Law Enforcement Technical Advisor , WWF-Cambodia

From its origins as a small group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations – supported by 5 million people and active in over 100 countries on five continents.

The Eastern Plains Landscape (EPL) of Cambodia is recognised as a site of global biodiversity importance and is a top priority landscape within the Lower Mekong Dry Forests Ecoregion. Within this context, WWF-Cambodia is looking for a qualified Law Enforcement Technical Advisor who will act as a hands on assistant to a Conservation Area Manager. He/she is the key person to provide field base training and coaching needs for a variety of rangers in differing positions and working contexts, e.g. law enforcement rangers, research rangers, to law enforcement team leaders and section managers, and community forestry rangers. He/she is accountable for designing technical training initiatives for conservation area management and law enforcement. The position is to be based in Mondulkiri Province. 

What you need:

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• BSc. in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, and or a relevant law enforcement technical degree
• At least 3 years of practical experience in advising and or training in conservation and biodiversity protection law enforcement, or related field, preferably 2 years of which should have been in Cambodia
• Knowledge of conservation and law enforcement issues in the Greater Mekong Region, especially in Cambodia
• Understanding of policy and regulations in related fields in Cambodia
• Skills in coaching and capacity building/development, report writing, and analysis
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Khmer language is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office

Adhere to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

For detailed job description, please visit the Employment page of http://cambodia.panda.org

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to WWF-Cambodia, #21, Street 322, Sangkat Beng Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh or via email address:  jobwwfcam@wwfgreatermekong.org  with the subject line Law Enforcement Technical Advisor. Please state where you saw this advertisement.

Deadline for applications:  21 March 2014.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.