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Job Description:

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) exists to protect the natural world and defend our basic human right to a secure environment.

EJF is working in Thailand to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and human rights abuses on fishing vessels and actively promote improvements to policy- making, corporate governance and management of fisheries.

EJF is seeking to employ a ‘Researcher’ to join its Thailand team. This position will include conducting both desk-based and field-based research and investigations work alongside EJF colleagues and local partners into a range of topics including sustainable fishing practices, the practice of bottom trawling, and human rights violation in the fishing industry and engagement with a range of stakeholders across the fishing industry aimed at progressing reforms.   

Successful candidates should be comfortable working independently, be adept at conducting both desk-based and field-based research, confident in public speaking, and be prepared to travel within Thailand.

Post Title: Researcher

Type of appointment: 12 months (potentially renewable or convertible to a permanent position, subject to performance review)

Remuneration: 40,000 – 60,000 baht per month, depending on experience

Location: Bangkok based with need for domestic travel as required.

This position is open to Thai citizens only.

Essential skills and experience:

• Fluency in Thai and professional proficiency in the English language
• A degree in any relevant discipline (journalism, social science, environmental science, marine sciences, etc)
• Relevant work experience (research, journalism, NGOs, private sector, field work, etc)
• Knowledge of fishing industry dynamics, operations, and regulations
• Demonstrable experience forming and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to use desk-based internet research to gather information
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc)

Desirable skills and experience:

• A higher degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable interest in or experience working on any of the following topics; bottom trawling, destructive fishing practices, fish stock assessments or biodiversity assessments, marine conservation issues, and global seafood industry
• Professional camera experience (film or photography)
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in conducting field-based research projects
• Fluency in additional Southeast Asian languages (Khmer, Indonesian or Burmese) is an asset
• Car driving license

Deadline:  31 January 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

Please submit a CV with covering letter to:  recruitment@ejfoundation.org