Project Manager for Low Carbon and Energy Project

WWF has been working in Vietnam since 1990 and is a part of the WWF-Greater Mekong programme (GMP), which aims to support the countries of the region in realizing their shared vision of a poverty-free, sustainable, and ecologically-rich Greater Mekong. Find out more at www.panda.org/greatermekong

In 2012, WWF-Vietnam started its first project on low carbon and sustainable energy development, which aims to i) enhance civil society groups’ engagement in advocacy for sustainable energy development; and ii) pilot decentralised sustainable energy planning and facilitate application of sustainable energy technologies by small and medium sized enterprises in TT Hue province. This project will run until end of 2014. WWF is now in preparing to expand its low carbon and energy projects in Vietnam and the regionand activities, including preparation of a next phase of the low carbon and sustainable energy project for the period 2015 to 2018.

We are currently seeking for well-qualified and experienced Vietnamese candidates for full-time  position of PROJECT MANAGER for LOW CARBON AND ENERGY project (based in Ha Noi city, Vietnam)

I.     Major Functions:

The Project Manager is responsible for development, planning, implementation, and reporting of low carbon and energy related project and activities of the WWF-Vietnam programme and will to provide technical support to the WWF-GMP energy activities and programme development

II.     Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in energy, economy, or related fields.
- At least 5 years experience in project management in an international development organisation or similar, of which 2 years should be in related fields.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Vietnam’s current energy sector development and challenges, and the policy and institutional setting of the country’s energy sector.
- With strategy and programme development, including successful fundraising.
- Experience with working and negotiating with Government officials and private sector is an advantage.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills with the ability to manage and interact at all levels of an international, multicultural and multilingual organization.
- Good people management, coaching and capacity building skills.
- Networking, coordination, and facilitation skills

The detailed Job Description (JD) of the position is posted on www.panda.org/greatermekong/jobs.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV and available degrees and qualifications to:[email protected]

Closing date for applications: Wednesday May 14, 2014.

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

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
WWF
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Wed, 2014-05-14