Wild Rescue : Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)

Wildlife Trust of India The official page of Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), a non-profit conservation organisation, committed to urgent action that works towards the protection of India’s wildlife. Its mission is to conserve nature, especially endangered species and threatened habitats, in partnership with communities and governments. Established in November 1998, in response to the rapidly deteriorating condition of the country’s wildlife, with only three staff members, WTI now has a team of over 100 full-time professionals and consultants, in addition to volunteers from all walks of life. The core team includes scientists, field biologists, conservation managers, veterinarians, lawyers, finance, business management and communication specialists, who operate diverse conservation projects across India. In 25+ years, WTI has grown to be one of India’s premier wildlife NGOs.

Requirements – Experience – 1.5 years (excluding Internships)

Qualification- Graduates of wildlife science, ecology, wildlife biology, conservation biology and/ or wild rescue and rehabilitation

Roles & Responsibilities

1.  Shall be responsible for compilation and analysis of data and timely filling of field and technical reports in consultation with the Head

2.  Assist the Head in preparing proposals, grant reports as and when requested

3.  Assist the Head/PI is managing the Emergency Relief Network (ERN) and respond to incidences of natural/man-made disasters affecting animals

4.  Should be willing to project sites for monitoring and key activities and also as ERN responder during natural disasters

5.  Assist the Head/PI in preparing Project Implementation Plans (PIP’s) and ensuring mid-term corrections are incorporated

6.  Compile, quarterly, half yearly and annual project reviews along with the Head

7.  Entering data related to rescue and rehabilitation activities undertaken by the respective units in the project areas

8.  Assisting the Head/PI in programmatic activities like correspondences, filing, procurement of assets, medicines, equipment, etc.

9.  Visit field stations and project sites as instructed by PI/Head for project monitoring work

10. Plan and conduct strategic meetings for planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects in discussion with PI/Head

11. Additional responsibilities will be as mentioned in the individual targets as issued by PI/Head

12. Preference will be given to veterinarians with relevant programmatic experience and individuals having worked in animal welfare and conservation-based fields.

13. The candidate should have a good communication skill (especially writing both technical and creative)

14. Self-motivated individuals with knowledge of wildlife of India (classification and distribution) and ability to work independently will be preferred.

Good to have skills –

Knowledge of Indian wildlife