1. Program Coordinator
The applicants are expected to lead the programme and contribute to the development of ATREE's Community Environment Resource Centre (CERC) at Alappuzha. The candidate must have experience in policy analysis, and an interest in catalyzing meaningful exchange and action among various stakeholder groups and institutions in the project area including government and non-government institutions. The work includes critically analysing policies with respect to the wetlands systems with a special reference to the Vembanad Backwaters and developing management models.
Qualifications: Applicants are expected to have a doctorate in Social Sciences/Environmental law, though candidates with a Masters degree and substantial professional experience will also be considered.
2. Program officer (Water Watch)
The applicants are expected to develop a proper scientific and planned strategy for regular monitoring of the water quality of Vembanad Lake with the participation of local communities and Local Self Government Institutions. The candidates are also expected to assist in developing the Wetland Conservation Information System.
Qualifications: A Masters degree in any branch of Natural Science with a sound knowledge in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Candidates with experience on working with rural communities would be preferable.
The candidates must have effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently. The persons should be willing to work in tough field conditions, if the project demands. Candidates should possess good writing and communication skills and knowledge Malayalam will be beneficial
Interested candidates may send in their applications within 15 days after this advertisement or latest by June 15th (Clearly indicating the position they have applied for in the subject line) by email, to Ms. Kalpana Prasanna (kalpana@atree.org) with their CV, and a self-appraisal stating how best they suit to the position.
The selections will be done based on an interview of short listed candidates.
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
# 659, 5th A main, Hebbal, Bangalore - 560 024, India.
Phone: 91-80-3530069/3533942/3638771; Fax: 91-80-3530070
Source: email communication from Ms Kalpana Prasanna, Executive Assistant to the Director, ATREE
kalpana@atree.org
