KTK-BELT Project

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Restoration Ecologist / Landscape Architect

Views: 1896|Published on: Nov 01, 2020

NGO / INGO / Social work

Mid Level

Contract

Vacancy: 1

Eastern Region|

Experience: More than or equal to 5 years|

Not Disclosed

Duty Station: Eastern Region
Number of position: 1
Contract Duration: 1 year contract

Position and Scope of Work:

We’re looking for an expert in ecological restoration/ landscape architecture to provide us with guidance to develop the designs for several parcels of land to convert the land into an arboretum and botanical research center.

Phase 01: Site Assessment

Develop a site assessment strategy
Train local youth fellows and team to document and monitor the site using GIS pro/ other apps to collect the data
Conduct habitat inventory of the selected land parcel to identify existing flora and fauna, in particular the existing biodiversity habitats.
Survey template to identify the problem areas, threats and degradation issues
Evaluate soil conditions for the restoration work
Compile, analyze, and map geographic data
Travel to the field site and coordinate with various stakeholders to assess and acquire data from the site.
Provide a comprehensive report along with maps that outline the existing biological conditions of the site.

Phase 02: Developing a restoration strategy

Based on the collected data, analysis and resources available develop a restoration strategy In consultation with the KTK team. This should include, restoration goals, objectives, target species
Redefine specific, measurable, agreed-upon, realistic, and timebound restoration goals after the review of initial assessment data and set achievable milestones.
Develop a list of indicators for monitoring and evaluation purposes in collaboration with the KTK-BELT team.
Providing recommendation for problematic soil conditions on existing sites.
Identify the restoration actions that need to be undertaken to reach the desired state.
Draft a design and implementation plan, prepare draft budget and workplan for the restoration strategy in collaboration with the field team and design team
Draft an overview of the yearly work plan for restoration
Provide detailed feedback to the design team to incorporate the landscape and architectural design into the restoration strategy
Develop a comprehensive landscape plan in collaboration with the KTK-BELT team using maps

Phase 03: Implementation of the restoration strategy

Monthly monitoring of outputs and outcomes
Monthly review of the monitoring of habitat survey
Monthly meeting with the team and fellows to review the tasks

Deliverables:

Site assessment report outlining the following:

Methodology for ongoing data collection and biodiversity monitoring surveys
Survey template using kobo or offline tools to gather the data
Existing site conditions, problems, and threats
Habitat inventory

GIS maps showcasing the current state of the land with the mapping of the flora, fauna, water layers and other site conditions
Restoration strategy outlining the following:

Restoration goals and target species profiles
Timeframe of the restoration goal outlining the phasing of the project over the course of the next 3-5 years from foundation phase to advanced ecosystem stage
Restoration methods and strategies, work plan and phasing
Approximate budget and a workplan
Recommendations to the landscape and architecture design team for the developing of the schematic and detailed design landscape plans.

Desired qualifications:

M.S or equivalent work experience in restoration ecology, landscape architecture or natural resource science or related science and
5-10 years of appropriate work experience.
Successful candidates must be willing to travel and work in Nepal
Spatial data analysis and mapping.
Interacts effectively with people in all areas of the company.
Strong analytical ability to assess complex situations and apply problem solving strategies.
Ability to apply logical thinking and sound judgment to a wide range of practical problems.
Excellent communication; written, oral and group facilitation in sharing biological findings.
Work well under pressure in order to meet multiple, and sometimes, competing deadlines. ment or restoration.
General understanding and experience with GPS/GIS applications required.

Duty Station: Field position in Eastern Region of Nepal

Timing:

The initial contract shall be for three months on a probationary/ trial basis and extended upon successful completion to a longer duration based on both project funding and performance of the candidate.

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Apply Before: Nov 15, 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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