ThaiNGO

Project Manager – Livelihoods and HWC mitigation

Overview

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.  Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

Role Profile

The purpose of this role is to manage all aspects of the three year project with agreed deliverables. 

NB: This is a 3 year full-time/fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead on development and project delivery in terms of strategy, planning, key targets, partners, agendas, implementation plans, data analysis, reports, and presentations
• Manage budget preparation and monitoring for project activities in accordance with ZSL procedures
• Develop capacity assessment and socioeconomic surveys for diverse stakeholders (NGOs, communities, DNP), analyst against baseline for impact assessment and integrate results into adaptive project management
• Deliver and manage community engagement workshops and surveys.
• Line manages the community engagement assistant.
• Ensure compliance to standards, both internal and external, for all projects and conservation activities 
• Develop and manage partner relationships to ensure any funds being sent to partners is reported upon regularly and in line with financial policies  

• Lead systematic review (including template preparation, synthesis, and analysis) of data on HWC mitigation and monitoring in Thailand and compile into technical and non-technical reports for wide dissemination to diverse stakeholders

• Oversee development of HEC insurance feasibility assessment and report
• Conduct species and biodiversity analyses and reports from camera trap data

The ideal candidate will:

Experience

• Have a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, environment/wildlife or natural resource management, development studies or related fields.
• Have 3 years of professional experience in project management, particularly in managing budgets and work planning, delivery of project activities, and reporting.
• Have 3 years experience in managing and developing team members or teams

Knowledge and skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders in Thailand.
• Strong coordination and communication skills; with demonstrated public speaking experience.
• Professional experience in building and supporting stakeholder engagement, ideally with local communities, HEC, agroforestry and corporate social responsibility, or law enforcement focus.
• Demonstrated experience in convening, designing, and facilitating meetings, trainings and workshops from conception through delivery.
• Knowledge of Thai laws and strategies relevant to environmental restrictions, policies and/or corporate social responsibility.
• An ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• An ability to work remotely and coordinate regular reporting and meetings to both ZSL and project partners.
• Fluent in both spoken and written Thai and English.
• An ability and willingness to travel and be willing to work outside of normal office hours as necessary.
• Advanced skills in using MS office packages, specifically Excel and PowerPoint or equivalent software packages will be acceptable.
• Familiarity with managing competing priorities and delegate effectively.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates as those demographics are currently under-represented across ZSL.

To Apply

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) thanakritta.oonsri@zsl.org  may.moewah@zsl.org

Closing date for applications: 17:59 ICT on 28 August 2023