Senior Conservation Manager (Wetland)

Responsibilities

(Short-term contract)

Contract Period: Oct 2026 - 30 June 2027

The incumbent will lead and prepare strategic funding proposals for wetland and habitat management, conservation, and community engagement initiatives. The incumbent will identify funding opportunities, develop high-quality funding applications and supporting documents, coordinate technical and financial inputs from relevant teams, and engage with funders and stakeholders. He/she will contribute to programme development, strengthen the organization's funding portfolio, and support other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or other related disciplines
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience, including 5 years in a managerial role in nature conservation, wetland management, environmental management, sustainable agriculture, or related fields
• Proven experience in preparing government tenders, funding applications, project proposals, management plans, and technical reports
• Proven experience in designing and managing large-scale conservation, environmental, or community-based projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development with government departments, farmers, local communities, NGOs, academic institutions, and private-sector partners
• Strong knowledge of wetland conservation, habitat management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and related integration reports
• Strong understanding of policy, regulatory, and operational requirements for protected area management, biodiversity conservation, and land-use planning in Hong Kong
• Excellent project management, budgeting, leadership, communication, report-writing, and presentation skills
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage