Wildlife Demand Reduction Lead

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.

About WWF-Vietnam

WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Vietnam. In 1985, WWF began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environmental issues and implemented field activities across the country. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/ [1]. 

WWF recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. A competent workforce, thoroughly trained, properly motivated, and bound together by mutual trust and common objectives is crucial to the success of WWF. 

We are looking for a Wildlife Demand Reduction Lead, based in Hanoi/Hue. As our Wildlife Demand Reduction Lead, you will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to address the value chain of illegal wildlife including consumer demand for targeted illegal wildlife products in rural and urban settings by using Social and Behavior Change Communications (SBCC) approaches to conduct consumer research of segment audiences and deliver impactful messages which drive reductions in demand.

In order to be a good fit, you should have:

• Degree in social marketing, strategic communications, and/or behavior change communication;
• At least 5 years of applied working experience in designing and implementing SBCC programs, preferably in relation to illegal wildlife trade;
• Fundamental understanding and application of SBCC approaches including evidence-based approaches such as the five-step approach and the theory of objective setting, target group identification, pre-testing, monitoring and adaptive management;
• Understanding of illegal wildlife supply chains and wildlife protection legal frameworks preferred;
• Experience in working with local and national level government counterparts;
• Background in working on behavior change in the health sector an advantage;
• Excellent understanding of Political, Economic, Social, Technology, Legal and Environment (PESTLE) contexts in Viet Nam will be an advantage;

How to apply:

Here are the link for detailed job description: 

https://wwfasia.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/jd_wildlife_demand_reduction_lead__usaid_viet_nam_biodiversity_conservation_program.pdf [2]

Send us your cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo of diplomas/certificates to [email protected] [3].vn, stating the position title [WWF – 092020] Wildlife Demand Reduction Lead – Full name in the subject line of the email, by 11th October 2020 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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