Conservation Program Manager

From its origins as a small group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations – supported by 5 million people and active in over 100 countries on five continents.

WWF-Cambodia is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Conservation Program Manager based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

I. Major Responsibilities:

The Conservation Program Manager (CPM) 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 (GM) Program Strategic s (2015-2020) including:

• Providing measurable inputs to ensure the delivery of the activities of conservation strategy at country office level.
• Managing the landscape projects through the Landscape Managers and other project managers, and works with support from GM Regional Strategy Leads to ensure the alignment.
• Also securing resources for conservation programs to ensure resource prioritisation, allocation and work plan coherence across the WWF-Cambodia program.
• Also responsible for country projects that fall outside the priority landscapes.
• The CPM is a member of Country Management Team (CMT) and Provides effective participation in CMT meetings
• Be line Manager for Landscape Managers, Policy Coordinator, Project/ Program Managers, GIS and Data Management Senior Officer.

II. Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, development studies, or in relevant fields and Demonstrated ability in program and project management.
• At least 5 years of practical experience in leading and managing integrated and complex programs, 2 years of which should be in the Cambodia.
• Proven experience in managing programs funded by a diversity of sources including governments and aid agencies, private sector donors with annual budget of at least from USD1-2 millions.
• Experience of working and negotiating with donors, and working with key regional and international institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating action plans.
• Knowledge of the policy/institutional context related to conservation in Cambodia
• Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fundraising, donor strategies, functions, governmental and international relations

Adhere to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. For detailed job description, please visit the Employment page of http://cambodia.panda.org

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV via email address: [email protected] with the subject line: Conservation Program Manager

If you have any question, please contact to WWF-Cambodia, #21, Street 322, Sangkat Beng Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh or call us: 023 218 034 (extension: 118)

Deadline for applications: 20 October 2017

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.