Counter Predation Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of counter-predation strategies, including threat assessments, risk mapping, and proactive non-lethal interventions.
• Co-design and pilot affordable, scalable solutions such as solar-powered livestock collars, secure enclosures, and electric fences with local communities.
• Conduct community dialogues, focus groups, and interviews to understand human-tiger conflict (HTC) patterns and evaluate mitigation effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver training programs for communities, rangers, and stakeholders on livestock husbandry and counter-predation tools.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions, producing reports on predation incidents and community livelihood improvements.
• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and local stakeholders to facilitate knowledge exchange and align with national conservation plans.
• Ensure all engagement with local and indigenous communities adheres to ethical standards, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in human-wildlife conflict mitigation, livestock management, or agricultural engineering.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia; English proficiency is preferred.
• Ability to be based in Jerantut, Pahang.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to remote field sites.
• Strong communication skills for community engagement and stakeholder coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driving license (Class D).
• Experience working specifically with predator deterrence in rural or conservation settings.
• Knowledge of the Malaysian conservation and policy environment regarding HTC issues.

About the Company

Panthera is the only organization in the world devoted exclusively to the conservation of the world’s 40 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Through Project Tekai in Malaysia, Panthera works to stabilize and recover the population of Malayan tigers and other wild cats in the Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tiger Reserve (ASARTR).