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I. Background:

For over 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. As the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works across 100 countries and is supported by close to 5 million members globally. WWF’s unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at all levels locally to globally, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

II. Duties:

The Wildlife Monitoring and Field Coordination Officer is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of wildlife conservation activities within the Hala Bala – Bang Lang Landscape. The position focuses on wildlife monitoring and surveys, biodiversity data analysis, field coordination, and maintaining effective collaboration with Bang Lang National Park, Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, and Hala Bala Wildlife Research Station. The incumbent serves as a field representative of the organization in implementing joint conservation initiatives and strengthening partnerships with government agencies and local stakeholders.

III: Major Functions:

• Plan and implement wildlife monitoring and biodiversity survey activities.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret field and wildlife monitoring data.
• Prepare technical reports, survey reports, and project progress reports.
• Coordinate and facilitate collaboration with protected area authorities and research institutions.
• Represent the organization in field-level project implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Support adaptive management through evidence-based conservation planning and decision making.
• Coordinate and support SMART Patrol implementation, data management, and reporting in collaboration with protected area authorities and ranger teams.

IV: Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct wildlife monitoring and biodiversity assessment activities, including camera trapping, wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and other ecological monitoring methodologies.
• Coordinate field surveys with Bang Lang National Park, Hala Bala Wildlife Research Station, and Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of wildlife monitoring equipment, including camera traps, GPS units, drones, and other field instruments.
• Manage and maintain wildlife monitoring databases and survey records.
• Process, validate, analyze, and interpret biological and ecological data.
• Produce maps, species distribution information, monitoring summaries, and analytical reports using relevant software and tools.
• Prepare field mission reports, survey reports, technical documents, and donor reporting inputs.
• Coordinate project implementation with government agencies, protected area staff, researchers, and project partners.
• Facilitate meetings, field visits, training activities, and stakeholder consultations.
• Represent the organization during field operations, technical meetings, workshops, and conservation activities.
• Support procurement, inventory management, and maintenance of field equipment.
• Assist in planning project workplans, budgets, and operational logistics.
• Coordinate with Bang Lang National Park, Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, and Hala Bala Wildlife Research Station on the planning and implementation of SMART patrol activities.
• Support the integration of SMART patrol information with biodiversity monitoring, camera trapping, and other wildlife survey data to improve conservation outcomes.

V. Profile:

Required Qualifications       

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, Ecology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, or a related field.
• At least 2–5 years of experience in wildlife conservation, biodiversity monitoring, ecological research, or related fieldwork.
• Experience working with protected area authorities, government agencies, or conservation organizations.
• Experience in wildlife monitoring techniques, camera trapping, ecological surveys, and biodiversity data collection.
• Experience in data analysis and report writing is highly desirable.
• Ability to work extensively in remote and challenging field conditions.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills with the ability to interact at all levels of national, international, multicultural, and multilingual organizations;
• Familiarity with governmental and non-governmental environmental conservation initiatives, key players, and challenges in Thailand, in particular, strong familiarity with Thai conservation agency culture and procedures;
• Fluency in Thai and strong competence in English.
• Knowledge of wildlife monitoring methodologies and biodiversity assessment techniques.
• Proficiency in GIS applications (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Experience with data management and statistical analysis software (e.g., Excel, R, SMART).
• Ability to prepare technical reports and scientific documentation.
• Competency in GPS navigation, field mapping, and wildlife monitoring equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

VI. Working Relationships:

Internal: WWF-Thailand Conservation, Finance, and Communications programs, as well as WWF Asia-Pacific and Tigers Alive Initiative specialists and WWF-Network donor offices (WWF European and other national offices).

External: Departments of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and other relevant government offices, provincial and military representatives, individual protected area managers and wildlife researchers, Government of Malaysia officials, as well as academic and INGO partners.

This JD covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.