Project Manager cum. Central Annamite Landscape (CAL) Forest Coordinator

Location: Hue 

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-Viet Nam

WWF-Viet Nam was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF-Viet Nam 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/. WWF-Viet Nam 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-Viet Nam. 

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Project Manager cum. Central Annamite Landscape (CAL) Forest Coordinator, WWF-Viet Nam, based in Hue.

Major Function:

The Project Manager is responsible for overall project management (technical, financial, and administrative aspects) to ensure the project will be effectively implemented to achieve the designed targets. Specific tasks shall include (i) securing the project approval from competent authorities; (ii) maintaining close working relationship with related government agencies at different levels; (iii) working closely with implementing partners to develop the project work plan; (iv) providing technical support to project staff to implement project activities in the field; (v) producing and submitting reports to donor.

For the role as Central Annamite Landscape (CAL) Forest Coordinator, s/he will be responsible for ensuring the cohesion and alignment between WWF-Viet Nam and the broader WWF Network within Forest Practice. Coordination with other teams in the fields of wildlife, sustainable finance, and markets, which link to forest conservation initiatives, is also required.

Requirement:

• Master’s degree in natural resources management, forestry, or other relevant fields
• Excellent knowledge of sustainable forest management, forest policies, forest plantation, and restoration.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in implementing projects, preferably in forestry or related field.
• Strong knowledge and experience in working with Government officials, NGOs, and local partners.
• 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: Project Manager (Hue) - Fullname 

The deadline is 27th September 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.