(Assistant) Officer, Social Development Projects

Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Manage forestation projects, mangrove and terrestrial forestation, in preparation for yearly and long-term planning, coordinate with related parties, conduct survey on potential plantation areas, contract issuing and management for plantation and maintenance, work with the third party on T-VER registration, validation and verification, biodiversity and CO2 absorption research, shape file, geographic information system (GIS), area selection, inspection on the survival rate of plantation and organize networking activity with community
• Manage other Social Development Projects as assigned
• Budget management in accordance with corporate direction and strategy to promote and strengthen good relationship with communities and government agencies
• Implement Social Development Projects procedures, standards, guidelines, and strategies across organization to support PTTEP corporate direction and strategies
• Be a representative and focal point of contact to internal and external parties on Social Development Projects related matters
• Cascade and drive work plan development and execution of Global Social Development Projects of all locations, monitor progress, give advice and support on execution to ensure global sustainability and reputation internationally
• Plan and organize activities for stakeholders and employee volunteerism to create awareness, acceptance, engagement, and support for PTTEP Social Development Projects
• Organize and coordinate special projects/ events related to basic needs, culture and education, environment, and PTT Group requirements as well as promote and communicate the activities to key stakeholders to enhance the company’s good image and reputation
• Design and implement communication plans for assigned CSR projects, and ensure success of the implementation
• Keep track and measure performance of CSR programs to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of all activities as well as provide proper action in emergency situation and prepare reports for supervisor and management. The performance tracking of projects involves Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (BES) Value, Community Income Survey and Social Return on Investments (SROI)

Professional Knowledge & Experiences

Education: Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related fields

Experience: 

• At least 5 years of experience in forest conservation, reforestation, including land forests, community forests, mangroves, or green space restoration
• Experience working in development projects, project management, or community-based work in collaboration with government agencies
• Experience in setting up, managing, and maintaining databases for CSR initiatives, including tracking project progress, and stakeholder information, with proficiency in using database management systems to create dashboards e.g., Power BI is a plus

Skills: 

• Strong communication and coordination skills, able to work with communities, government agencies, and relevant organizations
• Proficiency in project proposal writing, and project management, including planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation
• Proficient in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office, and specialized software for forest management such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth, or satellite imagery analysis software
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in operating drones for forest monitoring and data collection
• Experience in carbon credit assessment for the forestry sector is a plus

Specialized Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of native plant species in various ecosystems, including upland forests, mangroves, peatlands, and ecosystem restoration techniques
• Understanding of laws and policies related to forest conservation and environmental protection
• Familiarity with reforestation regulations for carbon credits in Thailand and internationally (e.g., T-VER, VERRA, Gold Standard) will be an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate and dedicated to nature conservation
• Willingness to work in remote areas or challenging climates and perform fieldwork outside regular hours if necessary
• Positive attitude and good team player
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking) with a TOEIC score of 650 or higher

Additional Desirable Qualification

CORE Competencies