2024-12-24

Sustainable Finance Practice Lead

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 01 committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Sustainable Finance Practice Lead, Ha Noi, WWF-Viet Nam.

 

Major Function:

The Sustainable Finance Practice Lead is responsible for leading sustainable finance initiatives in WWF-Vietnam. This role provides strategic direction for the program, identifies, and develops funding opportunities, and serves as the primary representative on technical issues related to sustainable finance in both national and international forums. The Sustainable Finance Practice Lead also leads engagement and advocacy efforts across the banking sector and with relevant finance stakeholders in Vietnam. Additionally, this role ensures alignment and cohesion between WWF-Vietnam and the broader WWF Network within the Finance Practice. It is also responsible for the effective coordination, planning, implementation, and monitoring of related projects and activities under the country program.

 

Requirement:

  • Master’s or higher degree in either finance, economics or environment management, or relevant fields;
  • At least 9 years of experience in project management in an international/national development organization or similar, of which at least 5 years should be in the field of finance or sustainability, experience working with corporates/financial institutions is preferred;
  • Knowledge and understanding of development and conservation issues and the context of Vietnam and how environmental concerns relate to material business risks and opportunities;
  • General knowledge of the finance sector levers for change as they relate to sustainability;
  • Computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft office, relevant conservation software, etc);
  • A good understanding of how environmental concerns relate to material business risks and opportunities;
  • General knowledge of the finance sector levers for change as they relate to sustainability;
  • Ability to analyze ESG issues and to effectively communicate these to financial institution partners;
  • Fluency in English and Vietnamese both written and spoken;
  • Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity;
  • Adheres to WWF’s brand values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging;
  • Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly.

 

 How to apply:

  • The detailed JDs are attached HERE. 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:  SFPL – Fullname

 

The deadline is 12th January 2025

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

   Job Details  
Organisation:
WWF
Job location:
Hanoi
Application deadline:
2025-01-12
Send application to:
Job Types:
'Manager'   
Sectors:
'National'