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Field Project Officer |
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Freshwater, Conservation Department |
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Field Project on Encourage water management participation in order to restore freshwater ecosystems, improve water quality, and improve local livelihoods along the Lower Prachinburi River in Prachinburi Province, Central Thailand |
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Project Manager |
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Technically report to |
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Project Manager |
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Project Manager |
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Employment duration |
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12-month with possibility to extend |
I. Background
For over 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. As the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works across 100 countries and is supported by close to 5 million members globally. WWF’s unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at all, levels, locally to globally, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature. WWF has worked in Thailand since 1983 and established a country office in 1995. WWF Thailand has been working on freshwater conservation for more than a decade, with activities in support of sustainable water resources management, wetland biodiversity restoration, and adaptive local livelihoods development
WWF Thailand seeks to enhance its role in freshwater restoration and connectivity in recognition of Thailand’s goal of securing freshwater resources to improve River-basin permeability for wide-ranging species and landscape production to respond to sustainable water consumption needs. The incumbent in this position will coordinate with various local stakeholders in our ongoing activities in the sustainable water resources management sector, and implement on-the-ground freshwater conservation projects,
II Major Duties and Responsibilities
III. Profile
Required Qualifications ; Education Bachelor’s degree in Community Development , Agriculture Extension , Natural Resource and Environmental Management or in relevant fields.
Experience ; At least 3 years of practical experience and working in the field with communities.
IV. Working Relationships
Internal - Work in close collaboration with project staff and support WWF Thailand staff.
External - Interact with district , sub-district and community levels, as well as NGO partners, communities, and other stakeholder
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
Contact : pakwimolc@wwf.or.th