ThaiNGO

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is seeking to employ a campaign assistant in Thailand. The position will include assisting with ongoing communications and collaboration with relevant Thai Government ministries and departments, engagement with a range of stakeholders across the fishing industry, and scientific, in-depth assessment of current and future sustainability measures.

Successful candidates should be comfortable working independently, be confident in public speaking and especially during high-profile meetings, and be prepared to travel within Thailand.

Post Title: Campaign Assistant

Type of appointment: Fixed-term

Remuneration: 30,000 – 55,000 baht per month, depending on experience

Duration of contract: 6 months (potentially renewable or convertible to a permanent position, subject to performance review)

Location: Bangkok based with opportunity to travel often.

This position is open to Thai citizens only.

Essential skills and experience:

• Fluency in Thai
• Professional proficiency in the English language
• A first degree in any relevant discipline (journalism, social science, environmental science, marine sciences, etc)
• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience (journalism, NGOs, private sector, etc)
• Demonstrable experience forming and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to use desk-based internet research to gather information
• Familiarity with Office packages (Word, Excel, etc)

Desirable skills and experience:

• A higher degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable interest in or experience working on any of the following topics; sustainable fisheries; fish stock assessment or biodiversity assessment; marine conservation issues; global seafood industry.
• Professional camera experience (film or photography)
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in conducting field-based investigations
• Fluency in additional Southeast Asian languages (Khmer, Indonesian or Burmese) an asset
• Car driving license 

Deadline:  16^th November (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

Please submit a CV with covering letter to:  recruitment@ejfoundation.org