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Title | Project Manager, Cambodia University Capacity Building Project, Asia-Pacific |
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Project Manager, Cambodia University Capacity Building Project, Asia Pacific Salary: USD 30,000 – USD 33,000 per annum 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 The FFI Asia Pacific Programme has Country Programme Offices in Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Manila and Nanning. Working closely with local partners, the Asia Pacific Programme currently includes a broad range of species and landscape targeted conservation initiatives in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar. Around 70 projects are being implemented in the region by a team of over 250 staff, consultants, volunteers and partner organisations with an annual regional budget of approximately USD 10 million. Cambodia supports a rich variety of wildlife and habitats, including Asian elephants, Siamese crocodiles, giant ibises, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and pristine rainforests. FFI has been working to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Cambodia since 1996, and established a programme office in Phnom Penh in 2000. Achievements of the Cambodian programme include: conducting the first benchmark surveys of tigers, elephants, Siamese crocodiles and other wildlife in northern, eastern and southwest Cambodia; contributing to the creation of two major protected The University Capacity Building Project (UCBP) was founded in 2005 and is one of FFI’s flagship projects in Cambodia. Following decades of under-investment and dismantling of the science and education sectors during the Pol Pot era, the nation’s ability to manage its natural wealth is severely hampered by a lack of skilled people and reliable information. FFI is working with the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation at the Royal University of Phnom Penh to arm a new generation of
FFI wishes to recruit a post-doctoral Project Manager to manage and provide training on the University Capacity Building Project, and to support development of conservation research in Cambodia. This position is dependent upon confirmation of funding in early November 2012. The main objectives of this project are to:
The Project Manager will work closely with the Research Advisor, Royal University of Phnom Penh staff, students, and contracted trainers and research associates to ensure the delivery of this and other projects against agreed work plans and For further details and to apply please visit: www.fauna-flora.org/ourvacancies.php The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th September 2012. No agencies please. FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity |