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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 in Thailand 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 'Policy and research officer' to help identify key risk areas in Thailand's fisheries industry. This position will include conducting field investigations and observations alongside EJF campaigners as well as engaging with key government agencies, private sector actors and partner organizations to evaluate and improve monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.

Successful candidates should be comfortable working independently and be confident in: conducting independent field-based research work; public speaking including at high-profile meetings. 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: Policy and research officer

Type of appointment / duration: Full-time permanent position with an initial 3 month probation period.

Compensation: 50,000 - 60,000 baht per month, depending on experience.

Location: Bangkok based with need to travel often.

This position is open to Thai citizens only.

Essential skills and experience:

• Fluency in Thai
• Professional proficiency in the English 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 forming and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders
• 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
• Fluency in additional Southeast Asian languages ​​(Khmer, Indonesian or Burmese) an asset
• Car driving license

Dead line: 9th April 2021 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

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