KTK-BELT Project

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Conservation Mapping Expert

Views: 1712|Published on: Dec 13, 2020

NGO / INGO / Social work

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Field Based in Eastern Nepal|

Experience: Not Required|

Not Disclosed

Duration, Start Date: January 15, 2021

Duty Location: Field Based in Eastern Nepal.

Position and Scope of Work:

The incumbents will be responsible for working closely with local communities in the KTK-BELT project sites across eastern Nepal to create strategies for protecting threatened native plants and IUCN Red List species from other groups (amphibians, birds, mammals etc). The incumbents will be expected to work in the team to expand digital and analog biodiversity portals and prepare biodiversity compendiums for different regions of the Vertical University project. They will be expected to work in an inter-disciplinary team, within the KTK-BELT’s 3-pring framework of conservation, education and livelihood.

Tasks to be completed:

Botanist Position

Explore and identify threatened local species in regions where the Learning Grounds works
Identify important endemic trees for which local conservation efforts need to be increased through plantation and afforestation efforts
Establish seed banks and in situ plant conservation garden with a focus on most threatened botanical species
Organize citizen science workshops and trainings for youth fellows and local farmers, to strengthen their understanding of the floral diversity found in their communities
Prepare relevant outdoor education modules for students as per the KTK-BELT outdoor education program modules
Coordinate and collaborate with the Vertical Farm team to establish a seed bank of wild edible plants for target regions where the Learning Grounds are being set up
Work closely and communicate with the project team members, local communities and government officials to ensure proper implementation of the program

Wildlife Species Expert (sector expert from any species group)

Explore and identify threatened local species in regions where the Learning Grounds works
Identify important priority species for which local conservation efforts need to be increased and develop plans for community engagement
Organize citizen science workshops and trainings for youth fellows and local farmers, to strengthen their understanding of locally endangered species and ecologies
Prepare relevant outdoor education modules for students as per the KTK-BELT outdoor education program modules
Work closely and communicate with the project team members, local communities and government officials to ensure proper implementation of the program

Conservation Mapping Expert

Support the maintenance of a geospatial database containing GIS, remote-sensing and other spatial and non-spatial data for landscapes where KTK-BELT works
Continually identify, acquire and enrich the database with external spatial data relevant to KTK-BELT’s conservation activities.
Analyze remote sensing data such as satellite images in order to identify vulnerable or threatened landscapes in order to facilitate habitat restoration or linking of biodiversity corridors or hotspots.
Conduct research and data collection by assessing, compiling, and arranging biological, environmental information
Ensure the data base is secured and regularly backed up
Develop work assignments for community mobilizers and youth fellows.
Identify appropriate training and capacity building opportunities for project staff.
Provide advice on appropriate GIS, spatial analysis and database software, to ensure that the software used is of the appropriate standard.
Prepare maps and undertake spatial analyses
Develop thematic maps of species distribution, forest cover pattern, land use pattern etc.
Undertake ground-truthing as needed, in conjunction with field staff, in order to verify the maps and spatial analyses produced and to determine levels of accuracy.
Develop high quality maps for reports, presentations and other communication materials.
Provide appropriate data as needed for grant and funding opportunities.

Qualification / Experience Desired:

M.Sc. in Botany, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or related field, geography, environmental studies, natural resource management, forestry, geomatics engineering or similar field plus 3+ year related experience.
Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience of particular species conservation
Authorship of relevant articles and papers preferred
For Botanist: Expertise and interest in lower plants (pteridophytes, bryophytes, lichens, and fungi) preferred
Highest degree of sensitivity regarding gender, caste, religion, and economic status
Completely Fluent communication skills via written, spoken and in English
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to adapt in multicultural team members, and in different projects sites
For conservation mapping specialist: Expert knowledge in use of Remote Sensing & GIS tools such as ArcGIS, Erdas Imagine, ENVI and other open source software with computer programming (R/IDL/Python, Matlab) and statistical data processing skills. Ability to use Adobe Suite software will be preferred with strong graphic skills. Excellent analytical, problem solving and research skills
Team player, friendly, professional attitude, focused and hard working
Female candidates and members of underprivileged ethnic communities strongly encouraged to apply

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience/qualifications.

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Apply Before: Dec 27, 2020

About the organization

KTK-BELT Project

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

KTK-BELT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in New York. It aims to catalyze new models of biodiversity conservation and environmental learning in eastern Nepal. Its mission is to work with teachers, farmers, youth, and women to create a ‘Vertical University’
that will span from Koshi Tappu (67 m.) to Kanchenjunga (8,586 m.), the third tallest peak in the world. The idea is to give a framework to local farmers to become ‘professors’ of the Vertical University, to share their indigenous knowledge while conserving threatened species and
landscapes.

KTK-BELT works with local non-profit motive organizations called ‘Learning Grounds.’ Each Learning Ground, governed by a diverse local Board, owns its own biodiversity-rich conservation land base, which it holds in perpetuity in order to prevent ecosystem fragmentation and deforestation. Local BELT Youth Fellows, trained by KTK-BELT staff, run and administer the Learning Grounds.
For more information, please visit www.belt-project.org.

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