SNAPP Benefit Sharing Research Fellow

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS) CAMBODIA PROGRAM

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SNAPP Benefit Sharing Research Fellow (1 Post)

The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. We currently manage about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries.

WCS has been working in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia since 1999, providing technical advice and support for the conservation of key habitats and species across the country.

The WCS Cambodia program is growing rapidly! We are expanding our team and are looking for applications from qualified candidates to fill the following position.  Detailed job description of the position is attached.

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  • Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

  • A postgraduate degree in an environmental or social science discipline
  • At least 5 years’ experience conducting social research, with a track record of producing high quality research.
  • Excellent data management and analysis skills, including qualitative, quantitative and/or statistical analyses.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, including experience delivering presentations and trainings
  • Excellent English writing skills, including academic papers and research reports.

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience connecting or applying research results to design or implementation of environmental policy.
  • Understanding of current debates and issues in the Nature-based Solutions and Voluntary Carbon Markets.
  • Experience working with Indigenous peoples and local communities.
  • Ability to work sensitively across cultures and contexts.

WCS provides competitive salary and benefits packages based on educational background and work experiences. Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply by emailing an application letter and CV (by combining into single PDF file) together with salary requirements and the names and contact information of three references to cambodiahr@wcs.org. Closing date for application is 15th September 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

About WCS contact address:

House No. 21 Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh

Phone: 023 217 205