ThaiNGO

Consultant – Elephant Friendly Network (EFN) Project Coordinator

Location: Bangkok (Hybrid. Required 2 days per week) or Remote (Thailand-based)

Contract type: 12-Month Consultancy contract, renewable

Reports to: Head of Programs, Thailand

Closing date: 20 April 2026

The Mission

World Animal Protection Thailand is seeking a strategic leader to drive the transition of the tourism industry toward high-welfare elephant models. This is a senior consultancy role designed to formalize the Elephant Friendly Network (EFN) and lead the engagement of new venues ready for transition.

The Role

This position manages two critical workstreams:

1. Network Strengthening (60%): Leading stakeholder alignment, establishing formal MOUs, and overseeing the launch of a consumer-facing website.
2. Venue Transition (40%): Identifying and engaging potential elephant venues to adopt high-welfare practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Strategy: Lead the development of the EFN MOU, build member consensus on welfare principles, and strengthen network governance.
• Stakeholder Advocacy: Manage high-level industry and government relationships, facilitating annual forums and strategic roundtables.
• Digital Project Management: Oversee the planning, procurement, and vendor coordination for the new consumer-facing EFN website.
• Venue Transition: Identify potential elephant venues, build relationships with owners, and secure formal commitments to high-welfare transition plans.
• Resource Oversight: Manage project budgets and provide technical expertise to support fundraising efforts.

By the end of the contract, you will have:

• Finalized the EFN MOU and governance structure.
• Launched the consumer-facing EFN website and event for Elephant Report.
• Facilitated the Annual Strategy Forum and industry stakeholder events.
• Secured formal commitments from a new pipeline of transition venues.
• Increased measurable network engagement and industry influence.

Who we are looking for:

• Senior Leadership: 7–10 years of experience in project leadership, program management, or network coordination coordination.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven track record in building consensus across government and industry stakeholders
• Sector Expertise: Experience in tourism, wildlife conservation, or animal welfare, with an understanding of marketing and consumer engagement.
• Communication& Delivery: Fluent in English with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects independently.

Reporting & Setup:

• Direct Report: Head of Programs, Thailand.
• Collaboration: Wildlife Project Manager and cross-functional teams.
• Structure: Monthly formal check-ins and strategic meetings as needed.

Office location: 27^th Floor, 253 Asoke, Sukhumvit 21 Road, Khlong Toei Nuae, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJp75EvshEdmgbf36)

How to Apply

For full project details and application instructions, please refer to the attached TOR.

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates whose profiles closely match our requirements will be contacted within three (3) weeks of the closing date.