Project Associate (Social Science) – : Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)

Apply by 10th Dec 23

The Bombay Natural History Society, India’s premier environmental organization engaged in conservation of nature, research in natural history/wildlife, since 1883.

BNHS announces the following vacancy for its Climate change project in Himachal Pradesh.

Position: Project Associate (Social Science) -1 no. On Contractual Basis. For three years, but extendable
Workplace: Himachal Pradesh, India

Qualifications: Graduation and Post-Graduation in Biology / Life Science / Environmental Science / Sociology / Social Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks.

Excellent communication and writing skills are essential. Fluent knowledge of English and Hindi is necessary.

Desirable prerequisite:

• A minimum of two – three years of research / work experience after post-graduation in the field of social science / sociology / human ecology.
• Experience in working with local communities on social / livelihoods aspects; outreach and awareness programs with local community, government and non-government stakeholders.
• Experience in data analysis and writing technical reports.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Salary: Up to Rs,35,000 pm but as per qualification and experience.
Age: 25 to 40 years

Job Profile: Need to conduct social study on how to strengthen climate resilience in the rangelands and local people through community-led conservation, livelihoods improvement initiatives and capacity building as biodiversity & local communities dependent on high-altitude rangelands in the Indian Himalayas.

• Contribute to national and global efforts towards sustainable ecological and social security in the face of climate change.
• Assessing impact of climate change on rangeland vegetation
• Understanding impact of climate change on status of livestock and wild-herbivores
• Training/capacity building of local community institutions towards strengthening climate resilience

To apply:
1. Resume highlighting educational qualification, work experience, publications, and relevant awards / achievements.

2. Statement of purpose (SoP, max. 500 words) emphasizing on candidate’s relevant skill set and how skills can be used to implement the project.

3. Peer-reviewed publications.

4. Email resume, SoP and publications as a single PDF file to cv.hr@bnhs.org mentioning ‘Project Associate – Social Science’, in the email subject line.

Application deadline 10th December 2023