Flagship Species Officer, Cambodia Programme

Start Date:                             As soon as possible
Duration of Contract:          12-month fixed-term contract                    

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest-established international conservation organisation.  Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it.  We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We operate primarily in developing countries where there is little capacity to conserve endangered and threatened habitats and species.  We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation.  Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI has been active inCambodiasince 1996 and was one of the first conservation NGOs to work in the country. We currently work in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries.  The priorities of our work inCambodiaare to secure and improve the management of areas important to the country’s biodiversity, to help build national capacity, by providing Cambodian nationals with the necessary skills, experience and materials to conserve their unique natural heritage, and to preserve some of the region’s most threatened species.

The FFI Cambodian Flagship Species Programme focuses on two enigmatic species of the forest – the Endangered Asian elephant and the Critically Endangered Siamese crocodile – and the Critically Endangered hawksbill turtle.

FFI is seeking a passionate conservationist and experienced project coordinator to provide managerial oversight to the flagship species projects and oversee all aspects of project development, including strategic and long-term financing for flagship species focused projects.  This will include fundraising and strategic managerial and technical input to the Cambodian Elephant Conservation Group (CECG) Project, the Cambodian Crocodile Conservation Project (CCCP) and other flagship species projects, as required.  Working in collaboration with national staff, this position will also provide training and mentoring on proposal development and report writing to build the capacity of national staff and to support the on-going work of the projects.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in the development of funding proposals and the management of field based activities, as well as excellent communication skills and a keen interest in building national staff capacity.  S/he will have an advanced degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline such as biological sciences, zoology, ecology and/or substantial experience in a related role.  Experience working in the south-eastAsiaregion is desirable.

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