Biodiversity Team Coordinator (FFI)

Fauna & Flora International

Fauna & Flora International (FFI) saves species from extinction and habitats from destruction, while improving the livelihoods of local people. Our guiding principles are to work with and alongside local partnerships, act as a catalyst for change, make conservation relevant, and base decisions on sound science. Founded in 1903, FFI is the world’s longest established international conservation body; our conservation work, and impact, spans the globe.

Asia Pacific Programme

Working closely with local partners, the Asia-Pacific Programme currently includes a broad range of species and landscape targeted conservation initiatives in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and Myanmar, and has country programme offices in Phnom Penh, Jakarta, Hanoi and Yangon. Around 70 projects are being implemented in the region by a team of approximately 200 staff, consultants, volunteers and partner organisations with an annual regional budget of approximately USD 10 million.

Vietnam Programme

The FFI Vietnam Programme, established in 1997, is at the forefront of conserving this unique and threatened wildlife and we have experienced some significant successes especially in the recovery of primate populations. Our programme includes a focus on: species conservation; strengthening the protected area network and improving management effectiveness; conservation and connectivity at the landscape scale; supporting the wellbeing of local communities and enabling community-based conservation approaches, placing local stakeholders at the forefront of forest management, protection and monitoring; addressing illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade, and conservation of marine biodiversity.

The Opportunity

You will have a strong proven track record in the delivery of technical reports and scientific publications, and provide technical input to programme development and proposal writing. You will be skilled in providing technical advice and input to the design, development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of conservation outcomes.

Terms and Conditions

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Duration of Contract: Two years, fixed-term contract with potential of extension
• Probation Period: Two months
• Salary Range: Gross USD1,500 – USD2,000 per month (negotiable based on qualification and experiences)
• Location: FFI Vietnam Programme Office, Hanoi, with regular travel across Vietnam
• Benefits:
  • 25 working days annual leave entitlement
  • Medical and social insurance
  • Public holidays following Vietnam Labor Code
• Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday for 8 hours per day from 8.30am to 5.30pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Job Description

• Job Title: Biodiversity Team Coordinator, FFI Vietnam Country Programme
• Reporting to: Country Programme Manager or Senior Technical Specialist, FFI Vietnam Country Programme
• Line Manager of: The incumbent will supervise Biodiversity Officer(s) and Assistant(s) of the FFI, Vietnam Programme, under the direction and supervision of the Country Director and Senior Technical Specialist
• Key Internal Relationships: Senior Technical Specialist, Country Programme Manager, FFI Vietnam Programme, Projects Managers, Vietnam Finance Manager and Finance Team, Technical and Communications staff
• Working with: Project teams; routinely liaise with local government agencies, local communities and community-based organisations, partner NGOs, and national and international academic partners, representing the values and interests of FFI at all times.

Purpose:

Specific Duties:

The Biodiversity Team Coordinator leads on biodiversity-related activities with the following duties:

• Work with Senior Technical Specialist and Project Teams to design methods/approach for any biodiversity surveys, census, research and monitoring;
• Work with Senior Technical Specialist and Project Teams to develop biodiversity monitoring routes, protocols, datasheets/table-based systems, and manage databases;
• Provide training in the various biodiversity/ species survey, monitoring and assessment techniques to different Project Team members such as Community Conservation Team (CCT), Biodiversity Monitoring Team (BMT), Gibbon Monitoring Team (GMT) to improve data collection and analysis and management of data;
• Lead on field work of surveys, including primate surveys/censuses, biodiversity surveys, habitat assessments/research, species ecology research;
• Work with the Project Managers/Leads and / or technical staff of protected areas/national parks/Forest Protection Department (FPD) to provide reports on biodiversity/species monitoring, including recommendations to improve quality of monitoring and support law enforcement;
• Work with the Senior Technical Specialist in writing technical reports (based on the above), and scientific papers (where possible).

