Date Posted: 07/03/2025
(Assistant) Project Officer
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
Organization introduction:
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS) promotes appreciation and protection of birds and their habitats through education, research, habitat management, environmental monitoring and conservation advocacy activities to achieve the vision of “People and birds living in harmony as nature continues to thrive.”
Since 2012, the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society was funded by the Government to start Hong Kong Fishpond Conservation Scheme in northwest New Territories. In collaboration with local fish farmers, fishpond habitat management was implemented in Deep Bay area fishponds to enhance the ecological value of the fishponds and maintain their attractiveness to wildlife, in particular waterbirds, by providing feeding ground and roosting sites. We are currently seeking a high-caliber professional to join our team, please visit our website for more information at: https://cms.hkbws.org.hk/cms/work-tw/habitat-mgmt-tw/fishpond-scheme-tw
HKBWS is a registered charitable organisation in Hong Kong under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
Job Description:
• Support Hong Kong Fishpond Conservation Scheme (the Project);
• Assist in liaison with local stakeholders and community (such as fish farmers and villagers) for habitat management work of the Project;
• Assist in coordination of survey and research under the Project;
• Assist in organizing and implementing public events and nature education programmes with close communication with stakeholders;
• Coordinate and mobilize volunteers for project implementation;
• Support project administrative works and report-writing;
• Required to work outdoor in remote areas;
• Contribute to the engagement works of other habitat management projects;
• Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements:
• Commitment to the mission, vision and code of conduct of HKBWS;
• Degree holder in Ecology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography or related disciplines;
• Minimum 1 year experience of nature education, ecotourism, habitat management or project management;
• Fresh graduate with related experiences will also be considered;
• Good command of both oral and written English and Chinese (Cantonese);
• Physically fit for outdoor work;
• Basic knowledge of Hong Kong wetlands and wildlife is needed;
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other relevant office-related software;
• 5-day work week with shift work arrangement, and will need to work during weekends and public holidays
• Ability to work independently and also a motivated team player;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
• Passionate in conservation and keen birder preferred
• Recognize the vision and mission of HKBWS
Interested parties please send CV with expected salary and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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