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Wetlands International South Asia seeks applications for the position of Programme Associate

Wetlands International South Asia is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to conservation and the wise use of wetlands in the South Asia region.  For more information, please visit:  https://south-asia.wetlands.org/

Wetlands International South Asia office seeks applications for the position of Programme Associate. This is a full-time position for a duration of one year based in New Delhi at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

Job Purpose

The incumbent for this full-time position for a duration of one year based in New Delhi shall assist in the implementation of the Integrated Management of Wetland Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IMWBES) Project. The IMWBES Project is a Full-Scale, Global Environment Facility-funded project of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the United Nations Environment Programme as the GEF Agency. Wetlands International South Asia is the Lead Technical Support Agency (LTSA) of the project, providing technical backstopping to project implementation.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Compile, collate, and review relevant literature to support project implementation under the guidance of the Project Director
  • Contribute to the drafting of technical reports, papers, and policy briefs
  • Support the planning and delivery of capacity-building and outreach programmes.
  • Support the MoEFCC in coordinating and implementing the National Wetlands Programme

Essential Qualifications  

  • Masters degree in ecology, natural resources management, hydrology, water management, environmental sciences, environmental planning and related disciplines.
  • At least two years’ experience in handling similar assignments.
  • Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Proven technical writing skills in English, Hindi or other Vernacular languages

Desirable qualifications

  • Experience in survey and assessment of wetlands.
  • Understanding of GIS and mapping tools.
  • Understanding of the existing policy environment and regulations on wetlands.

Remuneration

The incumbent will be placed in Grade 3 of salary scale, with an annual gross remuneration of Rs. 7.0 lakhs with all perks.

Application process

Interested candidates may send their detailed resume at [email protected] by July 10th, 2026 with ‘Application: Programme Associate’ in subject line. The resume should provide information on candidate’s ability to meet the mentioned qualifications and experience and perform the tasks described above. 

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Wetlands International South Asia seeks applications for the position of Technical Officer – Remote Sensing and GIS

Wetlands International South Asia is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and wise use of wetlands in South Asia region.  For more information, please visit:  https://south-asia.wetlands.org/

Wetlands International South Asia office seeks applications for the position of Technical Officer – Remote Sensing and GIS. This is a full-time position based in New Delhi.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical inputs and decision-making support across various projects implemented by the organisation. The primary function of this role is to apply state-of-the-art remote sensing and GIS knowledge and tools techniques for wetland inventory, mapping and ecological assessment, while also developing training and outreach programmes within the South Asia Regional Strategy framework. This position involves substantial responsibility for spatial modelling and technical decision-making within project implementation. Geospatial analysis is the dominant portion of the job duties envisioned for this position, but will be balanced with a variety of cartography, field work, research and development.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Lead remote sensing and GIS work across the organisation, providing technical support as needed.
  • Lead the delineation and spatial modelling of wetlands and landscapes to support defined management outcomes
  • Coordinate ecological assessments for priority wetland and landscapes
  • Draft technical reports, scientific papers, and policy briefs as required
  • Design capacity development programmes on remote sensing and GIS tools for wetland managers and stakeholders
  • Represent the organization at various meetings and forums
  • Support communication and outreach on issues related to wetlands conservation and wise use
  • Supervise and mentor junior GIS staff, interns, or field teams as required
  • Any other task assigned by the Director, in consultation with the employee

Essential Qualifications  

  • Master’s in Remote Sensing and GIS / Geography / Environmental Sciences or related disciplines with demonstrated capabilities in GIS
  • At least 4 years of relevant work experience in a similar domain
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse remote sensing and/or environmental data
  • Experience in spatial data analysis, remote sensing and GIS and working with image analysis software (ArcMap and ArcPro, Erdas Imagine, QGIS,  Google Earth Engine etc.)
  • Experience in conducting field assessments, literature review and data analysis for preparing technical reports
  • Proven technical writing skills in English and Hindi

Desirable qualifications

  • Understanding of aquatic ecology
  • Experience of working on wetlands, with a focus on aspects such as aquatic ecology, hydrology, limnology, pedology, socio-economic, and policy for conservation and management
  • Experience in using R, Python, ModelBuilder, or other common GIS scripting languages is desirable
  • Experience in using statistical packages for data analysis and data analysis on MS Excel and literature review for the preparation of technical reports
  • Proficiency in handling and processing high-resolution satellite imagery datasets
  • A proactive and innovative approach, with a keen interest in developing new solutions to address technical and landscape management challenges

Remuneration

The incumbent will be placed in Grade 4 of the salary scale, with an annual gross remuneration of Rs. 8.5 lakhs with all perks.

