Conservation Officer / Senior Conservation Officer

Highlights

• Finding solutions and making positive impact to conservation challenges
• Opportunities to visit and work in remote rural areas in Hong Kong
• International NGO

WWF-HK is looking for Conservation Officer / Senior Conservation Officer in our Conservation team, reporting to Conservation Manager, who will be identifying ecological resources and constraints in known biodiversity hotspots and areas under immediate development threat such as the Northern Metropolis and Lantau, assisting in the design and implementation of funded projects on terrestrial conservation of species and/or habitats, engaging key stakeholders especially the Government, professional groups and relevant local communities, working closely with the Policy sub-team under Hong Kong Biodiversity and contributing to other teams of the Conservation branch of WWF-HK for synergistic conservation outcomes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of high-impact conservation projects for protection, management, enhancement and/or restoration of identified priority sites or habitats.
• Provide support in the study and identification of ecologically sensitive areas in Hong Kong, especially those under immediate development pressures such as the Northern Metropolis and Lantau, through field survey and literature review.
• Help maintain good relationships with key stakeholders relevant to the project sites.
• Work closely with other teams in the Conservation branch for synergy,
• Support senior team members on other administrative work.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Biodiversity Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Science, or relevant disciplines.

• Experience in field of ecological surveys and monitoring is preferred.

• Previous work experience in nature conservation or ecological consultancy is an advantage.

• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese with proficiency in Putonghua.

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office is a must; experience with GIS highly desirable).

• Basic to intermediate field identification skills of local flora and fauna.

Required Behavioural Skills

• Strong interest in wildlife and conservation issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Open-minded, self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Passionate in outdoor field work.
• Skill in wildlife photography and/or drone photography is preferred.

Candidate with sufficient experience will be considered as Senior Conservation Officer. Fresh or recent graduates are welcome.

APPLICATION:  Interested parties please send detailed resume stating present & expected salaries by clicking “Apply for This Job”. 

  

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.  Applicants not invited for interview within 12 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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

To find out more about us, please visit our website at wwf.org.hk.