• Design and lead surveys to understand social dimensions of elephant conservation
• Collect available secondary data and baseline on Human-Elephant conflicts in Arunachal Pradesh
• Prepare technical reports and draft manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Take part in conservation planning workshops with key stakeholders to design a conservation plan for Asian elephants in Arunachal Pradesh
• Programme Development and Fund-Raising

Programme Implementation and Technical Support

• Carry out social surveys on land-use, agriculture, conservation conflicts in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
• Support WWF-India team in drafting technical reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts pertaining to Elephant Conservation.
• Support in designing surveys and data collection protocols for studying social dimensions of biodiversity conservation in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
• Support the compilation and analysis of primary and secondary data including spatial data and creation of maps
• Support in technical training as and when required on human-elephant conflict management.
• Administration, Financial Management and Monitoring

Manage a team of consultants and project associates and coordinate field work across the elephant range in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Networking, Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with State Forest Department, Local and Indigenous Communities, and other key stakeholders for collaborative conservation efforts in Arunachal Pradesh
• Lead consultations with Local and Indigenous communities and other stakeholders pertaining to livelihoods, land-use, agriculture, local aspirations with the aim of embedding biodiversity conservation considerations into local development planning

• Proficiency in study design, data collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative social science data
• Proficiency in technical writing such as reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Demonstrated experience in working with local communities for biodiversity conservation
• Ability to lead a team and carry out field work in remote locations of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
• Prior work experience in Arunachal Pradesh