Senior Conservation Officer, Wetland Projects

Principal Functions:

Engage and work with strategic partners in the Greater Bay Area in supporting the organisation to find solutions to pressing challenges facing our wetlands and secure the future of our flyways.

• Work on the “Greater Bay Area” project in coordination and awareness-raising of nature-based solutions to build a climate-resilient Greater Bay Area.

• Support the Wetland Incubator Project’s otter research in Greater Bay Area.

• Support development and coordination of research projects related to wetland conservation.

• Assist monitoring and research work at Mai Po.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with different partners in Greater Bay Area in developing educational and research programs to demonstrate the importance of nature-based solutions for climate mitigation, with a focus on mangrove functions.
• Carry out research and activities with different stakeholders.
• Partner with key stakeholders in habitat restoration and ecological assessment
• Support project administrative works, report-writing, communication materials development, etc. of the “Greater Bay Area” project.
• Organization of project events/ activities with close communication with other departments and external partners.
• Oversee work progress of partners of wetland research projects.
• Support otter research and assist the creation and development of project engagement journey and training workshops of wetland incubator project.
• Assist the Conservation Team in the engagement works related to wetland conservation, with a special focus on Northern Metropolis Development Strategy.
• Support other monitoring and research programmes at the Mai Po Nature Reserve.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GIS skill is highly preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to make plans well in advance.
• A team player with good organizing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Able to accept personal and team responsibility and shows civility and respect to colleagues.
• Fluent in Cantonese, Putonghua, and English
• Physically fit to conduct and lead outdoor activities and willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Working during weekends and holidays will be required as per the working schedule.
• Outgoing personalities for public outreach and stakeholder engagement tasks.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree holder in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or any discipline related to conservation is preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in conservation with experience in implementing onsite conservation projects in Mainland China by working together with Mainland China government departments, NGOs, and local communities.

• Relevant working experience in stakeholder engagement and education. Experience in leading outdoor activities/ engagement experience related to nature conservation or appreciation, or projects planning, and implementation will be an advantage.

Interested candidates, please submit your application through https://wwfhk.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=144

This is a local position to be based in Mai Po, Hong Kong.

We offer a 5-day work week and competitive rewards and benefits package to the right candidate.  Interested parties please apply with a full resume, stating present and expected salary and available date. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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.

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