Field Assistant Full Time NEW

Job Summary

Position Summary

Conservation International is recruiting a Field Assistant based in Covalima Municipality, Timor-Leste, with frequent travel to Dili and other project sites when required. The role supports field implementation of the GEF-8 Improving Wetlands Management for Biodiversity and Human-Wildlife Coexistence project.

The Field Assistant will help collect biodiversity and socio-economic information, support conservation and livelihood activities, facilitate community engagement, and connect the project team with local communities. The work must follow gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate and rights-based approaches.

Planning and Field Implementation

• Support annual and quarterly work plans and prepare field schedules, activity plans and logistics for surveys, training and community engagement.
• Develop monthly, weekly and daily field activity plans, coordinate with local government and community group members, and help document practices that may be replicated or scaled.
• Collect biodiversity and socio-economic data, complete data entry and quality checks, and submit accurate information on time.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops and field demonstrations with inclusive participation by women and young people.
• Support community conservation and restoration groups, biodiversity monitoring, livelihood activities and project safeguards.

Reporting, Coordination and Administration

• Maintain attendance records, meeting notes and photo or audiovisual documentation, and provide timely field updates, risks and practical solutions to the project team.
• Support donor and MERL reporting and ensure community grant activities are implemented and reported.
• Prepare cash advance requests and acquittals, maintain complete expense records, submit monthly reports and timesheets, and complete performance evaluations.
• Maintain the motorcycle logbook and valid STNK and KIR documents, oversee monthly maintenance, and organize materials, venues and support services for field events.
• Follow Conservation International procedures and professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School or Secondary School education and up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with environmental or community development issues in an NGO, public-sector or private-sector setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural and fast-paced team, manage several duties, adapt priorities and solve problems with general supervision.
• Strong presentation, communication and facilitation skills, proficiency with MS Office and web research, and fluency in English and Tetum.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Conservation, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Protected Areas, Biodiversity, Forestry or Fisheries.
• Experience working with communities, especially communities living within protected areas.

Application deadline: November 20, 2026 at 11:49 PM EST. The source requests a resume and cover letter.

How to apply

Apply online at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4486792050/
Original listing source: LinkedIn / External recruitment platform.