Central Viet Nam Landscape Lead

Location: Ha Noi or Hue 

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home - the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainably.

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 Viet Nam Landscape Lead, based in Ha Noi or Hue.

Major Function:

The Central Vietnam Landscape Lead (CVLL) plays the leading role in developing a landscape strategy, planning, coordination, and management of WWF efforts to conserve Central Vietnam’s Landscapes under a newly launched Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Origination Platform. The CVLL responsible for all aspects of this work under the NbS Origination Platform including the planning, management, financial and administrative aspects of the landscape program.

Requirement:

• A minimum of 10 years of practical experience in leading and managing complex projects or programmes.
• Relevant experience or education in natural resources management, environment studies or conservation management, bioregional planning, sustainable economic development, or in other related fields.
• Thorough understanding of socio-economic, conservation and development issues in Vietnam.
• Knowledge of the policies and institutional context related to conservation and government agencies, development partners, donor institutions, and the non-profit sector. 
• Demonstrated ability in relationship and project management.
• 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. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
• Please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: Landscape Lead - Fullname 

The deadline is June 18th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”