Project Manager, “Saving the Saola from the Brink of Extinction” Project

Location: Ha Noi, Hue, Quang Tri or Quang Binh 

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 Project Manager, “Saving the Saola from the brink of extinction” project , based in Ha Noi, Hue, Quang Tri or Quang Binh.

Major Functions:

Under the overall direction and supervision of the Wildlife Practice Lead, and with support from the Wildlife Practice Technical Advisor and IUCN Saola National Coordinator for Vietnam, the Project Manager is responsible for project overall management to ensure high quality of the project deliverables to achieve its objectives and goal. This position will manage development and implementation of the project working plan and M&E system; oversee grant/subcontract mechanisms with project implementing partners; and ensure effective collaboration between WWF and key project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor/ (preferably masters) on biology, nature resources management, environmental management, or relevant fields.
• Qualification in project management; working experience with WWF projects is an asset.
• Proven experience and proficiency in biodiversity conservation including proven success with researches and surveys of wildlife species (preferably including large mammals such as Saola, serow, or muntjac).
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration,  Respect & Integrity;
• Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly
• 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: “Full name - CV/CL”.
• For external candidates outside the WWF network, please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: Project Manager (Saving the Saola) - Full name 

The deadline is April 17th, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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