Chief Operating Officer (COO)

WWF is one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with almost 5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
The Greater Mekong region is one of the biologically richest places on the planet; its varied natural resources support the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people in mainland Southeast Asia. WWF Greater Mekong – on the ground in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam – is working to conserve the region’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife.” 
WWF Greater Mekong (WWF GM) is seeking to recruit well-qualified and experienced candidates for the position of a Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO supports the WWF GM Representative by leading the WWF GM’s operations team so as to ensure the effective and efficient operations of WWF GM to fulfill the Strategic Objectives of WWF GM Strategic Plan (FY 11-FY 15),  the Network Standards of WWF International, policies and procedures of GM.
The COO leads, coordinates and manages the work of Operations Units through the respective Director and Unit Heads, including the following functions: Finance, HR, IT, and Monitoring and Evaluation to support the ensure the effective delivery of operation plan of WWF GM. As a member of the Regional Management Team, he/she shares responsibility of strategic leadership to ensure a strong, accountable and credible organisation.
Base location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Salary range: From US$ 60,648 to US$ 97,392 per year (gross)
Detailed TORs of the positions are posted on www.panda.org and www.panda.org/greatermekong under Jobs
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and available degrees and qualifications in English to [email protected] with attention to Ms Anh Bui Phuong, Regional Human Resources Director, WWF GM, by 30 December 2011
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.