Research Officer
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
The role of Research Officer
WWT is looking for an enthusiastic researcher with experience in wetland conservation in Cambodia. The position holder will be responsible for the implementation of WWT’s research at priority wetland sites within the Cambodian Lower Mekong Delta, including Anlung Pring (AP) and Boeung Prek Lapouv (BPL) Protected Landscapes, and will support the development of research plans.
- Assist with the development of wetland research work plans for AP, BPL and Cambodian Lower Mekong Delta wetlands.
- Implement the research plans at AP, BPL and other Lower Mekong Delta wetlands.
- Establish and manage an inventory database for Cambodian Lower Mekong Delta wetlands.
- Assist with supervision of WWT’s out-sourced research activities and research partnerships with academia, consultants, etc.
- Coordinate and liaise with government partners in national and provincial levels on implementation of research activities.
- Design and implement a capacity building programme for field staff, environmental rangers, local Field Monitoring Teams, and other relevant research practitioners on data gathering methods.
- Produce regular written updates on the research activities and results, and contribute to writing scientific papers.
- Act as WWT’s connection point to link our wetland research component to other scientific platforms and initiatives in Cambodia and elsewhere. Develop a network of scientific contacts in Cambodia and elsewhere to link WWT’s research to other research initiatives.
- Produce maps for the wetland protected areas.
- Assist with updating WWT’s M&E database.
- Contribute to the development of research proposals for fundraising.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in environmental or social sciences.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working on nature conservation and/or research projects (experience of wetland conservation work is desirable).
- Willingness to spend large proportions of time in the field.
- Familiarity with bird survey methods and bird identification.
- Ability to rigorously follow complex research methods.
- Meticulous data collection methods and data management skills.
- Good communication skills with local stakeholders.
- Ability to liaise with government officials to attain research permissions.
- Competence in spoken Khmer is desirable, but not necessary.
- Proven ability to produce research reports or scientific papers in English.
- Highly self-reliant. Capacity, ability, desire and discipline to work independently and deliver assignments on time.
