Qualification - Master's degree in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

Experience - 2-4 years

Role Context: Lead the field level interventions for mitigating snake conflict and promote science-based snake conservation in targeted areas of the state. The candidate shall work closely with the Forest Department, local communities, snake rescuers, and healthcare providers. The role will focus on reducing conflict, improving safe snake rescue and rehabilitation practices, managing the snake rescue network, and contributing to the prevention of snakebite-related human fatalities.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Forest Department and other relevant government stakeholders for smooth project implementation

Facilitate identification, selection, training and certification of local snake rescuers across the three target districts.

Coordinate with trained rescuers and ensure timely response to reported snake rescue and human-snake conflict cases.

Facilitate capacity building on safe,



ethical and standardised rescue practices of snakes in coordination with Project Team in HQ and other subject experts suggested by the team.

Monitor and maintain records of snake rescue cases, rescuer activities, releases and other field-level project data.

Support onboarding, active use and regular functioning of the snake rescue app among trained snake rescuers.

Support the development of educational materials on snakebite prevention, first aid and the importance of seeking immediate medical care.

Facilitate community and School sensitisation programmes on snake ecology, snakebite prevention, protected rescue practices and timely medical treatment.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals and health facilities to strengthen awareness and preparedness for snakebite management, including timely referral and access to appropriate treatment

Support deployment, monitoring and regular updating of SAVeD/anti-snake ve

📌 Field Officer (India)
🏢 Wildlife Trust Of India
📍 India