Senior Human Resources Officer

WWF is one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with almost 5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
WWF Vietnam Country programme is one of four countries program of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam under the WWF Greater Mekong Programme. Two of the WWF’s Global 200 priority ecoregions including Greater Annamites and Mekong River Ecoregion are the priority conservation focus of WWF Vietnam. WWF Vietnam work in the Greater Annamites is focused on priority landscapes in the Central Annamites and Southern Annamites and in the Mekong River in the Delta and major tributaries in the Annamites WWF Vietnam programme is implementing WWF Greater Mekong Programme Strategic Plan and other WWF International Initiatives including Tiger, Climate Change and Energy, Market Transformational, Forests Carbon, and China SHIFT and By catch.

In carrying out its mandate to facilitate the achievement of its vision, and goal, WWF Vietnam builds partnerships with the WWF network, governments, businesses, local and international NGOs, and local communities. There is well-experienced approach of involving local communities and indigenous peoples in the design and implementation of field programmes, with local governments and facilitating links with national governments. Further, it promotes concrete conservation solutions through a combination of field-based projects, policy initiatives, capacity building and education activities.
WWF Greater Mekong – Vietnam Country Programme Office is seeking to recruit a well-qualified and experienced person for the full-time position of SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, based in Hanoi.

Main responsibilities:
The Senior Human Resources Officer supports the Finance and Admin Manager in the provision and monitoring of a high quality and professional human resources service through the effective administration of human resources system, policies and procedures including recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, health and safety, training and development, etc.

Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with specific studies in Human Resources Management, or in relevant fields
- Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in human resources with 3 years in the senior or manager position.
- Experience in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, seeking best practices and continuous improvement in Human Resources and the organization, preferably in the context of an international organisation
- Experience of working in multi-cultural environment
- Proven communication skills – including the ability to compose documents on classification, compensation and other HR programs for all levels of the organization
- Proven skills and experience in the implementation of new programs, with the ability to gain ‘buy-in’ at several levels within the organization.
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to present a ‘business case’ to all levels of management and stakeholders within the organization
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuade others on sensitive and competing issues
- Working under pressure and towards tight deadline
- Working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Working on own initiative with minimum supervision and staying on task

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV and available degrees and qualifications in English to Ms. Bui Thu Hien, HR Officer, WWF Vietnam Country Programme. Email: [email protected] , or post to WWF Vietnam Office at D13 Thang Long International Village, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 08 April 2011 with interviews afterward.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. No telephone contact
Detailed TOR of the position is posted on www.panda.org/greatermekong

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
WWF
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2011-04-08