Project Coordinator
Habitat Improvement
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Work type
Field
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
2d ago
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Summary
The Project Coordinator (Habitat Improvement) at WWF Thailand will plan and monitor habitat improvements for wild Asian elephants and other species, manage human-elephant conflict, and conduct community and school outreach. The role involves providing technical assistance, networking with stakeholders, managing financial aspects, and reporting on project activities.
I. Background
WWF has been working in Thailand since 1983 and established a country office in 1995. Our work in Thailand includes wildlife, fisheries, forest, and landscape conservation, as well as efforts to reduce marine plastics.
The Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex Wildlife Conservation project is pivotal in safeguarding this critical habitat against the growing threats of illegal wildlife trade, habitat degradation, and human-wildlife conflict. The primary goals of the project include strengthening law enforcement and anti-poaching patrols through the use of the SMART Patrol tool, conducting comprehensive research and monitoring of tiger populations and other key wildlife species, and implementing strategies to reduce human-elephant conflict around Kuiburi and Kaeng Krachan National Parks.
II. Major Duties and Responsibilities
Technical assistance function
Plan to improve habitat for wild Asian elephant and other species.
Monitor wild Asian elephant and other species presence and usage of grassland.
Monitor and report interactions between wild elephants and local communities to help minimize conflicts.
Outreach and raise awareness to communities and schools surrounding national park on wild Asian elephant conservation and human-elephant coexistence.
Networking, relationship building and communications function
Support Senior PM and PM to maintain regular contacts with local communities, local stakeholders, national and sub-national committees i.e. government agencies (Royal Forest Department, and Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation) academics, CSOs, NGOs, and INGOs assigned under the project administration.
Financial function
Prepare cash advance and travel expenses claim related to project activities under responsibility.
Administrative functions
Report on activities according to donor requirements and M&E plan under responsibility.
Assist the team in organizing workshops, events, meetings and training, and site visits including preparation of related documents (i.e. official letter, invitation letter, agenda, etc.) and arranging equipment.
Organize official letters of incoming and outgoing files and official communications between WWF and its partners.
Update the database of all technical reports and visual information as well as list of companies working in related fields or related products.
Assist with any additional tasks as needed by team members.
III. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in natural resource, conservation, environmental science or in relevant fields.
At least 5 years of working experience in wildlife monitoring, habitat management, community and school outreach.
Substantial work experience in Thailand (preferred).
Be able to work in a forest or remote area.
IV. Required skills and competencies
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills internally and externally.
Familiar with governmental and non-governmental environmental conservation initiatives, key players, and challenges in Thailand.
Expert in database management with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Fluency in Thai (required) and competence in English (strongly preferred).
Driving license is required.
V. Working Relationships
Internal: Interact regularly with WWF-Thailand Conservation, Finance, and Communications staff, as well as WWF Greater Mekong specialists and WWF-Network donor offices (WWF European and other national offices).
External:
Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation: Collaborate with their staff for project operation.
Key partners i.e. lead communities, local governance officers, CSO etc.: Sharing data and coordinate for field work and analysis.
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Full Time
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Permanent
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WWF
Team size
Growing team
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
WWF is an independent conservation organization with over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries. They strive to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem, working to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action. WWF addresses the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in food, energy, and financial systems, aiming to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground and restore nature in critical places worldwide.
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Project Coordinator
Bangkok, Thailand • Full Time