Crane Rice Project Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Agriculture, Community Development, Resources & Environment, Rural development, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable + Based on Experience
Crane Rice Project Officer
Duty Station: Kampong Trach Office, Kampot Province (with regular travel to Phnom Penh)
Reporting to: Project Coordinator, Senior Administration & Finance Officer, and CEO
Working Relationships: Marketing officer, NatureLife Cambodia staff, government departments, and relevant partners
Overall Purpose of the Position
To support the Project Coordinator in the effective implementation of the Crane Rice Project in the Cambodian Lower Mekong Delta, contributing to Sarus Crane conservation and sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Promote the Crane Rice initiative and lead the recruitment of new Crane Rice farmers
- Lead and support farmers in rice cultivation and harvesting on leased land
- Coordinate with and monitor the agriculturist to ensure the delivery of technical training and ongoing support to Crane Rice farmers
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with local stakeholders and partners
- Support the strengthening of institutional capacity within Crane Rice farmer communities
- Follow up with Crane Rice farmers to ensure compliance with project standards and the Internal Control System (ICS)
- Assist the Project Coordinator and field team in land measurement for participating farmers
- Work with the Project Coordinator and compliance team to implement the practice of leaving 5–50% of rice in the fields to support Sarus Crane feeding at farmer fields and leased land
- Manage and control rice and seed stocks in the Anlung Pring storage facility
- Lead the procurement of raw rice from Crane Rice farmers and coordinate sales to partner companies and rice milling factories
- Support project promotion and marketing of Crane Rice products
- Work closely with the Marketing Assistant to strengthen the Crane Rice supply chain, including storage, milling, packaging, transportation, and sales
- Support ICS data collection, committee strengthening, data entry, and follow-up with the compliance team
- Provide data and information as required for project reporting
- Participate in field monitoring activities, including monitoring Sarus Crane feeding behavior when possible
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Benefits:
- Salary and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Natural resource management, agriculture, social sciences, or a related field
Work History:
- Community-based work, agriculture, conservation, or a related field for 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Good understanding of wetland ecosystems and wildlife conservation in Cambodia
- Good written and spoken English
- Computer literacy in MS Office; graphic design skills are an advantage
Soft Skills
- Ability to work independently and to lead small teams
- Strong initiative, reliability, and integrity
- Highly motivated and able to work under pressure
- Willingness to travel frequently and stay in project sites
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge
