FFI’s mission is to conserve threatened species and ecosystems world-wide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, are based on sound science and take account of human needs.
FFI’s strategy to achieve this mission is to work with in-country organisations at all levels to support them in identifying and implementing country led sustainable solutions.
The strategic goal of the FFI Vietnam Collaborative Management Programme is to develop successful models of collaborative management of protected area to influence national policy and legislation development regarding special use forest management in Vietnam.
Forest dependent people living in and around protected areas have direct conflict with the current strict no-use management regimes of Vietnamese terrestrial protected areas. FFI Vietnam has been supporting Mu Cang Chai Species and Habitat Conservation Area to develop a pioneering model of collaborative management since 2003 with aims to soften the strict no-use regime and permit managed sustainable natural resource management within protected area for both biodiversity conservation gains and rural livelihoods.
The Collaborative Management Programme was initially built based on existing long-term primate-focused and community-based conservation projects in northern Vietnam that maintain important populations of Critically Endangered primates in Ha Giang, Yen Bai and in Son La Provinces. To achieve this strategic goal, a new collaborative management approach is being launched at Khau Ca Tonkin Snub-nosed Monkey Species and Habitat Conservation Area of Ha Giang, Mu Cang Chai Species and Habitat Conservation Area of Yen Bai and Ngoc Son – Ngo Luong Nature Reserve of Hoa Binh provinces.
The on-going development of this model highlights the need for, and role of, institutions to continue to involve local communities in natural resource management. FFI is continuing to support local partners with view to improve the functions of community-based organizations and upscale to other protected areas. The future project will capitalize and build on FFI pioneering work on collaborative management in Mu Cang Chai to Khau Ca of Ha Giang province and Ngoc Son – Ngo Luong of Hoa Binh province.
Fauna & Flora International - Vietnam Programme is recruiting two Project Field Officers
The positions will be based in Hanoi with frequent visits to implement activities at three project sites Khau Ca of Ha Giang, Mu Cang Chai of Yen Bai and Ngoc Son – Ngo Luong of Hoa Binh provinces.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: One year with expectation for renewal depending upon performance
Detailed requirements:
- Demonstrated commitment to nature conservation.
- University education in forestry, biology or similar subjects.
- At least 4 years experience in conservation/natural resource management or similarly related fields.
- Self-motivated and confident to work independently in remote mountainous areas.
- Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.
- Experienced in social economic assessment and community institution development.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Vietnamese national.
- Good English language.
- Experienced working with international organizations will be an advantage.
Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and CV in English by 30 November 2010 to: Ms. Le Thi Hong Viet, Administration Assistant; E-mail: [email protected] or FFI Vietnam Programme Office at: 340 Nghi Tam, Tay Ho, Ha Noi; Tel: 04.37194117.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviewing.
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