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-Vietnam
WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Vietnam. 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/ [1]. 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.
WWF-Vietnam has been working actively to develop its Plastic program with an aim to contribute to reducing plastic pollution from Vietnamese territory into the ocean, while addressing national level priorities in both the policy sphere and in public awareness and behavior change.
With the support from Norwegian people via WWF-Norway, WWF-Vietnam will implement the 4 years (2021-2024) Project: “Hue- Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam”. The project goal is by 2030, rivers, wetland areas and coastal areas will be protected from plastic waste pollution via collective efforts of key stakeholders from public-private sectors, social organizations and local communities and Hue city will be a member of the Plastic Smart Cities network.
We are looking for 01 TVA Senior Project Officer (based in Hue) to drive those changes forward. The Senior Project Officer will be in charge for the implementation of TVA plastic project activities, in Hue city (Thua Thien Hue province) in compliance to donor’s and WWF’s requirements/ policies, with good quality (as working conditions allows) in a timely manner
To be a good fit, you should have:
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Bachelor degree or preferably Master degree or higher degree in fields related to Waste management or Waste treatment technology, Natural resources management, Environmental science, technology or biology
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Proven experiences in planning and implementation of GO and NGO’s projects
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Experiences in working or liaison with GO and NGO bodies (e.g protected area, national park), and working in multi-stakeholders settings
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Good understanding of the cities in Vietnam, preferable the project targeted sites, and issues related to: conservation, climate adaptation, water resources management (quantity and quality), environmental protection and communication for changes
How to apply:
The detailed Job Description [2] is attached to this post. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo of relevant diplomas/certificates to [email protected] [3] stating the position title: [WWF - 022021] TVA Senior Project Officer – Full name
Deadline: 9th February 2021
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
“WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”