Research Associate

Job Title - Research Associate (Forestry & Biodiversity)

**Job description**

**Job Type**:Full Time

**Start Date**:Immediately

**Location**: New Delhi, India

**Reports To**: Project Manager

**Remuneration**: Competitive

**About IORA Ecological Solutions**:
IORA Ecological Solutions (IORA) is a leading Indian conservation firm with key expertise in environmental finance and policy. IORA’s portfolio of work falls under the following key sectors:
1. **Climate Change**: IORA has developed and implemented climate finance and policy solutions toward climate change mitigation and adaptation at national and sub-national levels. We have also worked with international governments, advising them on GHG inventory systems.

IORA’s international and trans-disciplinary team works closely with Central and State Governments, Financial Institutions, Private Corporations, and Communities to build and scale up conservation solutions. IORA is a growing company that offers an exciting work environment and ample growth potential. The company encourages originality in thought and planning and takes pride in the efficiency and efficacy of its services.

**About the Job**:
Iora Ecological Solutions (“IORA”), a leading climate and conservation-focused organization, is looking for a passionate and visionary **“Research Associate”** to assist and support all **“Forestry & Biodiversity”** activities under the USAID - India Project - Strengthening Landscape Management and Conservation.

**This position will be based in India, and contingent upon project award.**

**About the Project**:
The five-year USAID project will be implemented with the Government of India (GoI) to enhance the management of ecological landscapes for biodiversity conservation, human well-being and climate benefits, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved carbon sequestration, and enhanced environmental benefits for the country. Through this activity, USAID/India and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) will strengthen management practices in targeted landscapes by: (1) improving the management of protected areas and their corridors for wildlife conservation and other ecological benefits; (2) improving inclusive livelihoods from ecosystem services and (3) strengthening the conditions for institutionalizing landscape conservation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Designing surveys for forestry and biodiversity assessment based on GIS and land strata,
- Preparing data formats for field data collection
- Plan and implement project research processes and methodologies
- Data compilation based on research papers and reports
- Field data collection for biodiversity, forestry, or any other project an as required
- Data arrangement and management
- Statistical data analysis and report writing
- Development of project proposals and other project collaterals project, forestry projects, etc.

**Desired Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**:

- Master’s degree in Forestry or related fields with 2 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of forestry operations and existing practices
- Basic experience in forestry modelling, forest management planning, and participatory forest management.
- Experience working in the field/ provinces
- Excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in challenging circumstances

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Delhi, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your current Salary?

**Experience**:

- total work: 2 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

**Speak with the employer**
+91 9866456886