The Fauna Conservation Department is looking for an Assistant Conservation Officer with a passion for nature conservation to join our Project Team. The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation work, with duties including:

Major responsibilities

• Support the Conservation Officer with project work, including report compilation and publication of results;
• Carry out daily care of critically endangered turtles under the ex-situ captive breeding conservation project;
• Assist with the work flow of all conservation project work, including wild snake rescue ,processing and release, frog and bat  monitoring and habitat management plus development of environmental enhancement activities;
• Provide assistance to the Conservation Officer for the Natural History Collection specimen room in the form of specimen curation and regular inventory maintenance;
• To conduct field work for the conservation projects when required;
• Assist in development and management and monitoring of environmental enhancement projects at KFBG;
• Assist with monitoring and record keeping for KFBG nature reserve fauna;
• Assist with public events when required, including the Night Walk Programme;
• Provide support and field input for the Pest Management Programme;
• Assist with post-release monitoring surveys of rescued wildlife and report compilation and publication when required;
• Provide support to the volunteer programme by recruiting and managing volunteers to assist with work duties;
• Assist in the development of annual work plans for all project areas.

Job Requirements

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of KFBGC;
• A degree in natural sciences/ecology is preferred;
• At least 1 year of working experience including some knowledge of Hong Kong’s Natural History;
• Excellent command of English and Cantonese, Mandarin also an advantage;
• Proficient PC knowledge in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Passion for nature;
• Physically fit for outdoor environment;
• A team player, analytical and self-motivated, with good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Required to join roster duties which include weekend and public holiday cover;
• Valid Type I or II driving licence essential;
• Open minded and recognize the validity of all spiritual paths.

Interested parties, please send your detailed C.V. (with expected salary) and a short essay (on relevant experience and reasons for interest in the post) to the Manager, Human Resources, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation, Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong or email to kfjobs@kfbg.org.