Project Director

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 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/.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 Project Director for the Hue TVA project, based in Hue. As our Project Director, you will be responsible for the overall control, planning, management, implementation and reporting of the Hue TVA Project and ensures compliance with the Project Document and WWF’s contractual obligations. This includes responsibilities for technical, financial and administrative aspects of the Project.

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

At least Master’s degree in a field relevant to project/programme administration and/or water/natural resources management, environmental or conservation management or relevant fields.
Proven experience in managing large and complex environment & development projects/ programmes in developing country
At least 10 years of post-graduate full-time practical experience preferably in waste management and natural resources projects
Minimum 5 years of proven track record in project management, leading teams in public-funded projects of > 2 million USD.
Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions and international relations.
Knowledge of M&E methodology, quality assurance. Knowledge of Project/Programme Planning and Management; familiar with implementing ESMF.

How to apply:

The detailed Job Description is attached to this article, or find more details HERE. Send us your cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo of diplomas/certificates to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn stating the position title [re-ad Feb 2021] Hue TVA Project Director – Full name in the subject line of the email, by 7th March 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. “WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”