Job Description:

• Insects are within the 'important invertebrates' covered by 3.2 i, 3.4.2 i and 3.5
• Insect diversity, abundance and distribution surveys, incl. pollinators 
• Richness and diversity indices, community composition ; inputs to Deliverables 3–4 
• No separate duties stated in ToR Section 3

Required Experiance:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional/research experience
• Taxonomy of major insect groups; diversity, abundance and distribution surveys
• Pollinator assessment (bees, butterflies, moths)
• Assessment of indicator, endemic, rare and priority species; insect sampling techniques
• Diversity assessment across subtropical to alpine ecosystems 
• Analysis of richness, abundance, diversity indices, community composition

Required Qualification:

• At least MPhil/MS in Entomology, Zoology, Wildlife Sciences, Ecology or closely related field, with demonstrated specialization in insect taxonomy, ecology or biodiversity assessment