Central Annamites Landscape Director, Conservations team

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About WWF-Viet Nam

WWF-Viet Nam was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF-Viet Nam began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environmental issues and implemented field activities across the country. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/. WWF-Viet Nam recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. A competent workforce, thoroughly trained, properly motivated and bound together by mutual trust and common objectives is crucial to the success of WWF-Viet Nam. 

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Central Annamites Landscape Director, Conservations team, based in Hue or Quang Nam.

Major Function:

The Central Annamites Landscape Director (LD) plays the leading role in the planning, coordination, monitoring and implementation of the WWF efforts to conserve one of the most biodiverse landscape in Vietnam’s, the Central Annamites Landscape (CAL). The LD has the chance to represent WWF Vietnam in the Landscape and is responsible for the conservation and operation, including the planning and management of financial and administrative aspects of the landscape programme. The LD organizes program and project execution consistent with WWF Vietnam country and landscape strategic plan objectives engaging national counterparts and stakeholder, and building reputation for quality design and reliable delivery.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, bioregional planning, development studies, or in relevant fields
• Qualification in Program Management
• Thorough understanding of socio-economic, conservation and development issues in Vietnam and preferable in the landscape in charge
• Knowledge of the policy/institutional context related to conservation and the government agencies, development partners, donor institutions, and the not- for-profit sector in the landscape
• Excellent understanding  of  development  partnerships,  fund-raising,  donor strategies, functions, governmental and international relations
• At least 5 years of experience in leading and managing large programme either in NGOs or the United Nations or bilateral development agencies, 2 years of which should be in the related landscape.
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.  How to apply:

The detailed JDs are attached to this mail. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Fullname - CV/CL”.

Please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line:  CAL Director – Fullname 

The deadline is 17th June 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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