Term of Reference (TOR) for the Posts of Expert Botanist/Zoologist/ Agronomist
Gujarat Biodiversity Board, Gandhinagar
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Positions
:
Expert Botanist (One), Expert Zoologist (One), Expert Agronomist (One).
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Duty Station :
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Employment
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Remuneration : Consolidated Rs. 50,000/- per month subject to the deductions as per existing
provisions of the government. While travelling for the affairs of the Board,
TA/DA will be provided as per the provisions of the Board.
Gujarat Biodiversity Board, B Wing, 5th Floor, Aranya Bhawan, Sector -10 A,
Gandhinagar -382010, Gujarat.
: On Contract Basis for the period of 11 Months.
5. Scope of work: Gujarat Biodiversity Board is a statutory organization of the State
Government. The Board is looking after the conservation and development of Biological
Diversity and the regulation of the use of biological resources and associated traditional
knowledge. The Board is implementing the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the Biological
Diversity Rules, 2004 and Gujarat Biological Diversity Rules, 2010. Under these legal provisions,
the experts in the field of Botany, Zoology, and Agronomy will undertake the following
activities:
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Duties and responsibilities:
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VIII.
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Capacity building of the local bodies across the Gujarat under the provision of Biological
Diversity Act and Rules.
Constitution of the Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in the local bodies,
namely Village Panchayat, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations.
Assist the BMCs and Technical Support Groups (TSGs) in the preparation of People’s
Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) across the State.
Conduct the survey of biological resources existing in the area of the BMCs as per the
expertise of the subject.
Authenticate and validate the contents of the biological resources/biodiversity
incorporated in the PBRs developed by BMCs under the technical guidance of the TSGs.
Study biodiversity related issues in different ecosystems and habitats of Gujarat.
Provide technical guidance and training to the BMC members, TSG members, NGOs and
other man power working for the biodiversity conservation measures.
Document the industries utilizing biological resources for commercial utilization.
Any other works assigned by the Member Secretary or Chairman under the provisions of
the Biodiversity Act and Rules.
7. Educational Qualification and experience:
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Educational Qualification for the post of Expert Botanist: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in
Botany and 15 years of experience in the related field. The candidate having
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in taxonomy will be given preference. Candidate must have
excellent knowledge of report writing and manuscript preparation in their
relevant field.
Educational Qualification for the post of Expert Zoologist: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in
Zoology and 15 years of experience in the related field. The candidate having
knowledge and working experience in the ecological study on faunal status
(knowledge in animal taxonomy) will be given preference. Candidate must have
excellent knowledge of report writing and manuscript preparation in their
relevant field.
Educational Qualification for the post of Expert Agronomist: M.Sc. in Agronomy
and Ph.D. in Agronomy or other related fields of Agro-biodiversity and 15 years
of experience in the related field. Candidate must have excellent knowledge of
report writing and manuscript preparation in their relevant field
Fluency in written and spoken English and Gujarati is a must.
Outstanding time-management, organizational and inter-personal skills.
Sufficient knowledge of computer along with statistical programmes is essential.
8. Age: Not more than 45 years on the closing date of application.
Note: GBB reserves all the rights to reject/cancel etc. the appointment procedure,
withdraw the advertisement notice without assigning any reason what so ever, and in
such case no applicant shall have any claim arising out of such action.
The application form for the above posts is attached herewith for the use as downloaded
copy from the Board’s website.
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF EXPERT BOTANIST/ZOOLOGIST/AGRONOMIST
(Information of 1 to 6 is to be filled in block letters. Please answer each question clearly and
completely)
Affix Passport
1. Name in Full
:
Size
Photograph
2. Father'/Husband Name
:
3. Date of Birth &Age
:
4. Nationality
:
5. Current mailing postal address
:
(With Tel. /Mob. and E-mail)
6. Permanent postal address
:
7. Sex
:
8. Marital Status
:
9. Educational Qualification: (Degree / Diplomas / Post graduation / Ph.D.’s):
Sr.
No.
Qualification Course
/ /
Subject
University/
Institute
Year of
passing
% age of Marks
obtained/ Division
Remarks
10. Work Experience:
Sr.
No.
Organization/
Institute/
Company
Period
From
To
Nature of
work/
supervisory
position held
Pay/
drawn
Remarks
11. Have you any objection in making inquiries about you with your present employer?
12. Have you ever been in Government employment?
13. Please mention core areas of proficiency:
14. Knowledge of languages:
(i)
Mother "Tongue
(ii)
Languages Known (Read, Write,
Speak/Understand)
15. Reference (attach two in original):
(i)
(ii)
16. Have you ever been arrested, indicted or summoned into Court as a defendant in a Criminal
Proceeding, or Convicted, Fined or Imprisoned for the violation of any Law? If yes, give full
particulars:
17. Details of outstanding works (if any) done in the past:
18. Awards’/Rewards/Appreciation letters received, if any (Please attach copies):
19. Please list out the title of Books/project reports/research papers/concept papers that have been
prepared in the past and other relevant details (year of submission/ publication/institution details):
20. Please write about yourself in not more than 750 words, and also state the reasons for
considering your candidature for the position applied for:
21. Any other information:
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information furnished in the application is true, complete and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that in the event of any information being found false
or incorrect or there is any material omission made on a Personal History Form or other document
requested by the Organization, my candidature/engagement is liable to be cancelled /
terminated at any stage without notice or any compensation in lieu thereof.
(Signature of the candidate with date)
Note: The applicants will be requested to supply documentary evidence in support of the
statements made in the application form as above. The applicants need not submit the original
/texts of reference or testimonials unless they are requested for.