Footprint Conservation 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-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/. 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 Footprint Conservation Director (based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City). The Footprint Conservation Director is a member of the Country Management team and will oversee the delivery of all conservation outcomes and partnerships under the technical areas of conservation footprint drivers including Oceans, Climate and Energy, Foods and Sustainable Financing. S/he will ensure that the program development and implementation aligns with the Country Strategy in those areas and delivers the conservation objectives therein including ensuring tracking of impact for national, regional and global reporting.

Key requirements for the role:

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.
At least 10 years of post-graduate full-time practical experience preferably in plastic and natural resources projects, including, ideally, 2 years in the WWF network;
Minimum 5 years of proven track record in project management, leading teams in public-funded projects of > 4 million USD.
Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly;
Adheres to WWF’s brand values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging

The detailed terms of references can be found HERE.

How to apply

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo of relevant diplomas/certificates to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn, stating the position title: [April 2021] Footprint Conservation Director - Full name in the subject line of the email.

The deadline for this position is May 3rd, 2021

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

Job Details

Organisation Name:

WWF

Location:

Hanoi or Hochiminh

Application Deadline:

Mon, 2021-05-03