WWF-Viet Nam – Policy Officer, USAID Saving Threatened Wildlife
Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
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 sustainably.
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/ [1]. 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 a committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Policy Officer, USAID Saving Threatened Wildlife
Major Function:
Reporting to the Saving Threatened Wildlife project’s Wildlife Policy Manager, the Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of policy advocacy related to the project’s objectives. In particular, the Policy Officer will ensure timely delivery of policy-related consultancy packages by holding regular discussions with the respective consultants and stakeholders. The Policy Officer will also support the planning and delivery of other activities (e.g., workshops, field trips, etc.) as needed.
Requirement:
- Bachelor degree in Public Policy, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Conservation Management, Business Administration or relevant fields; Masters an advantage;
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience on policy advocacy, preferably in relation to the wildlife trade or wildlife conservation;
- Experience in working or in liaison with Government agencies;
- A demonstrable understanding of legal and illegal wildlife trade issues in Vietnam, Vietnamese legal framework, in particular related to wildlife; enforcement legislation as it relates to combatting wildlife trafficking, including loopholes, gaps and areas of non-compliance an advantage;
- Demonstrated sound understanding of CITES and CITES nationalization to effectively prevent and combat illegal import, transit, import for re-export, transportation of the project focus species an advantage.
- Knowledge of emerging areas and responses related to illegal wildlife trade (financial and transport sectors, online crime) an advantage.
- Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
- Adheres to WWF’s brand values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply:
- The detailed JDs [2] are attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Fullname - CV/CL”.
- Please send your applications to [email protected] [3] stating in the subject line: Policy Officer - Fullname
The deadline is 12th November 2023.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.