Recruitment for
CW Advocacy & Outreach Officer
Animals Asia is an international animal charity working in the fields of wildlife protection and animal disease prevention. We are committed to ending the suffering of animals throughout Asia by promoting compassion and respect for all animals, while striving to create long-term and sustainable change.
Animals Asia is currently seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of CW Advocacy & Outreach Officer with details as follows:
Position: CW Advocacy & Outreach Officer
Employment type: Full-time
Contract duration: Permanent
Work location: Dak Lak
Key Responsibilities
The Captive Wildlife Advocacy & Outreach Officer will support advocacy, on-site communications, stakeholder engagement, and event coordination for the elephant programme in Dak Lak Province. The role will help strengthen outreach and public engagement activities, support communications related to elephant conservation and welfare, and coordinate events and campaigns that promote the transition to ethical elephant tourism.
The position will work closely with the CW team, local partners, and the communications team to ensure consistent messaging and effective engagement with local communities, authorities, and visitors.
1. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
- Support advocacy activities that promote improved welfare and conservation of captive elephants in Dak Lak Province.
- Assist in maintaining communication and coordination with key stakeholders, including local authorities, forest management boards, elephant owners, and community partners.
- Support the preparation of advocacy materials, presentations, and briefing documents related to the elephant programme.
- Participate in meetings, consultations, and field visits related to elephant welfare and tourism transition initiatives.
2. On-site Communications and Outreach
- Coordinate and support on-site communications activities related to the elephant programme.
- Assist in preparing communication materials such as visitor information, programme updates, educational content, and outreach materials.
- Support communication activities linked to key programme initiatives, including the elephant survey and potential national awareness campaigns.
- Work closely with the Communications team to ensure messaging aligns with organizational communication strategies.
3. Event Planning and Coordination
- Organize and coordinate programme events such as workshops, training sessions, field visits, community outreach activities, and stakeholder meetings.
- Support logistics planning and coordination for programme events and visits from partners, donors, and media.
- Ensure effective documentation and communication of key events and programme milestones.
4. Programme Support
- Provide coordination support for elephant programme activities in Dak Lak Province.
- Assist with programme monitoring, documentation, and reporting where relevant.
- Support the preparation of communication content for internal and external reporting.
Skills / Abilities
- Strong coordination and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with government partners and local stakeholders
- Event planning and coordination skills
- Good problem-solving and initiative-taking ability
- Basic data collection and report writing skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Vietnam’s wildlife conservation and tourism context
- Understanding of stakeholder engagement with local authorities and communities
- Knowledge of communication and outreach approaches for conservation programmes
- Awareness of procurement and financial compliance procedures
- Familiarity with project implementation and reporting requirements
Experience
- At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in communications, advocacy, conservation programmes, or community engagement.
- Experience organizing events, workshops, or outreach activities.
- Experience working with local authorities, communities
- Experience in animal welfare, conservation projects
Education / Qualification
- University degree in in communications, public relations, environmental studies, tourism, or a related field.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and CV (clearly stating the applied position) by clicking the application link below.
link https://animalsasia.bamboohr.com/careers/132
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. Applicants who have not received a reply after two weeks from the date of the advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful. Only short-listed applicants will be interviewed; the interview will be conducted in English. Closing date for application is 15th April 2026.
To find out more: www.animalsasia.org
Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all.
Using AI During Interviews
Animals Asia is committed to ensuring a fair and authentic interview process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to real-time transcription, automated response generation or assistance in formulating interview answers, is strictly prohibited during any stage of the interview process.We will take a candidate’s agreement to participate in an interview with us as confirmation that they will not use AI tools in any form during the conversation. If it is discovered or reasonably suspected that AI has been used, the interview will be terminated immediately, and the candidate will no longer be considered for the role.We appreciate your understanding and adherence to this policy, which is in place to maintain the integrity, professionalism and reliability of our recruitment procedures.