Updates On 13th Feb 2020

Regarded by many as one of the most beautiful marine turtles due to the striking patterns 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 with 400 to 600 nests every year. WWF-Malaysia has been working on the ground for 14 years in conserving hawksbill turtles together with the Department of Fisheries Melaka. We are currently looking for individuals who are interested in joining us in conserving these magnificent creatures.

Position: Hawksbill Turtle Conservation Assistant.

Working Location: Melaka Field Site (Padang Kemunting, Melaka)

Contract Period: April – September 2020

Responsibilities:

1. To conduct nightly beach patrols (8.00 pm – 5.30 am) at key nesting beaches in Melaka under the supervision of Officers.

2. To collect data on nesting turtles.

3. To assist in stranded turtle data collection.

4. To assist in community outreach activities when needed.

5. To share and provide relevant input/opinions during discussions and meetings.

6. To prepare and submit daily reports of turtle nesting.

7. To assist officers on any related tasks in achieving WWF-Malaysia’s goals.

Requirements:

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Able to work with minimal supervision, and has the capability to make decisions or act on issues with professionalism.

• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is a MUST to communicate with locals (ability to speak the local dialect is an advantage).

• Computer literate (MS Words and Excel).

• Good interpersonal skills, versatile, able to work in a team and independently.

• Possesses a valid driving license, preferably, with the ability to drive a manual car.

• Candidates do not hold withstanding fines from JPJ and PDRM.

• Good understanding of current issues especially knowledge on environmental and conservation issues.

• Diligent and able to maintain the project car, field house and equipment at its optimum state.

• Able to follow terms and conditions set by WWF-Malaysia.

Applicants can submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to hhamid@wwf.org.my by 1st March 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

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Photo Caption: A hatchling racing towards the ocean in Padang Kemunting.

Photo Credit: ©WWF-Malaysia/Haziq Harith Abd Hamid

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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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