Forestry Senior Project Officer

WWF-Viet Nam _ Forestry Senior Project Officer, BioDev2030 – phase 2

Location: Hue or Quang Tri

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 Forestry Senior Project Officer, BioDev2030 – phase 2, WWF-Viet Nam.

Major Function:

The Forestry Senior Project Officer, BioDev2030 project phase 2 will support the Project Manager in working with partners to develop the project workplan, implement project activities related to forestry in the field. (S) he also ensures the achievement of the project Objectives, Outcomes/Outputs, this includes responsibilities for the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the project.

Requirement:

• Bachelor degree (Master degree is preferred) in forestry, natural resources management, development study, trade policy, or a related field;
• Additional qualifications in supporting project implementation, communication, business or marketing are advantage;
• At least 7 years of practical experience working in the Vietnamese forestry sector with donor-funded projects, forestry companies or timber associations;
• Working knowledge of the policy and institutional context for forest law enforcement and governance reforms in Viet Nam;
• Knowledge of the realities of government agencies, development partners, donor institutions, and the not-for-profit sector in Vietnam;
• Experience in working with private sectors and NGOs in Viet Nam, in particular with WWF are an advantage;
• Knowledge of international forestry policy, timber legality and EUDR aspects are an advantage;
• Communications and dissemination skills;
• Networking and teamwork skills;
• Planning, organisation, time management, facilitation and coordinator skills;
• Good project administration and financial management, and organisational skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Vietnamese;
• 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: “Fullname - CV/CL”.

• Please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: Forestry SPO (BioDev2030) - Fullname

The deadline is 2^nd May 2024

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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