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 country component of the WWF Greater Mekong and is the implementing arm for projects in Vietnam mainly in Central Annamites, Southern Annamites and the Mekong Delta. Our major activities focus on Freshwater, Forestry, Marine and Aquaculture, Agriculture and Agroforestry, Policy and Advocacy.
They are currently seeking for an well-qualified and experienced candidate to fill a full-time position of CONSERVATION MANAGER. The position will be based in Hanoi office with frequent travel to project sites
Main responsibilities:
- The Conservation Programme Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Country Conservation Plan that is aligned with deliverables defined in the Greater Mekong Programme Strategic Plan. - He/she provides measurable inputs to ensure the delivery of the activities of conservation strategy at country office level. He/she manages the landscape projects through the Landscape Managers and partners with Strategy Managers to ensure the alignment. He/she will also ensure resource prioritisation and allocation and work plan coherence across the landscapes. He/she is also responsible for country projects that fall outside the landscapes.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, development studies, or in relevant fields
Qualification in Program management
- Academic training or a degree in business administration or business management is an advantage
- Thorough understanding of socio-economic, conservation and development issues in Vietnam
- Knowledge of the policy/institutional context related to conservation in Vietnam
- Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions, governmental and international relations
- At least 7 years of practical experience in leading and managing integrated programme, experience in Vietnam and/or region will be advantage.
- Experience of managing programmes funded by a diversity of sources including governments and aid agencies, private sector donors and international institutions in the region
- Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring and evaluating action plans
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent coordination, training, planning and organizational skills; Must be able to nurture and promote a team approach; Strong networking skills, and proven capability to work well with government counterparts and private sector
- Excellent written and oral communication skills both in Vietnamese and English language.
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision and to stay on track
- Be able to work independently in remote areas for long periods;
- Very good skills in use of MS Word, Excel, Power Point
Annual salary range: 46,980 to 61,582USD
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] [1], or post to WWF Vietnam Office at D13 Thang Long International Village, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 16 December 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 [2]