Project Coordinator (Habitat Improvement)

About the Company

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime. WWF is an independent conservation organization working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and ecosystems, addressing drivers of nature loss and supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

About the Role

WWF-Thailand seeks a Project Coordinator (Habitat Improvement) for the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex Wildlife Conservation project. The project focuses on strengthening law enforcement and anti-poaching patrols, conducting research and monitoring of tigers and other key wildlife, and implementing strategies to reduce human-elephant conflict around Kui Buri and Kaeng Krachan National Parks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement habitat improvement activities for wild Asian elephants and other species.
• Monitor presence and use of grassland by wild Asian elephants and other species.
• Monitor and report interactions between wild elephants and local communities to help minimize conflicts.
• Conduct outreach and raise awareness with communities and schools around the national parks on wild Asian elephant conservation and human-elephant coexistence.
• Support Senior PM and PM to maintain regular contacts with local communities, stakeholders, and national/sub-national committees, including government agencies, academics, CSOs, NGOs, and INGOs assigned under project administration.
• Prepare cash advances and travel expense claims related to project activities under responsibility.
• Report on activities according to donor requirements and the M&E plan under responsibility.
• Assist the team in organizing workshops, events, meetings, trainings, and site visits, including preparation of official letters, invitation letters, agendas, and arranging equipment.
• Organize official incoming/outgoing communications between WWF and partners and update the database of technical reports, visual information, and lists of relevant companies.
• Assist with additional tasks as needed by team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, conservation, environmental science, or relevant fields.
• At least 5 years' working 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 is required.

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.
• External: Engage with local communities, government agencies (Royal Forest Department; Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation), academics, CSOs, NGOs, and project partners.