Conservation Program Director

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at  WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.  

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that  nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we  are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

What we do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people  and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition  calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore  natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

WWF-Cambodia works to conserve the region’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people  and wildlife. WWF-Cambodia works on the ground and in partnership with Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and  Vietnam.

Join  the  world’s  largest  and  most  respected  independent  conservation  organizations  for  the  position  of  Conservation  Programme  Director  based  in  Phnom  Penh, Cambodia  and  together  we  can  conserve  our  country’s rich biological diversity, through sustainable use of natural resources, and promote new opportunities  for the benefit of all people, enhancing local livelihoods and contributing to poverty reduction in the Kingdom of  Cambodia.

The Conservation Program Director is responsible for the implementation of the Cambodia Conservation Plan/Annual Action Plan and Monitoring Systems (APMS) which is aligned with deliverables defined in the  Cambodia and Greater Mekong Program Strategic (2021-2025). He/she provides measurable inputs to ensure  the delivery of the activities of conservation strategy at country office level. S/he manages the landscape  projects through the Landscape Managers and other project managers, and works with support from GM  Regional Strategy Leads to ensure the alignment. S/he will also secure resources for conservation programs to  ensure resource prioritisation, allocation and work plan coherence across the WWF-Cambodia program. S/he is  also responsible for country projects that fall outside the priority landscapes.

For  detailed  Job  Description  and  WWF’s  Job  Application  Form  please  visit  http://www.wwf.org.kh  or  www.bongthom.com  

How to apply

Email WWF Job Application Form, your CV and Cover Letter (max. one page for Cover letter) to:  [email protected]. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of May 16, 2021.

Applicants need to name the position title when submitting an application under the subject in email.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, Ethnic Minorities and  people with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered regardless of the requirements of the position.

We  do  not  tolerate  sexual  misconduct  within  or  outside  of  work  and  imbed  child  protection  in  all  we  do.  Protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse and child protection are fundamental to our  relationships, including employment, we only recruit people who are suitable to work with other staff and  communities. We will use the reference process to ensure potential new staff understand and are aligned with our expectations.