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The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is an international non-governmental organization working globally to protect people and the planet.

EJF is working to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and human rights abuses on fishing vessels and actively promote improvements to policy- making, corporate governance and management of fisheries.

EJF is seeking to employ a 'Thailand Campaign Consultant' to help identify key risk areas in distant water fishing fleets. This position will include speaking to and interviewing fishing vessel crews to hear about their experiences as well as field observations alongside EJF campaigners and government agencies.

Successful candidates should be fluent in Bahasa Indonesian and either Thai or English. They should be comfortable working independently and be confident in conducting independent qualitative-based research work. Candidates should also be prepared to travel within Thailand, potentially at short notice. Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this position is subject to change.

Post Title: Thailand Campaign Consultant

Contract duration: Initial 3 month contract with opportunity to extend. 

Time commitment: Initially part-time at minimum 2-3 days per week - Flexible working days. This will include elements of field work as well as desk-based research, interview and document translation.

Compensation: 12,000 - 18,000 baht per month based on part-time basis. 

Location:   Bangkok based with need to travel often.

Essential skills and experience:

• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesian
• Professional proficiency in English or Thai language
• A degree in any relevant discipline (journalism, social science, environmental science, marine sciences, etc)
• Relevant work experience (journalism, NGOs, private sectors, field work, etc)
• Demonstrable experience in conducting interviews/qualitative research
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to use desk-based internet research to gather information
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc)

Desirable skills and experience:

• A higher degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable interest in or experience working on any of the following topics; sustainable fisheries; fish stock assessment or biodiversity assessment; marine conservation issues; global seafood industry.
• Professional camera experience (film or photography)
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in conducting field-based research projects
• Car driving license

Deadline: 31st December 2020 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

Please submit a CV with covering letter to:   recruitment@ejfoundation.org