Community Engagement Team Member

with Wildlife Alliance
Job Announcement

BTDC-ID: 35047
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

Wildlife Alliance is a leading international conservation organization that strives to protect the human and indigenous rights of forest-dependent communities and indigenous peoples. The organization accomplishes this through comprehensive, community-led livelihood improvement activities and cutting-edge conservation programs that offer direct protection to forests and wildlife. Wildlife Alliance provides technical assistance and critical support to government forest rangers, with a focus on achieving stakeholder consensus to address multiple environmental threats. These threats include economic land concessions for agro-industrial plantations and mining, illegal encroachment on forestland, and wildlife trafficking. Through its commitment to upholding human rights, promoting sustainable development, and preserving biodiversity, Wildlife Alliance contributes significantly to the protection of the unique and fragile ecosystems of the Cardamom Rainforest Landscape. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, gender equality, and inclusion. We thank all applicants for their interest and look forward to welcoming a new Community Engagement Member to our team.

Announcement Positions

Community Engagement Team Member

Position Summary

Wildlife Alliance is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual from Samkos REDD+ Project (Battambang or Pursat Province) to join our team as a Community Engagement Team Member. Successful candidate will play a crucial role in promoting and upholding the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples within the context of our REDD+ project.

Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications:
  • Membership in a local community or indigenous group, with a deep understanding of local cultures, customs, and traditions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of FPIC, human rights, and indigenous rights.
  • Fluency in Khmer.
  • Proficiency in Por or other Indigenous language or English is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Cambodian middle school diploma or higher.
  • Previous experience in community engagement, facilitation, or a related field is an asset.
 

How to Apply

This is a part-time seasonal job. All interested candidates, particularly women, are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with photo and contact details to email provided in the contact details Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

Contact Details

Contact Name
  • Ms. Perlita A. Lucena, Wildlife Alliance Finance and Human Resource Manager
 
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