Field Site Manager

Position Overview:

Restore Nature (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Field Site Manager to lead day-to-day implementation and monitoring of project activities of the Kuan Kreng Peatland Conservation and Restoration Carbon Project operating across Nakorn Sri Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla provinces in southern Thailand.

The role will oversee stakeholder relationships, team management, and activity implementation in the field, ensuring technical quality and strong community engagement. This role works under the guidance of the Project Manager and collaborates closely with technical, and community leads and local government and community stakeholders.

The Field Site Manager ensures positive working relationships with relevant stakeholders and that restoration activities, such as water and fire management and tree planting, are executed effectively and monitored according to the relevant standards such as Thailand's Premium Voluntary Emission Reduction (Premium T-VER) program and the Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards.

The Kuan Kreng restoration project is an innovative, long-term (30 year) initiative working with communities, government agencies, and other local stakeholders to conserve and restore the peatland landscape. 

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations Management:

•      Plan, coordinate, and supervise field activities in alignment with project work plans.

•      Ensure timely and quality implementation of technical interventions including water management (peat rewetting), tree planting, and community-based fire management.

•      Collaborate with technical experts such as engineers and ecologists to ensure proper activity design and implementation.

•      Coordinate and manage field teams, contractors, and local labor as required.

Stakeholder Engagement:

•      Serve as the primary liaison between the project, government partners, local communities, and other relevant stakeholders.

•      Support organization of consultations, planning and training sessions, and awareness programs to foster participation.

•      Help address community concerns promptly and maintain trust-based relationships.

Monitoring & Data Collection:

•      Support implementation of on-the-ground monitoring protocols for relevant indicators related to hydrology, vegetation growth, fire risk, livelihoods, and others.

•      Support collection and validation of field data to support carbon accounting and biodiversity indicators aligned with appropriate standards.

•      Ensure accurate documentation for verification and audits under carbon standards.

•      Report monitoring results to the Project Manager and technical team representatives for analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in field-based project implementation, team management, and monitoring, preferably in conservation and restoration initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with local government agencies, NGOs, and landscape conservation and development partners.
• Understanding of peatland ecosystems, hydrology, and community-based approaches preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in Thai (written and verbal), preferably southern Thai dialect; English communication proficiency preferred.
• Ability to work independently in remote areas and manage diverse, multi-disciplinary  teams involving technical experts, local communities, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Valid Thai driver's license and willingness to operate motor vehicle in rural settings.
• Excellent stakeholder facilitation, negotiation, and cultural competency.
• Strong project management and systems thinking skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with carbon projects and/or relevant standards (e.g., Premium T-VER, Verra, CCB).
• Knowledge of GIS and field survey tools, ecological monitoring techniques, and data management.
• Familiarity with community-based fire and natural resource management strategies.

Working Conditions

• Field-based role in project site locations and with local communities, with frequent local travel.
• Occasional evening/weekend engagements to align with local schedules.
• Operates in mixed-resource settings (offices, village halls, field stations).

What can we offer 

Our environment is fast-paced and supportive, and the team is professional and passionate about their work!

We pride ourselves in building a social enterprise culture that is inclusive to all and we would love to learn how you can bring your unique skills and experience to our business. If you have experience in any of these areas, we encourage you to apply for our roles, even if you only meet some of the criteria. 

Restore Nature (Thailand) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

To apply, please submit your application email your resume to [Confidential Information]  

Phone calls will not be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.