Project Officer, Wetlands Enhancement

Highlights

• Direct wetlands conservation impact

• Stationed in nature surrounding environment with high biodiversity

• International NGO

WWF-HK is looking for Project Officer, Wetlands Enhancement in our Conservation team at Mai Po Nature Reserve, reporting to Manager, Wetlands Habitat, who will support the continuous improvement of WWF-HK's local wetlands conservation stewardship in the scope of wetlands habitat management.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with collaborators to carry out wetlands habitat enhancement and monitoring work under assigned projects, including drafting work plans and reports, negotiating and coordinating with contractors/partners, monitoring work progress, collecting and analysing data to assess the impact of specific wetlands habitat enhancement on biodiversity.
• Assist in the management of the habitat and infrastructures at Mai Po Nature Reserve, including drafting habitat management work plans and reports, monitoring and recording work progress, providing field technical support, field emergency response and conducting administrative duties such as services/supplies procurement procedures.
• Assist in the Internet of Things (IoT) system integration at the reserve, including installing sensors and site infrastructures, establishing connectivity and data processing, and developing user interface and central management platform by working closely with relevant contractors.
• Deliver guided tours, site visits and volunteering activities for selected groups, organise workshops, produce education and communication materials related to the use of Nature-based Solution and Innovation & Technology applications on wetlands management.
• Provide support to other teams within WWF-HK such as research and monitoring, visitor experience, development, education, communication and event programs.
• Assist the Conservation Team with technical support on new initiatives and projects related to the conservation of wetlands.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degree holder in Ecology, Environmental Science/Management, Landscape Studies, Geography and other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of nature conservation related experience with NGO, government body, or private body with environmental goals is preferable.
• Excellent communication skill in both written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Putonghua.
• Excellent organizing, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing and data management skill.
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office and Google Earth/GIS software.
• Holder of Hong Kong driving license of class 1 & 2.
• Skilled in basic first aid, swimming, cycling would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with various parties as a good team player.
• Detail-minded, highly-motivated and positive thinker with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Flexible and adaptive to various working areas especially working outdoors.
• Strong enthusiasm on nature conservation.

APPLICATION:  Interested parties please send detailed resume stating present & expected salaries by clicking “Apply for This Job”.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.  Applicants not invited for interview within 12 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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

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