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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose:

SMART (Spatial Monitoring And Reporting Tool) Patrol Coordinator will coordinate with Site Manager, other Site Coordinators, park authorities, and field teams to ensure that Thap Lan National Park is able to maintain and improve its effective law enforcement under the SMART Patrol System.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assist the WCS’s Thap Lan Site Manager in activity planning to maintain and improve the effectiveness of SMART patrol and other law enforcement teams in Thap Lan National Park.
• Work closely with park authorities and patrol rangers on the ground to support their activities under the SMART Patrol System, monitor the effectiveness of their patrols to ensure that they are maintained at their maximum capability.
• Support Thap Lan National Park to maintain their Network-Centric Anti-Poaching System and systematically monitor the effectiveness of this intervention.
• Assist the Site Manager with the development of periodic reports and any requested materials by partners, donors, or internally by WCS.
• Provide general support concerning wildlife conservation or relevant tasks assigned or approved by Site and WCS’s Managers.

Minimum Requirements and Job Skills:

Education: 

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Forestry, Biology, Environment Sciences, or related fields.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Passionate and good understanding in conservation.
• Proven experience in a similar role would be desirable
• Good communication, coordination, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in remote sites or independently with remote oversight, setting own work priorities to meet all deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Those who have experience in using some advanced software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth, SMART patrol database and AppSheet are desirable.
• Experience in field survey and database management for biological research will be added advantages.
• Good English language skills desirable
• Driving license holders experience driving over rough terrain or in remote areas desirable.

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should apply by sending an application letter and CV to: wcsthailand@wcs.org. Please include “SMART Patrol Coordinator for Thap Lan National Park” in the subject line of your email. 

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.