Technical Specialist, Terrestrial, Asia-Pacific Regional Programme

Overview

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom or Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Salary: Circa £35,000 (UK-based role) per annum or Circa USD 40,000 (Cambodia-based role) per annum

Contract period: Three-year, fixed-term contract

Start date: As soon as possible

Fauna & Flora is seeking a highly experienced conservation professional to assist with the effective development, management, and delivery of terrestrial projects within the Asia-Pacific Programme, and to provide strategic guidance and technical support to these as required. You will become the focal point and advocate for terrestrial conservation work for the Asia-Pacific Region, with a strong knowledge and understanding of Fauna & Flora’s niche and strategy and of the work of other organisations in this space. You will develop a strong knowledge of, and engagement with, donor opportunities relating to conservation in the region, and will support the development of a strategic and well-funded portfolio of work across the Asia-Pacific Region.

You will work with Country Programme Directors and Fauna & Flora’s cross-cutting technical expertise to ensure that the most appropriate technical knowledge and experience inform the design and delivery of our work.

We are looking for an individual with a demonstrated commitment to biodiversity conservation, high-level technical knowledge, an understanding of good project management and active on-the-ground conservation project experience, ideally in SE Asia. Your ability to harness knowledge effectively from across the organisation will be essential to this role as will a sound understanding of operational, project, grant, and financial management.

You will be able to build collaborative relationships and working arrangements across diverse and dispersed teams, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity. You will be confident working with a diverse and remote team, partner organisations, funders, and other relevant stakeholders.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate.

The closing date for applications is 15 October 2023.