Application process

Interested candidates may send their detailed resume at [email protected] by July 15th, 2026 with ‘Application: Technical Officer- Remote Sensing and GIS’ in subject line. The resume should provide specific information on candidate’s ability to meet the mentioned qualifications and experience and perform the tasks described above. 

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Wetlands International South Asia seeks applications for the position of Junior Technical Officer: Eco-Hydrology

Wetlands International South Asia is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands in South Asia. For more information, please visit:  https://south-asia.wetlands.org/.

Wetlands International South Asia office seeks a Junior Technical Officer, Eco-Hydrology to support the development of the organisation’s portfolio in water management for wetlands conservation. This is a full-time position based in New Delhi.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will work primarily on hydrological aspects of various projects at Wetlands International South Asia. This includes catchment-scale hydrological assessments, such as water balance estimation, hydrograph preparation, water quality assessment, estimation of surface-groundwater interactions, flow regime estimation, etc. The role also involves integrating hydrological insights into site-specific management planning, engaging with government and non-government stakeholders, developing and delivering capacity-building programmes, and contributing to technical reports, knowledge products, and project concepts in wetland management.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Design and implement hydrological and water quality monitoring programmes at demonstration sites, including in-situ measurements, sampling, laboratory analysis, and interpretation of physico-chemical and biological parameters to evaluate wetland condition and management effectiveness
  • Lead the development, validation, and application of hydrological and water quality assessment tools, modelling frameworks, and decision-support systems for wetland management
  • Formulate and review concept notes and project proposals addressing wetlands hydrology, hydro-ecological processes, and integrated water resources management
  • Strengthen the technical capacity of wetland managers and stakeholders in hydrological and water quality assessment methodologies, and in integrating wetlands into basin-scale water resources planning and policy
  • Coordinate the preparation, execution, and monitoring of operational plans in collaboration with partner institutions, ensuring technical rigour and alignment with project objectives
  • Provide scientific inputs to policy and advocacy initiatives related to wetlands hydrology, water quality, and climate change adaptation
  • Develop and implement targeted communication and outreach strategies to disseminate scientific findings on wetland–hydrology–climate linkages
  • Prepare peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical reports, and data-driven recommendations for wetland conservation and management.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Aquatic Ecology, or a closely related discipline with a strong hydrological component
  • 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in hydrology, water quality monitoring, or wetland/aquatic ecosystem management
  • Proficiency in hydrological and hydro-ecological assessments, including wetland-catchment water balance, flow modelling, and hydrodynamic analysis
  • Demonstrated skills in water quality monitoring, including sampling design, analysis of physico-chemical and biological parameters, and interpretation of results
  • Competence in GIS and remote sensing applications for hydrology and wetland assessment. Familiarity with hydrological modelling software (e.g., SWAT, MIKE SHE, HEC-HMS, WEAP) and statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, or similar) is valued
  • Strong technical writing and scientific reporting skills
  • Track record in designing and implementing field monitoring programmes for hydrology and water quality

Desirable qualifications

  • Knowledge of wetland biodiversity and migratory waterbirds
  • Familiarity with Ramsar Convention, CMS, and related national wetland policies
  • Experience in integrating field data with modelling outputs to support management planning and decision-making
  • Proven ability to design and deliver technical capacity-building programmes
  • Track record of translating scientific outputs into policy-relevant recommendations
  • Publications in hydrology, wetland science, or aquatic ecosystem management
  • Experience in multi-site or transboundary wetland conservation projects.

Remuneration

The incumbent will be placed in Grade 3 of the salary scale, with an annual gross remuneration of Rs. 7 lakhs with all perks.

Application process

Interested candidates may send their detailed resume along with a cover letter to [email protected] by July 31sth, 2026, with ‘Application: Junior Technical Officer – Eco-Hydrology in the subject line. The resume should provide information on the candidate’s ability to meet the specified qualifications and experience and to perform the tasks described above.