The Project Assistant will support the Protected Area Manager by undertaking activities related to fieldwork on forest restoration and camera trapping study, as well as paperwork/literature review on the development of water catchment management and protected areas management under the Ulu Muda project.
The tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Fieldwork:Assisting in the organization and preparation of field equipment before, during, and after fieldwork.
Assisting in the implementation of fieldwork as outlined under UM-SIG and PMTC, such as: (a) Forest restoration; (b) Camera trapping study at CFS K-PL1 area.
Project-Related Documentation Support:(a) Paperwork/literature reviews as needed; (b) Formatting documents; (c) Drafting letters, meeting notes, and Back to Office Reports (BTORs).
Field Projects Assistance:Assist in conducting field projects and activities aimed at establishing new protected areas within the PMTC priority sites, primarily in Ulu Muda Forest Complex.
Data Collection:Collect data from the field as per the standard survey data form, timely organization (keying in) of the data, record keeping, as well as extracting relevant information necessary.
Management Support:Assist in the management of the project field office, camping equipment, and assets such as camera traps, binoculars, handheld cameras, and any other items deemed important for fieldwork.
Stakeholder Engagement:Assist the project manager in engaging and building rapport with stakeholders such as plantation and resort owners, and specifically with local and Indigenous communities to understand land use and contribute towards the management effectiveness of the Ulu Muda Forest Complex.
Salary Range:RM1,500 - RM2,000#J-18808-Ljbffr