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Assistant Education Officer/Education Officer (Job code: JD-A/EO)

World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong

  • Company Industries:Charity/Social Services/Non-Profit Organisation

Job Information

  • Post Date:2018-06-20
  • Career Level:Entry Level
  • Location:Not Specified
  • Salary:Salary provided
  • Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
  • Job Function:Teacher  Tutor / Instructor  Environmental Science / Waste Management  

Job Description

WWF organizes a wide range of educational programmes, working to educate today’s youth in line with different parties, such as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme, objectives to promote stronger commitment from the community for conservation through fun, engagement and real life experience. We are now looking for a person who is dedicated to nature conservation to join our dynamic and enthusiastic education team!

 

Responsibilities:

  • Guide the formal WWF centre-based Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes which target at primary and secondary school students.
  • Assist in implementing WWF-Hong Kong’s outreach school-based education and multiplier training programmes, and other non centre-based education projects.
  •  Assist in implementing WWF-Hong Kong’s youth engagement and citizen science programmes.
  •  Develop and manage existing education materials and facilities at all WWF-Hong Kong Centres.
  •  Contribute to the development and production of new WWF-Hong Kong educational publications and online materials.
  • Assist in formulating ecological research methodologies and data analysis processes.
  • Support WWF Centres in delivering educational related programmes to promote public education and awareness of sustainable living.
  • Assist in administration works which are related to education programme deliveries.

 

Requirements:

  • Degree holder in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, Education, Social Science or any discipline related to conservation.
  • 1 year relevant working experience, but fresh graduate with experiences in organizing and leading outdoor activities/ teaching experience related to nature conservation or appreciation, or education projects planning and implementation will also be considered.
  • Field experience in ecological investigation and knowledge in statistical software application for data analysis would be highly preferred.
  • A team player with good organizing, communication and interpersonal skills. Accepts personal and team’s responsibility, and shows civility and respect to colleagues.
  • Fluent in Cantonese and English (preferably Putonghua as well).
  • Proficient in ordinary applications of MS Office.
  • Physically fit to guide outdoor learning programmes, conduct ecological researches and willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • First aid, cycling, swimming or lifesaving skills would be of added benefit
  • Working during weekends and holidays will be required as per the working schedule.

 

Candidate with more experiences will consider as Education Officer.

 

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) and required to work as arranged across all centres and other locations (in Central , Yuen Long , Tai Po and Sai Kung). Interested parties please visit our website (www.wwf.org.hk/whoweare/jobs/) for further information.

 

Date for Application Review: 3 July 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.)

Company Info

WWF, the World Wide Fund for Nature, a non-profit organization, with headquartered in Switzerland, is one of the world’s most recognizable and respected independent conservation organisations. 

Founded in 1981, WWF-Hong Kong is an integral part of the WWF global network, with a mission to stop the degradation of the plant’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans thrive with nature. We have in total five visitor centers, namely Central, Island House, Hoi Ha Wan, Long Ping and Mai Po. Our work began with managing Mai Po Nature Reserve and conserving iconic species. With its high diversity of wetland habitats including gei wais, mangroves, intertidal mudflats and reedbeds, the reserve is an important habitat and staging site for waterbirds. Some 60,000 birds make their annual winter migration to roost in Deep Bay. Over the years, we have expanded our mission to better serve Hong Kong’s conservation and education needs and align ourselves with WWF’s global strategy. To find out more about us, please visit our website at wwf.org.hk now.

We need knowledgeable, talented people who are passionate about engaging and inspiring others.  People who share our optimism that it’s possible to change the world for the better. People who are determined to make a difference.

Are you one of those people? Then we’d love you to join us!

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