Job Description
Position: Head of Community Outreach (Conservation) Field Researcher
Function: Community Outreach (Conservation) - Fundamentals
Industry: Zoology & Wildlife Conservation
Grade: senior level
Location: Ahmedabad
Employment Type: Hybrid
Compensation: INR 20.5-34.2 LPA
The organisation invites applications for the above-referenced position. The incumbent shall be responsible for discharging duties associated with community outreach (conservation) - fundamentals, in accordance with the standards and processes laid down by Zoology & Wildlife Conservation.
Minimum Qualification: Ph.D (Wildlife Biology)
Minimum Experience: 11 years
Core Competencies Required: Data Analysis (Ecological), Habitat Assessment, GIS Mapping, Community Outreach (Conservation), Animal Behaviour Studies, Fundamentals
Further Information:
A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions.
Function: Community Outreach (Conservation) - Fundamentals
Industry: Zoology & Wildlife Conservation
Grade: senior level
Location: Ahmedabad
Employment Type: Hybrid
Compensation: INR 20.5-34.2 LPA
The organisation invites applications for the above-referenced position. The incumbent shall be responsible for discharging duties associated with community outreach (conservation) - fundamentals, in accordance with the standards and processes laid down by Zoology & Wildlife Conservation.
Minimum Qualification: Ph.D (Wildlife Biology)
Minimum Experience: 11 years
Core Competencies Required: Data Analysis (Ecological), Habitat Assessment, GIS Mapping, Community Outreach (Conservation), Animal Behaviour Studies, Fundamentals
Further Information:
A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions.