Project Officer (for Tiger Recovery Team) (open to Thai National only)

WWF-Thailand
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30 Nov 2016
15 December 2016

Position title: Project Officer (for Tiger Recovery Team) (open to Thai National only), WWF Thailand

Directly reports to: Project Manager

Validity: December 1 2016 – November 30, 2017

Location: Bangkok, Nakhornsawan, and Kamphaeng Phet

MAJOR FUNCTION

The Project Officer provides support to the Project Manager in term of SMART database-maintain, research field work, technical training and workshop, outreach activity and awareness raising, media production/material for wildlife conservation and development of presentation/technical report/proposal on results of project as well as others relevant.

Major Responsibilities

A. Project Implementation
· Assist in the maintain and implementation of the patrol database via SMART Program · Assist in implementation the patrol data for park management in term of patrolling and natural resources protecting · Assist in the development and implementation of the project’s research and survey, technical training and workshop, and outreach and conservation awareness raising components
· Assist in the design and implementation of project surveys and studies when required and secure participation of community stakeholders in project relevant surveys or studies
· Frequently travel to existing projects areas
· Perform administrative tasks such as support logistics (e.g. procurement of field equipments, visits, travels, etc.) for the project, provide translation and interpretation when required, set-up project filling system to be applied and followed by all project staff
· Develop and maintain database of all technical reports, presentation, maps, data and information, pictures produced by the project as well as list of organisations and companies working in related fields, related products, etc.
· Work with other awareness projects and environmental NGOs in the project areas when required
· Maintain an awareness of staff comments and any complaints to identify any areas that may need development of improvement
B. Partnership Development and Networking
· Establish relations and keep regular contact with key partners (multi-sectoral, government and non-government) at local, national and regional levels (for implementation and networking/lessons sharing
· Meet with Government counterparts, establish and convene regular meetings of the project steering committee when required
· Ensure good and close liaison in collaboration with project network, stakeholders and other WWF projects
· Develop and maintain effective contacts with a wide range of external contacts with organisations and individuals who can assist in the conservation activities
C. Communications
· Provide support to the development of press release/conference on results of project
· Provide inputs to communications products, materials, and campaigns to ensure accurate information of the project when required
D. People Management
· Work with the Project Manager and counterpart on the capacity building of key counterparts
E. Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting
· Assist in the preparation of six-monthly progress reports to monitor all technical, financial and administrative aspects on the utilisation and impact of all resources made available to the project
· Disseminate the technical report among the public sector institutions and regulatory bodies

WORKING RELATIONS

Internal

Work in close collaboration with project staff, and other focal persons of the project. Engage and support WWF Thailand staff

External

Liaise and work with Government agencies, donors, communities, partners, private sectors, consultants and international and local NGOs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Qualification

Male, Bachelor’s degree in conservation, forestry, natural resource management, or in relevant fields

Knowledge

Knowledge of conservation and natural resource management issues in Thailand, especially in wildlife ecology
Knowledge of the realities of government agencies, development partners, donor institutions, and the not-for-profit sector in the project
Knowledge of WWF structure, priorities and procedures as well as WWF's ecoregional approach to conservation

Experience

Experience in conducting studies and coordinating research activities
Experience of working with government officials, local communities and/or donors at all levels
Familiarity with the project area and local residence will be an asset

General Skill

Coaching and supervisory
Communications and negotiation
Networking and teamwork
Planning, organisation, time management, facilitation and coordination

Technical Skill

Computer and database

Ability

Travelling to remote locations
Working in two or three provinces and working overtime when required
Working on own initiative with minimum supervision and staying on task
Working well in a multi-cultural team
Driving

Personality

Dynamic
Enthusiastic
Sociable

WWF's Mission and Values

It is part of every staff member's terms of reference to contribute to WWF's mission:

WWF’s Mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:

- conserving the world's biological diversity

- ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable

- reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.

It is also part of every staff member's terms of reference to embody WWF's values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results.

How to apply : Interested candidate, please submit your resume stating your expected salary to hr.th@wwfgreatermekong.org by December 15^th, 2016 or submit by mail to WWF-Thailand 92/2 Soi Paholyothin 5, Paholyothin Road, Samsen nai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Tel : +66 (0) 2 619 8534-7

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Otherwise, your resume will be filed into our candidate database for future reference and consideration.

Contact : hr.th@wwfgreatermekong.org