• Drawing from field experience and data (which the Team Coordinator will manage), support the development of new concepts and funding proposals, to fund programme activities.
• Inputs to support the development of high-quality donor reports

• Maintain good working relations with FFI’s governmental partners at all levels including provincial, district, commune and community partners and other NGOs/INGOs working at project sites;
• Work with FFI project staff and local partners to identify data / research and conservation needs, set priorities, and then plan and implement field activities;
• Support project managers to understand and meet targets, in terms of project research (data needs) and monitoring, and its use for supporting improved forest protection, biodiversity conservation and protected area/forest management;
• Provide Mission Term of References (MTOR) before and Back to the Office Reports (BTOR) after every field trip;
• Review and approve Mission Term of References (MTOR) before and Back to the Office Reports (BTOR) after every field trip of line managed staff;
• Provide regular reports on biodiversity monitoring activities;
• Provide logistical, technical and capacity building support to project partners, as appropriate;
• Work with partners and through coordination of consultants, ensure activities are well implemented and in accordance with high environmental and conservation standards;
• Support field visits and field work by visitors (e.g. FFI UK staff or donors), advisors and consultants;
• Provide additional support to the project activities where required to ensure implementation continues to meet conservation goals at all project sites, in particular the following:
  • Help translate documents between English and Vietnamese when requested by line manager;
  • Provide logistical support for specific activities in Hanoi when requested by line manager;
• Representation of FFI in advocating biodiversity conservation policy forum.

• Proactively identify, and where asked, help to develop and nurture relationships and partnerships with third parties, including local government agencies, local communities and community-based organisations, partner NGOs etc.

• Where asked, represent FFI at key fora, including conferences, consultations, negotiations, meetings, workshops, briefings and in working groups, improving the visibility of FFI’s work in Vietnam and elsewhere

• Bring to the attention of the Country Director and Senior Technical Specialist any news-worthy items arising within the country programme
• Provide support to the production of high-quality public reports and journal articles on FFI’s work in Vietnam
• Provide editorial review and input to the creation of awareness / PR materials and communication outputs (website text, blogs, social media posts, etc.) to the communication staff (UK and VN)

Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent conservation skills with proven experience in design, development, implementation and evaluation conservation outcomes
• Strong technical conservation skills related to protected area management, including capacity building, patrolling/patrol planning and ranger-based law enforcement
• Strong conservation skills related to biodiversitysurvey/research design
• Strong verbal communication and people (soft)skills, with ability to present, negotiate and persuade at all levels with confidence and credibility
• Strong written communication skills, including report writing
• Strong capacity building skills, including the development of training assessments, courses, materials and evaluations
• Good in English (spoken and written)
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills, with ability to work to multiple deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook and Excel
• Sufficient GIS skills
• Strategic planning skills

• Biodiversity research and monitoring skills

Academic and practical knowledge and experience

• A relevant degree e.g. biology, biogeography, forestry, conservation science, wildlife sciences
• Substantial knowledge of protected areas, including management (effectiveness) and protection (enforcement), both ranger and community based
• Specific knowledge and experience in biodiversity survey/research and monitoring design
• Experience in wildlife conservation in a similar national or international organisation
• Experience working with government agencies, communities and community-based organisations, partner NGOs and for-profit entities
• Experience in capacity building
• Understanding of operational risk management

• Advanced degree or equivalent qualification in biodiversity conservation or related science/social science (Preferably Masters in Life Sciences with at least five years of experience and/ or PhD in similar subjects)

• Commitment to FFI’s strategy and approach
• Commitment to FFI’s values and these behavioural qualities
• Commitment to organisational and legal compliance
• Commitment to responsible management of donor funds
• Output-driven
• Rigorous and diligent approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead the programme independently in a remote setting with logistical constraints
• Ability to represent FFI in politically sensitive or unsettled contexts
• Team player, demonstrating ability to seek out and harness the views and contributions of others
• Ability to build positive personal and organisational relationships
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment
• Flexible and respectful of colleagues in approach to work

How to Apply

In your cover letter, please explain why you feel you should be considered for this post, highlighting your relevant skills, knowledge and experience and how they meet the requirements of the role profile.

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by email or telephone. Please specify your preferred method of contact in your covering letter and indicate where you saw the position advertised.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Applicants with Disabilities

FFI encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application, please contact Le Hong Viet, Admin Officer, FFI, on Tel: +84 (0) 243 7194183 or Email: viet.hong.le@fauna-flora.org

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