Conservation Field Trainee

Principle Functions:

This one-month position in August 2023 will offer an immense and immersive experience in wetland conservation and management to the job holder. The job holder will gain an overview of how WWF -HK manages the largest wetland in Hong Kong, which is one of the signature of WWF -HK. They will also learn about the challenges involved in wetland conservation through practical field training, from planning to hands-on duties collaboratively in a team. The Trainee who demonstrates exceptional performance, shows keen interest in conservation, including wetland habitat management, and is passionate about contributing to a better world, will be invited to join us and start developing their career at WWF -HK.

The training seeks to provide hands-on opportunity to the participants so they would gain a realistic understanding of the position. The training will cover the following areas:

• Machine operation safety
• Health and safety for outdoor workers
• Vegetation control
• Infrastructure repair and maintenance (woodwork, plumbing, simple metal work)
• Gei Wai (基圍) operation

Training and major duties:

Assist the wetland habitat team in their day-to-day operation to maintain Mai Po Nature Reserve, a significant site recognized both locally and regionally (i.e. Site of Special Scientific Interests and Ramser Site).

Participants are required to attend induction workshops and are expected to pass quiz and assessment that covers the following areas: i. WWF-HK core values, ii. machinery operation safety, iii. health and safety for outdoor workers.

Training and major duties are covered in 3 main areas:

1. Wetland habitat management

• Understand how WWF-HK manage the reserve that become a significant site locally and regionally.
• Assist in vegetation control using brushcutter (背式割草機).
• Observe to be familiar with the traditional, sustainable practice of Gei Wai operation and wetland use.

2. Research and monitoring

• Assist in birds/amphibian/mammal survey.

• Tree survey and assessment.

3. Infrastructure repair and maintenance

• Observe and learn the safe use of hardware and tools.
• Assist simple repair and maintenance tasks (e.g. woodwork, plumbing, equipment maintenance).

Participants are required to attend weekly performance review and submit their logbook.

Requirements:

• Vocational training in carpentry and/or engineering (electrical or mechanical); or diploma/certificate in tree management; or natural science.
• A serious mindset toward health and safety
• Demonstrate can-do attitude.
• A team player with good communication skills and accountability.
• Physically fit for outdoor assignment
• Willingness to follow instruction
• Cycling

Interested candidates, please apply with a full resume through https://wwfhk.bamboohr.com/careers/175

This is a local position to be based in Mai Po Nature Reserve.

WWF, the World Wide Fund for Nature, a non-profit organization, headquartered in Switzerland, is one of the world’s most recognizable and respected independent conservation organizations.

To find out more about us, please visit our website at wwf.org.hk now.