From jhampansheema@vsnl.com Thu May  3 15:36:48 2001
Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 21:23:51 +0530
From: Sheema & Aniruddha Mookerjee 
To: Natural History of South Asia - General discussion and research
    
Subject: Vacancies at WTI

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Vacancies at Wildlife Trust of India

The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is a non-profit conservation
organisation, committed to urgent action that prevents destruction of
India^Òs wildlife. Its principal concerns are crisis management and the
provision of quick, efficient aid to those areas that require it the
most. In the longer term it hopes to achieve, through proactive reforms,
an atmosphere conducive to conserving India^Òs wildlife and its habitat.

WTI invites applications for the following posts:

1.Co-ordinator, Wild Rescue

The Wild Rescue programme aims to establish a series of scientifically
managed wildlife rehabilitation and re-introduction centres throughout
India for rescuing confiscated, injured, maimed or temporarily
disadvantaged wild animals from their natural environments. Its mission
is to put such animals back where they belong. Additionally the
programme also has a strong outreach component, and along with other
programmes of WTI, it takes part in rescue and rehabilitation operations
and provides technical assistance to other like minded individuals and
NGO^Òs involved in wildlife rescue.

The co-ordinator will run this programme, formulate new projects and
liase with the government and donors. The ideal candidate will have a
veterinary degree with at least 6-7 years experience in running a
programme. The candidate should have strong interpersonal, communication
and organisational skills and the ability to lead a team. The position
is based in Delhi but will involve extensive travelling.

2.Manager, Assam Rescue Centre

Wild Rescue Programme^Òs first rescue centre is coming up in
collaboration with the state government, adjacent to the Kaziranga
National Park in Assam. The centre will be a state-of-art equipped
facility, which will be a trend setter for other such efforts in the
country. This will be supported by other satellite centres in the
Northeast and is expected to provide care and expertise to the animals
in that area.

The manager will be responsible for setting up the centre from scratch
and look after its day to day administration. S/he will liase with the
government, ministry, local authorities, people and whoever else
necessary for running it. We are looking for a practical level headed
person with strong administrative and problem solving skills who will
participate in the strategic planning for the center. S/he should have
strong oral and written communication skills, ability to develop,
administer and monitor budgets and work effectively with others in a
multi disciplinary team environment.

The ideal candidate will be a veterinarian or a zoo manager with at
least 6-7 years of demonstrated experience in personnel management, team
building and the vision to work in a wildlife environment. Candidates
who may not have all the above qualifications but have a strong interest
in this area are also encouraged to apply. The position is on-site and
fluency in spoken and written Assamese will be an asset.

3.Veterinarian, Assam Rescue Centre

This is a hands-on position and WTI is looking for a veterinarian with
proven animal handling and treatment skills. The Veterinarian shall
provide and oversee comprehensive clinical veterinary services to the
rescued wild animals which include mammals, birds, reptiles and
amphibians participate in centre^Òs sponsored conservation projects,
oversee the medical records for the animal collection; and provides
in-house education, second medical opinions and technical training for
staff members.

The ideal candidate will have a BVSc or BVSc and AH, with VCI licensure
and with specialisation in medicine or surgery or wildlife sciences with
at least one year^Òs experience in a Zoo setting or in wildlife medicine.
The position is based on-site and involves travel in the Northeast.
Fluency in spoken and written Assamese will be an asset.


4.Keeper, Assam Rescue Centre

Two keepers with at least two years varied wildlife handling experience
in a Zoo or similar set-ups to provide support services and look after
the animals kept in the centre. The positions are on-site. Retired
keepers in good health can also be considered. Apply with references.



5.Watchman

A watchman in the age group of 35-40 years with armed forces or a para
military background is needed for the Assam centre. Animal handling
skills will be an added advantage.

6.Driver, Assam Rescue Centre

Person with 3-4 years of medium heavy vehicle driving experience
required to drive the centre^Òs animal ambulance. Please reply with a
copy of driving license and references. The position is based at the
centre.

Those interested may send their resumes within two weeks to

Director Administration
Wildlife Trust of India
PO Box 3150
New Delhi 110003
Email: wti@wildlifetrustofindia.org
Fax: 91-11-6326027