Project Officer: Law Enforcement
Job Description
Key Purpose of the Job
The key purpose of this Thailand based position is to coordinate and implement ongoing activities related to the ZSL Thailand Law Enforcement initiatives. This will primarily consist of developing detailed plans for activity implementation, liaison with and support to partners at Department of National Parks (DNP) and other institutions, implementation of field activities, facilitating trainings, data management and analysis support (particularly related to SMART), developing reports, and contributing to project development. Law enforcement initiatives currently ongoing and planned include; PoacherCam pilot, strengthening use of SMART systems in target sites, ranger training support, and threat assessments.
Responsibility for Resources
People
The Project Officer will be responsible for the supervision of any assigned project assistants and volunteers. During field work this person may be responsible for coordinating teams implementing field work.
Other
- This Project Officer will be responsible for preparing detailed budget plans for project activities. The Project Officer will be responsible for requesting cash advances for field activities, handling cash, and reconciling cash advances in accordance with ZSL procedures. This person will assist the Project Manager to make budget allocation decisions.
- In carrying out the duties of this post, the Project Officer may encounter confidential documents and be privy to sensitive information relating to donors, ZSL strategy, and project partners and therefore will be required to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Main duties and key responsibilities
- Work with the Project Manger to coordinate the development of implementation plans for Law enforcement activities, particularly implementation of SMART at ZSL priority sites
- Act as lead liaison with the government of Thailand on all matters relating to law enforcement and patrolling, such as planning of activities, acquiring permissions, and reporting activity results.
- Works with Project Manager and other ZSL staff to provide technical and mentoring support in order to improve the standard of patrolling and implementation of SMART data collection, data storage and patrol planning at ZSL priority sites.
- With the Project Manager develop content for trainings conducted as part of law enforcement related activities, and lead the delivery of that content at local trainings.
- Works with Project Officer - Information Systems to manage SMART data in a systematic manner, and assist with analysis of data.
- Contribute to the development of report content for law enforcement activities. These will primarily be reports developed for local government partners such as the NRCT and DNP, and also some contribution to donor report.
- Assist with the translation of project materials (e.g. reports and other communication materials) as needed
- When necessary, conduct work in the field for extended periods of time.
- With the Project Manager, source, procure, catalogue and track equipment and supplies for project work, maintain inventories for all equipment and supplies.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with ZSL staff, government staff and community partners.
- Improve knowledge of and practice use of English language in the office and field environment
- Attend training courses as assigned
If not covered in main duties and responsibilities above please make sure that these questions are addressed under the following headings
Building relationships
- The Project Officer must have intermediate level leadership skills. The applicant must be able to maintain to a good working relationships with all ZSL staff, particularly the Project Manager, other ZSL staff, and government staff.
Mental Demands
- The Project Officer must be able to make informed and logical decisions that represent the best interests of wildlife conservation and ZSL. The Project Officer must be able to adapt plans whilst still achieving activities objectives.
- The Project Officer must be able to resolve minor conflicts encountered during work. An ability to discuss challenges and identify suitable solutions is critical.
- Post holder must have outstanding attention to detail and be well organised.
Flexibility
- The Project Officer must maintain a high degree of flexibility and adaptability, and must also be willing to ‘crossover’ and assist on other projects as needed
Working Conditions
- This Project Officer is primarily office based but will require extensive work outdoors with direct exposure to the weather and other environmental variables.
Expectations of job holder
- To ensure that the policy for equality of opportunity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of the post holder’s work
- To ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post
- To demonstrate professionalism towards sensitive and confidential information
- To comply with and promote Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake recommended Health and Safety training as and when necessary
- To be committed to professional self-development, through participation in in-service training as necessary for the successful carrying out of the job
- To undertake such other duties as are commensurate with the grade of the post.
NB: This job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the job or the organisation.
Qualifications & Experience
- At least a BSc in a relevant area or equivalent experience. Candidates with Masters level education are preferred
- At least 2 years experience implementing patrolling and law enforcement related activities in Thailand, particularly in National Parks
- Experience working with the DNP to implement patrolling and wildlife surveys
Knowledge
- Knowledge of patrolling strategies and skills to reduce threats to wildlife and their habitats
- Knowledge of law enforcement monitoring systems, particularly the SMART tool
- An understanding of wildlife survey techniques
- An understanding of the current challenges facing conservation in Thailand
Skills & Abilities
- Advanced skills in using MS office packages, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Field craft skills and the ability to undertake field work in remote locations
- A basic level of English language skills
- An ability to manage competing priorities and delegate effectively is essential
- Basic skills in using GIS software (ArcGis and/or QGis), to create maps will be considered favorably
Other Requirements
The Project Officer must have the ability to travel, have a current and valid driving licence, be willing to work outside of normal office hours (e.g. on weekends) and work in the field for extended periods of time.
