Civil Society Organization (CSO) Engagement Officer

Location: Ha Noi 

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.

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Civil Society Organization (CSO) Engagement Officer, USAID STW, based in Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Major Functions:

Reporting to the Saving Threatened Wildlife project’s Partnership Technical Lead, the CSO Engagement Officer is responsible for the advancement of the project’s engagement and partnership priorities with the civil society actors including local NGOs, mass organizations and journalist network and broader community through an enabling, collaborative and capacity development strategy that will increase their leadership and institutional effectiveness on issues related to wildlife trafficking.

S/he will be expected to oversee and deliver the key priorities and activities related to CSO engagement including 1) knowledge management, developing and delivering a CSO outreach plan and capacity building strategy, 2) fostering inclusion and participation of CSO networks, mass organizations, investigative journalists and community-based organizations (CBOs) in policy dialogue and influencing the decision-making processes related to CWT measures, 3) coordinating efforts with other project partners to empower CSOs, volunteer networks and community participation in effective community reporting and inclusive conservation efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years professional experience in a relevant field such as public policy, community engagement and development, environmental or conservation management, international relation, media coordination or advanced degree with 3 years’ experience;
• Demonstrated experience in project management within conservation, community engagement, CSO partnership including experience in engaging with conservation focused CSOs and local communities in Viet Nam;
• Experience and confidence in working and negotiating with CSOs partners and relevant stakeholders at all levels such as Fatherland Front, Ho Chi Minh Communist Party Youth Union, Women’s Union, Farmer’s Union;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required to work in an organisation with a wide range of staff from difference cultures and functions;
• Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly, and innovate fearlessly;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. 

How to apply:

• The detailed JD is 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: CSO Engagement Officer – Full name. 

The deadline is April 27th , 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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