UBS Climate Adaptation Advisor

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 was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Vietnam. In 1985, WWF 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 https://vietnam.panda.org/en/get_involved/jobs/. WWF 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. 

We are looking for 01 UBS Climate Adaptation Advisor, WWF-Viet Nam, based in Ha Noi /Ho Chi Minh/Can Tho

Major Functions

The Climate Adaptation Advisor will support the Project Manager in the planning, management, implementation and monitoring of the UBS OF project and be responsible for adaptation works in the project areas to ensure the compliance with the Project Documents, WWF network standards and Donor policy. The position is also requested to provide technical support and advice to all activities related to adaptation works under WWF-Viet Nam Programme. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager on the development, implementation and monitoring of project climate adaptation activities in close consultation with partners and on ensuring that the project attains its objectives as timely, cost-effectively and efficiently as possible;
• Lead on providing related technical advices and inputs of climate adaptation, NBS, EbA into related project works including technical studies/researches;
• Lead the development of documenting NBS & adaptation lessons learned, best practices and lead technical workshops, seminars, meetings, trainings, learning and sharing events in relation to adaptation and NBS works;
• Coordinate closely with all key stakeholders (multi-sectoral, government and non-government) at local, national and regional levels to ensure the smooth implementation of related project activities.
•  Undertake other relevant works as assigned by the Project Manager.

Required Qualifications       

• Master’s degree or equivalent in conservation, natural resource management, climate change, environmental, or in relevant fields;
•  5 years of practical experience in either NGOs or the United Nations or bilateral development agencies, 2 years of which should be in related fields;
• Excellent knowledge and experience of conservation and development issues in Mekong Delta in particular and Viet Nam in general;
• 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 terms of references are attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
• For internal candidates, please send your application to Ms. Thuy (Recruitment Manager)
• For external candidates outside the WWF network, please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: UBS  CAA - Full name

The deadline is January 15, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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