Aquaculture Senior Project Officer, BioDev2030 – phase 2 (WWF)

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.

Reports to: Project Manager, BioDev2030 – phase 2, WWF-Viet Nam.
Supervises: consultants when required
Location: Ca Mau or Can Tho, Viet Nam with frequent travels to provinces as required
Deadline: 05th September 2024

Major functions:

The Aquaculture Senior Project Officer, BioDev2030 project phase 2 will support the Project Manager in working with partners to develop the project workplan, implement project activities related to aquaculture in the field and develop the reports as required by the project. (S) he also ensures the achievement of the project Objectives, Outcomes/Outputs, this includes responsibilities for the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the project.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the project activities related to aquaculture as the project workplan ; Prepare and update project annual and quarterly workplans, and submits these to project manager;
Prepare project progress reports and the project final report with the support of project manager; In charge of organising related project meetings, workshops, events;
Regularly report to and keep the project manager up-to-date on project progress and implementation issues;
Supervise consultants as required;

Profile:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in aquaculture, natural resources management, development study, trade policy, or a related field;
Additional qualifications in supporting project implementation, communication, business or marketing are advantage;
At least 10 years of practical experience working in the Vietnamese aquaculture sector with donorfunded projects, fisheries companies or associations;
Working knowledge of the policy and institutional context for aquaculture law enforcement and governance reforms in Viet Nam;
Knowledge of the realities of government agencies, development partners, donor institutions, and the not-for-profit sector in Vietnam;
Experience in working with private sectors and NGOs in Viet Nam, in particular with WWF are an advantage;

Required skills and competencies:

Communications and dissemination skills;
Networking and teamwork skills;
Planning, organisation, time management, facilitation and coordinator skills;
Good project administration and financial management, and organisational skills;
Fluency in written and spoken English and Vietnamese;
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.

Working relationships

Internal:

Close working relationship with the Project Manager; day-to-day working relationship with the project team;
Work closely with relevant staff of WWF-Viet Nam including communication, policy and staff working on forestry issues;
Work with finance team on financial aspects;
Work in collaboration with Mekong Delta Landscape team, and advisors, communication team of WWF Viet Nam

External:

Work closely with GoV counterparts and appropriate government entities, including MARD, MONRE, and provincial relevant departments;
Liaise with fisheries associations and fisheries companies in the Mekong Delta landscape.
Liaise with other NGOs/organisations for collaboration in implementing project activities;
Liaise and work with media when required;

How to apply:

The detailed JDs are attached to this mail. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Fullname - CV/CL”.
Please send your applications to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn stating in the subject line: SPO CM – Fullname