WWF-Hong Kong will launch a project at Shui Hau which aims to preserve its high ecological value, to lower the human disturbance from ecotourism and encourage the long-term sustainable use of coastal resources.
 
The project activities aim to

• enrich ecological knowledge on intertidal mudflats through training and mobilizing communities to undertake biodiversity surveys, to update ecological data in particular on clams for this important habitat
• to formulate a code of conduct for clam digging together with local residents and academics, and encourage visitors to implement the code of conduct to minimize the impacts to the marine life
• to monitor the behavior of the clam-digging visitors
• to promote and raise awareness of the importance of Shui Hau through providing free eco-tour services and promotion of innovative communications activities.

 
Responsibilities:

• Oversee project development and management (including preparation, execution and evaluation)
• Day to day communication and coordination with government and related stakeholders
• Organize and deliver trainings, talks and seminars for public awareness raising of marine conservation in Hong Kong
• Lead the surveys and engagement activities with various stakeholders under the project
• Closely manage the project budget and expenditure
• Process and manage the collected survey’s information
• Formulate project scope and strategies for various surveys
• Deal with correspondences and general enquiries relating to the project and any other general matters related to marine conservation

 
Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or any discipline relating to conservation
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience, preferably in nature and wildlife conservation or environmental management
• A good team leader with excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and project management skills
• Positive thinking with a ‘can do’ attitude and with the ability of multi-tasking
• A resourceful person who is passionate in conservation issues and current affairs
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Willing and able to work in field
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

 
We offer a 5-day work week and competitive compensation and benefits packages to the right candidate. The office location of this post is at our Kwai Hing office (near MTR station). Interested parties please visit our website (www.wwf.org.hk/whoweare/jobs/) for further information.
 
Date for Application Review: 8 June 2018
 
Application would be considered until the post is filled.

(All information provided will be used for recruitment-related purpose only. Applicants who do not hear from us within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes for a period of six months.)