Program Officer – Greater Mekong

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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 Program Officer for WWF-Greater Mekong (based in Hue) to provide technical, operational and communication support to the Regional Forest Program Manager (RFPM) under the scope of WWF – IKEA partnership project in 4 countries: Thailand, Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia as well as the Greater Mekong Forest Program.

Key requirements for the role:

Bachelor’s degree on Forest and/or Natural Resources Management
At least 3 years working with NGO as project or program support either with community engagement and development or monitoring & evaluation (M&E) or communication.
At least 2 years’ experience with NGO in working on the development of communication materials.
Experience with editing case studies and best practices.
Having worked in Greater Mekong countries is advantaged.
Experience with web maintenance

How to apply:

The detailed job descriptions is attached to this article. Send us your cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo of relevant diplomas/certificates to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn stating the position title [March 2021] GM Program Officer – Full name in the subject line of the email, by April 15th 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. “WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”

Please refer to the official webpage for JD and more information.

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