Protection Advisor for Dam Reservoir Sites, Cambodia Programme

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract               

Location:  Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, Pramouy Ranger Station, Cambodia (with travel to Phnom Penh and elsewhere as required

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.

Since 2006, FFI has been exploring ways in which emerging Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) mechanisms, including Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) projects, can be harnessed for the benefit of conservation and local communities.  Building on over 100 years’ experience of working in collaboration with developing country governments, civil society and the corporate sector, we have been developing conservation projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions whilst improving local livelihoods and conserving biodiversity by securing financing from PES linked markets.

The Sustainable Provision of Ecosystem Services in the Cardamom Mountains Landscape Project is a three year project funded by the European Commission.  The project will focus upon developing PES schemes at two hydroelectricity sites located within strategically vital protected areas (PAs) of the Cardamom Mountains Landscape (CML).  The Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC) National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) emphasizes the importance of the private sector, good governance and macro economic development in achieving poverty reduction. The Cambodia – European Community Strategy Paper 2007-2013 highlights deforestation and biodiversity loss as the principle environmental challenge that must be met in order to achieve NSDP objectives. This project will address challenges highlighted in the NSDP and the Cambodia – European Community Strategy Paper. It will do so by strengthening awareness and capacity at all levels to design, implement and effectively monitor PES projects. The project will substantially strengthen support for biodiversity conservation and ensure that pro-poor and multi-stakeholder benefit-sharing and consultation mechanisms are integrated throughout the conceptualization, design and implementation of PES projects. This will result in improved governance, local livelihood development and macro-economic development without negatively impacting biodiversity conservation.

FFI is seeking a highly experienced and results-orientated individual in protected areas management, law enforcement and bio-monitoring to act as the protection advisor for dam reservoir sites and the wider Cardamom Mountains Landscape.  S/he will have strong practical experience in protected areas management with an emphasis on law enforcement (including training rangers in bio-monitoring, apprehension techniques, weapon handling and first aid). S/he will have an advanced degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline such as natural resources management, protected areas management, ecology/biology and/or substantial experience in a related role. Experience working in the south-east Asia region is required.

For further details and to apply please visit: http://www.fauna-flora.org/about/jobs/

The closing date for applications is Monday 19^th September 2011.  No agencies please.

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