ARR and GIS Senior Project Officer
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About WWF-Viet Nam
WWF-Viet Nam was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF-Viet Nam 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-Viet Nam 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-Viet Nam.
We are looking for 01 committed, result-driven candidate for the position of ARR and GIS Senior Project Officer - “Forest Restoration and Livelihood project” - Velux, based in Quang Nam.
Major Function:
As ARR and GIS, Senior Field Officer of the Forest Restoration and Livelihood in Quang Nam Project, (s)he is responsible for maintaining the relationship with related district, and commune levels. Besides, (s)he will work closely with implementing partners to develop the program work plan, provide technical support (ARR and GIS) to implement program activities in the field; be responsible for writing the activity reports, including financial reports, and report directly to the Project Manager. (S)he also ensures the achievement of the Program Objectives, Outcomes/Outputs, and Targets, this includes responsibilities for the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the Program.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in natural resources management, forestry, or other relevant fields;
- Knowledge of sustainable forest management, forest policies, forest plantation, and restoration;
- Minimum 10 years working on Globill, ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo map systems;
- Minimum 10 years of practical experience in implementing projects, preferably in forestry or related field;
- Strong knowledge and experience in working with Government officials, NGOs, and local partners;
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Sustainable Forest Management and understanding forest carbon credits is an advantage;
- At least 5 years experience in forest inventory, especially related to carbon reserves measuring of natural and planted forests.
- Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply:
The detailed JDs are attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Fullname - CV/CL”.
Please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: ARR SPO – Fullname
The deadline is 14th July 2024
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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