Volunteer Intern, Cambodia University Capacity Building Project,

Fauna & Flora International

Start Date: 11 August 2014
Duration of Internship: A minimum of six months
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

FFI, Cambodia is seeking a talented and enthusiastic volunteer to assist with conservation education and research in Cambodia. To achieve the aims of the Masters and research programmes, we are looking for an international volunteer to commit to a minimum of six months in Cambodia, starting 1 11 August 2014. During this period, the international volunteer’s activities will focus on the following:

• Assisting Cambodian students in their course work and research theses, with an emphasis on improving critical thinking, presentation and English language skills

• Supporting course leaders with administration and evaluation, mentoring students and junior staff, and, depending on skills, teaching selected topics

• Helping CBC staff to develop applied research initiatives on Cambodian wildlife, with an emphasis on improving research design, data analysis and writing skills

• Supporting management of the zoological and botanical reference collections, and assisting activities to publish the Cambodian Journal of Natural History.

Applicants should have a background in biological sciences (BSc level or higher), excellent English language skills and, ideally, some experience of teaching and supervising students. Strong organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills, combined with attention to detail and an enthusiasm for working with young people, are equally important. The international volunteer will work alongside FFI staff at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, and have opportunities to join research expeditions in Cambodia.

This is the ideal opportunity for a self-motivated conservationist or environmental educator seeking practical experience in a dynamic educational environment dealing with a wide range of conservation challenges. Although the majority of activity is confined to normal hours on weekdays, you may be asked to work outside of these hours and hours in the field are typically long. However, the opportunity to live in a fast-developing tropical country and be involved in real conservation issues will more than compensate for this.

Please view the following document for further details of the position and how to apply:

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The closing date for applications is 18th July 2014.