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.

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 …

Pangolin Conservation Consultant

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Project Overview & Sustainablity

KTK-BELT, in partnership with Vertical Biodiversity Fund (VBF), is seeking to safeguard the habitat of pangolins at the Chure region of Kerabari Rural Municipality, Morang District.

Position & Scope Of Work

We are seeking a position for Pangolin Consultant (6-month contract) to assist in KTK-BELT’s Pangolin Conservation Project. This will consist mainly of job planning, field information collection, field supervision, data entry and evaluation, equipment management, and reporting contributions.

Scope Of Work

Define strategy for pangolin conservation through education and awareness programs
Work with external experts, designers and educators to implement awareness and education programs
Recruit, mentor and collaborate with local youth team to implement the strategy
Setup camera traps and document pangolin habitats
Work with local youth to implement participatory action research
Hold meetings with government stakeholders, CFUGs to relay importance about pangolin conservation
Identify important habitats for pangolins
Manage a six month long project by drafting workplans, and budgets
Follow proper financial procedures to document expenses
Draft reports for donors

Qualification/Experience Desired

Minimum: Masters in Forestry, Zoology, Environmental Science or any disciplinary related to wildlife biology with 5+ years’ field experience focused on pangolin conservation
Demonstrated field management to conduct pangolin surveys in a systematic, scientific and professional manner
Strong research and writing abilities shown through history of publishing articles
Worked closely with associated government authority, stakeholders and local community
Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
Highest degree of sensitivity regarding gender, caste and economic status
Ability to maintain high degree of private integrity and confidentiality capability
Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for pursuing a conservation career
Energetic, hardworking, and team player able to take direction and work in complex teams to achieve difficult policy objectives

Women, Dalit community members, and indigenous minorities including janajatis highly strongly encouraged to apply

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