chance to get involved at the grassroots level in the movement to save our national animal and a chance to work with an organization which is widely respected in this field.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Conservation Officer will have to operate from a field station at Moharli and start community conservation work. He/She will be responsible for implementing community conservation activities in the villages around TATR. CO will be responsible for executing wildlife conservation and community conservation programmes.

EMOLUMENTS/FACILITIES: A motor-cycle will be provided for field work. The duration of the assignment is one year, with a provision for a further two years' extension. An honorarium of Rs. 6000/- to Rs.8000/month will be paid as per experience and knowledge. Accommodation will be at the Field Station.

REQUIREMENTS: Post graduate in any discipline, preferably in Biology. Upper age is 26 years but this can be relaxed for exceptional candidates. Candidates need to have zest for outdoor work, the ability and patience to communicate with villagers. Candidates need also to think out of the box and come up with innovative ideas on conservation.

Satpuda Foundation
Plot No.17, 201 Sapphire Apt,
Puranik Layout, Bharat Nagar,
Amravati Road,
Nagpur-440001, Maharashtra State, INDIA.
Phone: 91-712-2557320,