[wildtrade] TRAFFIC vacancies: 1. PROJECT TECHNICAL ADVISOR 2. PROJECT ASSIStANT [Thua Thien Hue]

[Vern Weitzel]

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Subject: [opportunities] Vacancy at TRAFFIC
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:36:13 +0100
From: Hien Buithu <Hien.Buithu at wwfgreatermekong.org>


  TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that
  trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation
  of nature. TRAFFIC is a joint programme of WWF, the conservation
  organization, and IUCN – The World Conservation Union. TRAFFIC
  monitors wildlife trade at international, regional and national
  levels – researching both domestic and international chains of supply
  and demand to identify interventions to increase the efficiency of
  management. TRAFFIC works closely with governments, providing
  critical information on the impacts of trade, motivating efforts to
  increase the ecological sustainability of trade in wild species, and
  helping to improve enforcement of international wildlife trade
  controls.

  WWF, one of the world's largest independent conservation
  organizations, has a global network active in 96 countries. From its
  Greater Mekong Country Programme Office in Hanoi, WWF manages a wide
  array of conservation projects in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Vietnam and
  Thailand in forest, freshwater and marine/coastal priority area as
  well as on species conservation.

  In Thua Thien Hue Province, WWF Vietnam and TRAFFIC Southeast Asia’s
  Greater Mekong Programme is conducting the project “Supporting Law
  Enforcement to Reduce Illegal Wildlife Trade in the Central Annamites
  Bottleneck”. By end of the project, the objective is to help ensure
  that the quantities of illegal wildlife transported into and through
  the priority bottleneck of Thua Thien Hue Province in the Central
  Annamites landscape/Vietnam are measurably reduced.

  We are now looking for experienced and qualified Vietnamese national
  candidates for 2 positions, working in  Thua Thien Hue province.

  1. PROJECT TECHNICAL ADVISOR

  Main responsibilities:

  The Project Technical Advisor will be responsible to manage the
  day-to-day implementation of project activities. At the site level,
  you are responsible for the project meeting its aims and objectives.
  Duties will include the following:

  •	Build strong linkages with government counterparts and develop
  strategies that work to promote effective interagency coordination
  for enforcement efforts at district and provincials levels.

  •	Draw on TRAFFIC’s network of expertise as it relates to wildlife
  trade and ensure that this knowledge is used constructively to
  support implementation of project activities.

  •	Develop and provide training to project partners and government
  counterparts on conservation and wildlife trade related issues.

  •	Lead the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework
  for the project.

  •	Recruit project consultants as appropriate and monitor their
  progress to ensure that all deadlines are met and required quality
  products are produced; .

  •	Work in close collaboration with WWF VN Project Manager to
  develop workplans and operational budgets.

  •	Provide technical input and guidance in the development of
  appropriate communication messages and strategies.

  •	Ensure that linkages are developed with other similar projects
  being implemented in Thua Thien Hue, as well as elsewhere in the
  country.

  •	Prepare periodical technical reports and ensure regular
  reporting of activities to WWF Project Manager, as well as to the
  Senior Projects Officer and Coordinator of the TRAFFIC Greater Mekong
  Programme.

  Qualifications and Experience:

  •	Advanced degree in related fields

  •	A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, including
  experience and knowledge of the wildlife trade, collaboration with
  government agencies, development and monitoring of projects

  •	Research skills highly desirable

  •	Proven ability to provide training and technical support to
  research and project partners

  •	Experience with information systems essential

  •	Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a
  team

  •	Good time management

  •	Good written and spoken Vietnamese and English

  •	Willing to be based in Hue, with regular travel throughout the
  province

  2. PROJECT ASSIStANT

  Main responsibilities:

  As Project Assistant, your key responsibility will be to manage all
  logistical and administrative matters relating to the project and
  will include, but not be limited to, the following:

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  •	Support the TRAFFIC Technical Advisor and WWF VN Project Manager
  to ensure that all activities are implemented in an efficient and
  effective manner.

  •	Help maintain databases and other similar tracking frameworks to
  support the implementation and monitoring of project activities.

  •	Coordinate project administrative work and provide logistical
  support for project staff and the implementation of project
  activities.

  •	Lead the organisation of workshops and meetings and other
  similar events

  •	Provide interpretation and translation for all project meetings,
  discussions, other similar events and documents.

  •	Undertake research as it pertains to legal and illegal wildlife
  trade in and help analyse findings.

  •	Help with the preparation of periodical technical and financial
  reports and manage all petty cash expenditures

  •	Perform other tasks as required by the Project Manager or
  Technical Advisor.

  Qualifications and Experience:

  •	University Degree in a relevant field;

  •	At least 2 years substantive experience in program and project
  administration;

  •	High-level communication and negotiation skills; Knowledge and
  experience in working with international and government agencies is
  essential

  •	Good knowledge of Vietnamese local laws and normal practice in
  non-profit organizations in the country are strongly recommended

  •	Excellent written and oral communication skills together with
  ability to act as a translator in the field and office;

  •	Excellent English writing and conversation skills;

  •	Ability to take the initiative and work effectively as a member
  of a team are required

  •	Good computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and
  Excel preferable

  •	Familiarity with the project area; local resident of Hue
  province preferred.

  •	Willing to travel and work overtime if required;

  Applicants should send their CVs and covering letters in English to
  Ms. Nguyen Dao Ngoc Van, TRAFFIC Senior Projects Officer and
  Coordinator. Email: nvan at traffic.netnam.vn, or post to TRAFFIC
  Southeast Asia’s Greater Mekong Programme Office at 39 Xuan Dieu, Tay
  Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam.

  Closing date for applications: Thursday, 18 June 2009, with
  interviews afterward.

  Only short-listed candidates will be notified. No telephone contact

  Interested candidate are invited to visit WWF websites:
  http://www.panda.org/greatermekong

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