Deputy Chief of Party USAID Mekong for the future

WWF-GM: Deputy Chief of Party USAID Mekong for the future

Location: Based in one of the countries in Asia Pacific where we can contract

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.

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Deputy Chief of Party USAID Mekong for the future(Based in one of the countries in Asia Pacific where we can contract)

Major Function:

The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in delivering USAID Mekong for the Future. The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of the USAID Mekong for the Future project. This leadership position demands a comprehensive skill set to  oversee multiple aspects of the project's implementation, management, and coordination. They will engage with partners (CSOs, NGOs, and other regional organizations) to improve natural resources governance in the Greater Mekong Region.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in economics, conservation, governance and policy, international development or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 10 years of experience in the conservation, development, or human rights sectors
• Practical operational experience in USAID-funded projects
• Experience in meeting facilitation, partnership development, stakeholder management, and/or training delivery
• Knowledge of the realities of government agencies, development partners, donor institutions, and the not-for-profit sector in the project
• Knowledge of conservation and natural resource management issues
• Proven understanding of policy/institutional context in related fields in the Mekong Region and ASEAN
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to apply:

The detailed JDs are attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Fullname - CV/CL”.

• Please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: DCOP (Mekong)- Fullname

The deadline is 9^th March 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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