Updates On 5th Feb 2018

Calling for Applications! Vacant position: Programme Assistants for the hawksbill turtle conservation programme in Melaka.

Introduction:

Regarded by many as the most beautiful of all marine turtles due to the striking pattern of their shell, hawksbill turtles have been visiting Melaka�s beaches every year to nest. This population is vital as it is the largest nesting congregation in Peninsular Malaysia numbering 400 nests every year (please read our hawksbill turtle conservation success story here: http://bit.ly/2nv9VQB ). One of WWF-Malaysia�s objectives is to protect the critically endangered hawksbill turtle population of Melaka by conducting nightly nesting monitoring during the turtle nesting season (April to September) in partnership with Department of Fisheries Malaysia. #SayangPenyuMelaka #wwfmy

Position: Programme Assistant

Working Location: Melaka Field Site

Contract Period: April to September 2018

1. Assist Marine Conservation Officer to monitor turtle nesting beaches and ensure Rangers follow the best practices. Working hours: 8:00pm to 5:30am.

2. Assist in hatchery management activities.

3. Assist in collection of data on stranded turtles.

4. Assist in community outreach activities when needed.

5. Assist in supervision of volunteers and interns.

6. Prepare and submit weekly report of turtle nesting.

Requirements:

1. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

2. Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia as the work requires candidates to work with local communities.

3. Working experience in turtle conservation projects is an added advantage.

4. Possess valid driving license and is capable and confident in driving manual vehicles.

5. Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team as well as work independently.

6. Good understanding of current environmental and conservation issues.

7. Computer literate (MS Word and Excel).

Please send your resume to ycooi@wwf.org.my by 3 March 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/wwfmy/photos/a.159457438241.151903…

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WWF-Malaysia is a national conservation trust that currently runs conversation projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection & nature conservation in Malaysia. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

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