Mangrove Conservation Assistant

Assignment:Mangrove Conservation Assistant
Location:Southern Thailand, with possible regional travel 
Contract Type:Full-time, on site. 
Reports to:Foundation Director
Duration:2 years (contingent on performance and funding continuation) 
Start: Immediately
Deadline:17 May 2024 or Until filled
Position: This position is open to Thai nationals and those eligible to work in Thailand

Overview

The Knowledge for Development Foundation is supporting a Mangroves for Coastal Resilience Initiative, which aims to conduct a coastal and riparian stakeholder mapping in order to enhance evidence-based policy advocacy to strengthen the governance structures and tenure rights of communities who rely on mangrove areas for their livelihoods. 

The priority areas of this work will encompass the development of a mapping tool or platform to track mangroves, forest, climate, and livelihood datasets; capacity development of stakeholders and evidence-based policy advocacy both in Thailand and across the target regional project areas. The Mangrove Conservation assistant will provide program support in Thailand and lead the technical and policy work alongside team members based in Thailand and regionally. 

Key responsibilities: stakeholder engagement, building local partnerships in Thailand, regional collaborations, research and data sharing, policy and advocacy campaigning, training and capacity building support. More specifically these responsibilities include:

  • Provide program support and assistance to the Mangrove Conservation Coordinator (MCC). 
  • Support development of training materials to build local/regional stakeholders’ capacity in applied mangrove conservation.
  • Coordinate national research and data collection within Thailand and regionally to contribute content and data of mangrove areas, forest, climate and livelihood issues. 
  • Managing logistics and the administration of project activities
  • Provide additional support as and when needed.

Reporting requirements: 

  • Contribute to documenting and recording progress of each activity, including tracking MEL, provide monthly progress reports and updates during team meetings.  
  • Contribute to any other reporting requirements as assigned by the MCC or Foundation Director. 
  • Accounting and financial reporting for program activities, including logistics, budgeting and expense reports. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of marine science/ coastal and science management/ biodiversity conservation or other related subjects with at least 2 years of experience; Masters preferred with a strong commitment to sustainable natural resource and environment management, community forestry, decentralization and participatory approaches.    
  • Understanding of marine protected area management and conservation initiatives in Thailand.
  • Experience in community coordinating and working with villagers of the targeted communities and local government officials and NGOs
  • At least 2-3 years work experience with not-for-profit organizations. 
  • Experience in facilitating workshops, public consultations, focus group discussions, and report writing. 
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; high self-motivation, honesty and integrity, transparency, accountability, flexibility, willingness to learn from others, able to work under pressure and demonstrate good teamwork.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office and preferred experience data analysis tools.
  • Fluency in spoken and written Thai and English is required, language skills in the Southern Thai dialect is desirable. 
  • Willing to relocate to work in Krabi and nearby provinces.
  • Possess a collaborative attitude and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

How to apply:

The position is for an immediate start. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis till a suitable candidate is found. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications as soon as possible. Please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience for this position to Human Resources at info@knowledge4development.org. 

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