Job Title
Field Liaison Officer
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Description
Support on-the-ground engagement with fishing communities and field operations in project sites across Peninsular Malaysia under the Cetacean Bycatch Mitigation Project.
Responsibilities
- Develop and foster relationships with fishing communities and local stakeholders, promoting effective communication, data collection, and collaboration in project sites in Peninsular Malaysia
- Coordinate and facilitate field activities, including pinger observation surveys and fish catch yield surveys
- Respond promptly to cetacean bycatch and stranding incidents
- Collaborate closely with other staff members on various aspects
Requirements
- Degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related fields (background/experience in fisheries science and/or social science preferred)
- Prior experience in community engagement or field-based scientific work is highly desirable
- High proficiency in Hokkien, Mandarin, and Bahasa Melayu is an advantage
- Comfortable working closely with fishing communities
- Valid driver’s license
- Organised, self-motivated, disciplined, independent, resourceful, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Willing to travel and work on weekends/public holidays when needed
- Malaysians only
- Full-time, 12-month contract
Job Category
Qualification
Vacancy type
Working Arrangements
On-site (as required)
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