Field Conservation Assistant (2 Positions)
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Social Work, Community Development, Communications
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Location: One Assistant to be based in Phnom Penh and One Assistant to be based in Koh Kong Province
Reports to: Conservation Manager and Community Rangers’ Lead
Wildlife Alliance is seeking two Field Conservation Assistants to support the Conservation Manager and the Community Rangers’ Lead in implementing daily conservation field activities. Key responsibilities include participating in field meetings, providing Khmer-English translation and interpretation, facilitating communication with forest rangers, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities, and carrying out other conservation-related field tasks as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Arrange and coordinate meetings with Local Development Committees (LDCs), community representatives, forest rangers, and indigenous and local communities.
- Support the Conservation Manager and the Community Rangers’ Lead during meetings with Local Development Committees, community representatives, forest rangers, and indigenous and local communities.
- Provide Khmer-English interpretation and translation support for the Conservation Manager and the Community Rangers’ Lead during meetings, phone conversations, and other communications.
- Bring to the attention of the Conservation Manager and the Community Rangers’ Lead any concerns raised by Local Development Committees, forest rangers, indigenous peoples, and community members, including issues that individuals may feel uncomfortable raising in group settings.
- Serve as one of Wildlife Alliance’s primary points of contact for community members and LDC representatives, ensuring that information is handled confidentially and that the identity of informants is protected.
- Assist the Conservation Manager and the Community Rangers’ Lead with other conservation, community engagement, and administrative activities as required.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in community engagement, social sciences, conservation, or a related field
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong Khmer and English language skills, with the ability to accurately interpret and translate during meetings, phone conversations, and written communications in both directions.
- Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with community members, LDC representatives, forest rangers, indigenous communities, and local authorities.
- Strong listening skills and the ability to accurately document and report sensitive information.
- Previous experience in interpretation, translation, community engagement, conservation, or a related field would be an advantage.
Soft Skills
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently and participate in regular field visits and community meetings.
