Project Coordinator (Habitat Improvement)

About the Company

WWF is an independent conservation organization working globally to protect species, habitats and drive system-wide changes for sustainability. WWF has worked in Thailand since 1983 and the country office focuses on wildlife, fisheries, forest and landscape conservation, including efforts to reduce marine plastics. The Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex Wildlife Conservation project aims to strengthen law enforcement and monitoring, and reduce human–elephant conflict around Kuiburi and Kaeng Krachan National Parks.

Responsibilities

• Technical assistance: Plan habitat improvement for wild Asian elephant and other species; monitor elephant and other species presence and grassland usage; monitor and report interactions between wild elephants and local communities to help minimise conflicts; conduct outreach and awareness raising to communities and schools on elephant conservation and human–elephant coexistence.
• Networking, relationship building and communications: Support Senior PM and PM to maintain regular contacts with local communities, stakeholders, national and sub-national committees (e.g., Royal Forest Department, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation), academics, CSOs, NGOs and INGOs assigned under the project.
• Financial: Prepare cash advances and travel expense claims related to project activities under responsibility.
• Administrative: Report on activities according to donor requirements and M&E plan; assist in organising workshops, events, meetings, trainings and site visits, including preparing official letters, invitation letters, agendas and arranging equipment; organise incoming/outgoing official communications between WWF and partners; update the database of technical reports, visual information and lists of related companies; assist with additional tasks as needed by team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, conservation, environmental science or relevant field.
• At least 5 years' experience in wildlife monitoring, habitat management, community and school outreach.
• Substantial work experience in Thailand (preferred).
• Able to work in forest or remote areas.
• Driving licence required.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills internally and externally.
• Familiarity with governmental and non-governmental environmental conservation initiatives, key players and challenges in Thailand.
• Expert in database management with a focus on accuracy, efficiency and scalability.
• Fluency in Thai (required) and competence in English (strongly preferred).

Working Relationships

• Internal: interact regularly with WWF-Thailand Conservation, Finance and Communications staff, WWF Greater Mekong specialists and WWF network donor offices (e.g., WWF European and other national offices).
• External: maintain contacts with local communities, government agencies, academics, CSOs/NGOs and project partners.