Assistant Conservation Officer (Projects Section)

Assistant Conservation Officer (Projects Section)

Fauna Conservation Department

The Fauna Conservation Department is looking for an Assistant Conservation Officer with a passion for nature conservation to join our Project Team. The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation work, with duties including:

Major responsibilities

-Support the Conservation Officer with project work, including report compilation and publication of results; 

-Carry out daily care of critically endangered turtles under the ex-situ captive breeding conservation project; 

-Assist with the work flow of all conservation project work, including wild snake rescue，processing and release, frog and bat monitoring and habitat management plus development of environmental enhancement activities; 

-Provide assistance to the Conservation Officer for the Natural History Collection specimen room in the form of specimen curation and regular inventory maintenance; 

-To conduct field work for the conservation projects when required; 

-Assist in development and management and monitoring of environmental enhancement projects at the organisation; 

-Assist with monitoring and record keeping for the organisation nature reserve fauna; 

-Assist with public events when required, including the Night Walk -Programme; 

-Provide support and field input for the Pest Management Programme; 

-Assist with post-release monitoring surveys of rescued wildlife and report compilation and publication when required; 

-Provide support to the volunteer programme by recruiting and managing volunteers to assist with work duties; 

-Assist in the development of annual work plans for all project areas.

Job Requirements

 -Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organisation; 

-A degree in natural sciences/ecology is preferred;

- At least 1 year of working experience including some knowledge of Hong Kongs Natural History; 

- Excellent command of English and Cantonese, Mandarin also an advantage; 

-Proficient PC knowledge in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; 

-Passion for nature; 

-Physically fit for outdoor environment; 

-A team player, analytical and self-motivated, with good interpersonal and communication skills; 

-Required to join roster duties which include weekend and public holiday cover; 

-Valid Type I or II driving licence essential; 

-Open minded and recognize the validity of all spiritual paths.