Senior Technical Officer, IKI Sand Mining Project

Location: Ho Chi Minh 

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WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. 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 http://vietnam.panda.org/.

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 committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Senior Technical Officer, IKI Sand Mining project, based in Ho Chi Minh City office, with frequent travel to project sites in the Mekong Delta.

Major Functions:

The Senior Technical Officer is in charge of implementation of activities in relation to the IKI Sand Mining project “Drifting Sands: Mitigating the impacts of climate change in the Mekong Delta through public and private sector engagement in the sand industry”.

Requirements:

• At least Bachelor’s degree in field of Water resources, civil engineering, Mineral and Geology, or similar field of studies.
• At least 5 years of practical experience in above-mentioned fields.
• Practical experience in GIS software and tools.
• Good understanding of the Mekong Delta and issues related to sediment, hydrology and hydraulics, conservation, and climate change.
• Experience in application of ADPC, LISST, Sub-bottom profile, Multiple-beam survey (MBES) is considered as an asset.
• Adherence to WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration;
• Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly, and innovate fearlessly;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. 

How to apply:

• The detailed JD is attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
• For external candidates, please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: IKI Senior Technical Officer – Full name. 

The deadline is April 5, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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