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Project Officer - Community Engagement
Job Description
Key Purpose of the Job
The key purpose of this Thailand based position is to coordinate and implement ongoing activities related to community engagement. This will primarily consist of working with relevant ZSL staff to develop detailed plans for activity implementation, supervision of any assigned Project Assistants, liaison with partners at Department of National Parks (DNP)/other institutions/and local communities, implementation of activities at the community level, facilitating trainings, data management and analysis, developing reports, and contributing to project development.
Current activities that the Project Officer – Community Engagement will be involved in include;
- Pangolin Project
- Community based surveys
- Outreach and awareness activities
- Elephant project
- Human elephant conflict monitoring
- Human elephant conflict mitigation trials
Responsibility for Resources
People
The Project Officer will be responsible for the supervision of assigned project assistants and volunteers. During field work this person may be responsible for coordinating teams implementing activities, including government staff and local community members.
Other
- This Project Officer will be responsible for preparing detailed budget plans for community engagement activities. The Project Officer will be responsible for requesting cash advances for field activities, handling cash, and reconciling cash advances in accordance with ZSL procedures. This person will assist the Project Manager to make budget allocation decisions.
- In carrying out the duties of this post, the Project Officer may encounter confidential documents and be privy to sensitive information relating to donors, ZSL strategy, and project partners and therefore will be required to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Main duties and key responsibilities
- Work with the Project Manger to coordinate the development of implementation plans for Community Engagement activities.
- Act as lead liaison with the government of Thailand and local communities on all matters relating to community engagement, such as planning of activities, acquiring permits, and reporting of results.
- Works with Project Manager and other ZSL staff to implement community engagement activities that support the objectives of specific projects.
- With the Project Manager develop content for trainings conducted as part of community engagement initiatives, and lead delivery of that content at local trainings.
- Works with any assigned Project Assistants manage data in a systematic manner and co-lead the analysis of data
- Contribute to the development of reports for community engagement activities that are implemented. These will primarily be contribution to reports developed for local government partners such as the NRCT and DNP.
- Assist with the translation of project materials (e.g. reports and other communication materials) as needed
- When necessary, leads teams of people in the field and provide guidance and support achieve of project objectives
- With the Project Manager, source, procure, catalogue and track equipment and supplies for project work, maintain inventories for all equipment and supplies
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with ZSL staff, government staff and community partners
- Improve knowledge of and practice use of English language in the office and field environment
- Attend training courses as assigned
If not covered in main duties and responsibilities above please make sure that these questions are addressed under the following headings
Building relationships
- The Project Officer must have intermediate level leadership skills. The post holder must be able to maintain to a good working relationships with all ZSL staff, particularly the Project Manager, other Project Officers and government staff.
Mental Demands
- The Project Officer must be able to make informed and logical decisions that represent the best interest of tiger conservation and ZSL. The Project Officer must be able to adapt plans whilst still achieving activities objectives.
- The Project Officer must be able to resolve minor personal conflicts either with other ZSL staff or government and community counterparts. An ability to discuss challenges and identify suitable solutions is critical.
- Post holder must have outstanding attention to detail and be well organised.
Flexibility
- The Project Officer must maintain a high degree of flexibility and adaptability, and must also be willing to ‘crossover’ and assist on other projects as needed
Working Conditions
- This Project Officer is primarily office based but will require extensive work outdoors with direct exposure to the weather and other environmental variables.
Expectations of job holder
- To ensure that the policy for equality of opportunity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of the post holder’s work
- To ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post
- To demonstrate professionalism towards sensitive and confidential information
- To comply with and promote Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake recommended Health and Safety training as and when necessary
- To be committed to professional self-development, through participation in in-service training as necessary for the successful carrying out of the job
- To undertake such other duties as are commensurate with the grade of the post.
NB: This job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the job or the organisation.
Qualifications & Experience
- At least a BSc in a relevant area or equivalent experience, candidates with Masters level education are preferred
- At least 2 years of experience implementing the complete ‘project cycle’ for projects related to community engagement
- Experience working with the DNP and local communities to implement project activities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of community engagement strategies specific to the Thailand context
- Prior knowledge of community engagement activities related to elephants is preferred
- Knowledge of issues relevant to elephant and pangolin conservation
Skills & Abilities
The Project Officer must also be able to work independently when necessary, but still as part of a team, to plan and implement activities.
The Project Officer must also have:
- Advanced skills in using MS office packages, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Intermediate English language skills
- An ability to manage competing priorities and delegate effectively is essential.
Other Requirements
The Project Officer must have the ability to travel, have a current and valid driving licence for both automatic and manual vehicles, be willing to work outside of normal office hours (e.g. on weekends) and work in the field for extended periods of time when necessary.
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To Apply:
Applicants will need to send their CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position, and include details of availability. Please send to Pornpun.Yipkanchana@zsl.org by midnight (GMT+7) on 10 April 2017.
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