Assistant Program Officer

RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests holds a unique and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international not?for?profit organization that specializes in capacity development for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research and educational institutes throughout the Asia?Pacific region and beyond. With over 25 years of international experience and a dynamic approach to capacity development—involving research, analysis and synthesis; strategic communication; training and learning networks; and piloting and demonstrating—RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.

RECOFTC is currently seeking an Assistant Program Officer to support its research and analysis work, as well as contribute to other areas of the organization’s capacity development activities. The successful applicant will be based at RECOFTC’s Bangkok headquarters. The contract duration is for two years with a possibility of extension.

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors to [email protected] by 5th January 2015. Please quote the position title in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.