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with Wildlife Conservation Society
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with Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit organization established in 1895 and based in New York, that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With a presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.
In Cambodia, WCS assists the Royal Government to conserve species and habitats in four landscapes across Cambodia, namely, the Eastern Plains (consisting of the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary (KSWS) in Mondulkiri and Kratie provinces), the Northern Plains, the Tonle Sap, and the Freshwater Rivers. Taken together these landscapes support all of the major habitat types in Cambodia, as well as vital population of most of Cambodia globally threatened species. These protected areas are also extensively used by human populations that reside in and adjacent to the protected areas.
Reports to: Conservation Impact Technical Advisor, Deputy Country Director
Country Program/Sector: Cambodia
Position Type: Consultant
Internal liaison:
Expected travel: Travel to Mondulkiri province, Cambodia
Position summary:
This research aims to support the KSWS REDD+ program in finding an effective and equitable approach to protecting forests in the Sre Preah commune. It does so by:
Given the high levels of social conflict, a careful and nuanced qualitative approach will be taken in three phases by an experienced independent researcher with support from local research assistants.
Proposed Timeline:
Phase one, June - July 2025.
To gain a preliminary understanding of the landscape, build initial relationships with key individuals in the region, and develop a more detailed research plan, we will conduct a desk review of project documents and existing literature, and conduct introductory interviews.
Phase two, August 2025 - March 2026.
To gather more detailed data about the history of the region and about stakeholder’s current perspectives, we will conduct in-depth ethnographic fieldwork in the region, including in the migrant settlements and the Indigenous communities. This will include in-depth interviews with families to understand their histories and key informants, mapping of key sites in the landscape, and group discussions in each settlement to understand current perspectives on conservation and the REDD+ program. (See more details in ToR in the Attachment below)
Interested applicants should submit a single PDF that includes a CV, cover letter, and financial proposal. The PDF must also contain two work samples that demonstrate your relevant experience. Examples of work samples include links to websites you have created, social media channels you have managed, print materials, reports, blogs, or other communications products.
If your proposed timeline differs from the one provided above, please include a clear explanation and justification in your financial proposal.
Please send your application to email address that provided in the contact details before the closing date given, at 5:00PM.