Project Officer
- Career Category: Community Development, Resources & Environment, Research / Development, Educate/Train/Teaching, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $550 - $650 Based on Experience
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Full-time, permanent (annual contract)
Location: Kampot, Cambodia (some work in Kep, Sihanoukville, Koh Kong, and elsewhere)
Working Hours:
- Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (some early morning hours will be required, but hours can be taken off in lieu)
- Some work on weekends may be required (days can be taken off in lieu)
The Bycatch and Stranding Project Officer is responsible for co-planning and implementing the Cambodian Marine Mammal Bycatch and Stranding Network; bycatch mitigation pilot studies; contributing to the marine mammal Bycatch Mitigation Action Plan; and other projects as required, funding dependent. This role works closely with fishers and fishing community members to collect and verify data to contribute to marine mammal conservation. Additional responsibilities include liaising with key stakeholders and partner organisations, and supporting the preparation of activity and financial reports. This position requires strong community engagement and scientific communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Note: Bycatch is the accidental catch of non-target species in fishing gear.
Person Description:
The ideal candidate will be passionate about community engagement and wildlife conservation and have experience in both. They will be open to learning new skills and taking on new challenges, working well in a team, as well as independently. The ideal person will be hard-working and care about making a difference for Cambodia’s marine mammals and local people.
- Implement further phases of the ongoing Cambodian Marine Mammal Bycatch and Stranding Network.
- Continue implementation of ongoing bycatch mitigation trials.
- Conduct social science surveys, such as questionnaires.
- Report writing and dissemination of findings.
- Data collection, management, and analysis.
- Contribute to publishing peer-reviewed research.
- Project administration and quarterly project financials.
- Liaise with community members and government officials.
- Conduct outreach and training events for fishers and fishing community members.
- Support existing and new stakeholder relationships.
- Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members and provide ongoing training and support to the team.
- Supervise Khmer and international thesis students.
- Uphold organisation values.
- Other responsibilities as identified.
- Other benefits (seniority, NSFF, bonus)
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in science or a related field
- Fluency in English and Khmer (spoken and written)
- Fieldwork, data analysis and strong writing skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to travel for fieldwork
- Driver’s license
- Knowledge of marine science and conservation (desired but not essential)
- Have published peer-reviewed research (desired but not essential)
- Strong organisational, time-management, and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Creativity, proactiveness, and willingness to contribute new ideas
- Motivation to learn new skills and make a positive impact
- Interest in Cambodia’s marine mammals
Project Assistant
- Career Category: Community Development, Resources & Environment, Research / Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Assistant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $350 - $400
Note: This job is only open to Cambodian nationals.
Contract type: Full-time, permanent (on a funding contract basis)
Location: Kampot, Cambodia (some work in Kep, Sihanoukville, and Koh Kong)
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (some early morning hours will be required, but hours can be taken off in lieu)
Some work on weekends may be required (days can be taken off in lieu)
The Bycatch and Stranding Project Assistant would work in a small team of both Khmer and international staff, with the Bycatch and Stranding Project Officer as line manager. This role focuses on assisting with project implementation of the Cambodian Marine Mammal Bycatch and Stranding Network and two bycatch mitigation pilot studies. The role consists of conducting fieldwork and working closely with fishers and local fishing community members to collect and verify data and engage local stakeholders in conservation efforts.
Note: Bycatch is the accidental catch of non-target species in fishing gear.
Person Description:
The ideal candidate will be passionate about community engagement and wildlife conservation and have experience in both. They will be open to learning new skills and taking on new challenges, working well in a team, as well as independently. The ideal person will be hard-working and care about making a difference for Cambodia’s marine mammals and local people.
- Assist in the implementation of the Cambodian Marine Mammal Bycatch and Stranding Network.
- Assist with the implementation of ongoing bycatch mitigation trials.
- Conduct social science surveys, such as questionnaires.
- Report writing and dissemination of findings.
- Data collection and entry.
- Assist with project administration and finances.
- Help liaise with community members and government officials.
- Assist outreach and training events for fishers and fishing community members.
- Support existing and new stakeholder relationships.
- Uphold organisation values.
- Other responsibilities as identified.
- Other benefits (seniority, NSFF, bonus)
- English - Basic is required
- Khmer - Basic is required
- Bachelor's Degree in science or a related field (desired but not essential)
- Fieldwork and data collection skills
- Computer literacy
- Interest in Cambodia’s marine mammals
- Ability to travel for fieldwork
- Fluency in English and Khmer (fluency desired, but basic is essential)
- Driver’s license (desired but not essential)
- Strong organisational, time-management, and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Creativity, proactiveness, and willingness to contribute new ideas
- Motivation to learn new skills and make a positive impact
