Protected Areas and Law Enforcement Manager

Location: 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 Protected Areas and Law Enforcement Manager (SA2/3 Manager), USAID Biodiversity Conservation (BCA), based in Quang Tri.

Major Function:

The SA2/3 Manager will be responsible for implementing SA2 (Strengthen Management of Special-use and Protection Forests) and SA3 (Increase Functionality of Law Enforcement Systems for Forest and Wildlife Crimes) activities on Protected Area Management and Law Enforcement in Quang Tri province.

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master, Post-graduate in forestry, natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, or in relevant fields.
• More than 5-year working experience in the field of conservation or forestry in Viet Nam.
• Qualification in project management/coordination; working experience with USAID-funded and WWF projects is an asset.
• Experience in Protected Areas management, species conservation and law enforcement against forest and wildlife crimes.
• 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: SA2/3 Manager - Fullname 

The deadline is June 11th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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