Assistant/Field Officer (Biologist)

The Wildlife Trust of India is seeking an Assistant/Field Officer (Biologist) in Bihta, Bihar. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Marine Biology or related fields, with 0-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing a marine wet-laboratory, assessing marine life health, constructing artificial reefs, ensuring project compliance, managing finances, and coordinating communications. This is a full-time position and not remote.
Qualification Requirement

Masters in Marine Biology/Environmental Studies/Wildlife Biology/Life Sciences

Experience Required

0-5 years

Key Responsibilities
• Manage and maintain the marine wet-laboratory, ensuring all equipment is operational and safe.
• Assess the health and development of corals and marine life and analyse the data collected
• Undertake the installation of the biorocks, its periodic inspection and maintenance
• Undertake the construction and monitoring of artificial reefs and coral gardens.
• Conduct other field activities in line with the activities planned

Project Management
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and statutory diving requirements.
• Collaborate with all the project team members to coordinate tasks and responsibilities, ensuring implementation, clear communication and accountability.

Fund & Financial Management
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with organizational policies and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure timely disbursement of funds and reconciliation of accounts.
• Provide inputs and ideas to the Project Manager for the preparation of funding proposals and grant applications.

External Communication / Co-ordination
• Work in collaboration with the Communications Division for the development of content for social media platforms, the project website, newsletters and other digital channels based on the activities being undertaken.

MIS & Reports
• Collect, organise and maintain records of all the project related data and documents for repository and inventory purposes.
• Prepare donor reports and coordinate donor visits to project sites and any other donor servicing that may be required