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-Vietnam is one country component of the WWF Greater Mekong and is the implementing arm for projects in Vietnam mainly in Central Annamites, Southern Annamites and the Mekong Delta. Our major activities focus on Freshwater, Forestry, Marine and Aquaculture, Agriculture and Agroforestry, Policy and Advocacy.
We are currently seeking for an well-qualified and experienced Vietnamese candidate to fill a full-time position of VIETNAM CONSERVATION PROGRAMME MANAGER (based in Hanoi)
Main responsibilities:
To be responsible for the implementation of the Country Conservation Plan that is aligned with deliverables defined in the Strategic Plan. He/she provides measurable inputs to ensure the delivery of the activities of conservation strategy at country office level; manages the landscape projects through the Landscape Managers and partners with Strategy Managers to ensure the alignment; ensures resource prioritisation and allocation and work plan coherence across the landscapes.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, development studies, or in relevant fields
* Thorough understanding of socio-economic, conservation and development issues in Vietnam; Good knowledge of the policy/institutional context related to conservation in Vietnam
* Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions, governmental and international relations
* 7 years of practical experience in leading and managing integrated programme, experience in Vietnam and/or region will be advantage.
* Experience of managing programmes funded by a diversity of sources including governments and aid agencies, private sector donors
* Experience of working with GAA donors, and international institutions in the region e.g. ADB, ASEAN, and the Mekong River Commission
* Strong Leadership and management skills as well as strategic thinking and decision making
The detailed Job Description of the position and requirement is posted on www.panda.org/greatermekong [1].
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV and available degrees and qualifications in English to email: [email protected] [2].
Closing date for applications: 15 March 2013.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.