[Ngo-admin] Job opportunity with WCS Vietnam_Calling all wildlife Conservationists

[Nguyen Nhung]

Dear all,

Please see the advert for a job vacancy at The Wildlife Conservation Society
in Vietnam and help rotate to anyone that might be interested.
To Ms. Ha: Kindly help post this job advert on  NGOcenters website.
Thank you all very much!

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Job Opportunity: Calling all wildlife conservationists!!  
Application deadline: December 3rd 2010

Are you a motivated Vietnamese person who loves wildlife and wants to help
protect and restore Vietnam's biodiversity? Do you feel that new creative
approaches to conservation are desperately needed? If so then we want you to
join our team!  

WCS has built a team of like-minded dedicated Vietnamese and international
people who are committed to wildlife conservation. We are developing
pioneering and innovative solutions to the massive challenge of fighting
illegal hunting and wildlife trade in Vietnam and we need more people! If
you think you have what it takes - keep reading.

Job title: Program Officer
Start date: January 1st 2011

Background: 
The trade in wildlife products in Asia in the form of meat, pets, trophies,
and medicine is escalating at an alarming rate. This unprecedented boom is
due to a combination of factors, including habitat loss; road-building that
links forests to markets; a growing human population; growing urban wealth;
and commercial trade across the region that is increasingly well organized,
though often illegal.  

WCS is addressing this issue through scientific assessments and working
closely with partners in applying practical solutions on the ground. Through
in-depth knowledge and sensitivity to complex issues, we propose solutions
that address the symptoms and underlying causes of the intense increase in
hunting and wildlife trade while also supporting the livelihoods of rural
communities.

Main duty station:  
*	Hanoi 
*	50% time on surveys/training throughout Vietnam

Reports to: Country Representative
Contract type: Full-time, 1-year renewable

Scope of work: 
The Program Officer will provide technical inputs to all WCS program
activities. This will include assessments of the wildlife trade in Vietnam,
development of activities and resources to improve enforcement of national
laws and international treaties. 

Specific activities 
*	Carry out field and desk research into the dynamics of wildlife
trade in Vietnam and provide high quality written technical reports in
English and Vietnamese
*	Assist in the development and delivery of wildlife crime law
enforcement training exercises
*	Carry out reviews of wildlife crime law enforcement effectiveness
and strategies and provide realistic and practical recommendations for
improvements
*	Development of resources to improve the monitoring and enforcement
of wildlife trade
*	Provision of interpretation and written translation to support
program activities
*	Assistance to logistical, administration and other technical aspects
of the program as required

Desired qualifications: 
Above all else, this position is for a Vietnamese national with a passion
and dedication for wildlife conservation. 

In addition, candidates with the following competencies are preferred: 
*	University degree in a related field 
*	Good English and Vietnamese language skills 
*	At least 2 years of work experience in a similar position with an
international organization or NGO. 
*	Work experience in the environment/development sector or law
enforcement agency
*	Knowledge on illegal trafficking of wildlife or other black market
commodities (e.g. humans, narcotics, weapons)
*	Experience in financial/staff management, fundraising and donor
reporting
*	Ability and experience with relevant government agencies, donors and
other partners
*	Advanced computer skills (e.g. Statistics programs, GIS)

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and contact details
for two references to: 
Miss Pham Thi Minh- Country Finance/HR Manager
Wildlife Conservation Society- Vietnam Program 
1302, Thanh Cong tower, 57 Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi 
Tel/Fax: +84 (0) 4 3514 9750/16- Ext 10
Email: wcsvietnam at wcs.org

Deadline for Applications: December 3rd 2010

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Posted by:

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Nguyen Thi Nhung
Program Assistant
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)- Vietnam Program
A: R1302, 57 Lang Ha, Hanoi | T: +844-3514 9750 ext: 10 | F: +844-3514 9716
M: +84(0)90 624 9885 | Skype: nt.nhung

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