Plastic Policy Officer

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 Plastic Policy Officer, WWF-Viet Nam, based in Hanoi.

The Plastic Policy Officer is in charge of support the Plastic Policy team in general and the Senior Project Officer on Global Plastic Policy & EPR in  (1) knowledge management, policy development and advocacy work and provide back-end support to enable policy and advocacy efforts towards a new legally binding global agreement; (2) (technically, financially, and logistically) implementing the Plastic program in WWF-Viet Nam in the context of developing EPR and relevant policies as well as strengthening regional and international potential initiatives in addressing (marine) plastic pollution at both the global and national.

Key requirements for the role:

• Bachelor or preferably Master degree in solid waste management, environmental policy, environmental economy, or natural resources management;
• At least 3 years of practical experience in area(s) related to the above-mentioned area(s);
• Interest in international environmental politics and motivation for making a global difference to stop the plastic pollution problem
• 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 in the subject line: Plastic Policy Officer - Full Name.

The deadline is June 2nd, 2021

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

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