Program Officer (WCS)

Position: Program Officer

Reports to: Wildlife Health and Conservation Team Leader

Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program

Team/Division: Wildlife Health and Conservation

Employment Type: Full time

Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s staff

Expected travel: Approximately 40% travel within Viet Nam as requested

Organization Background

WCS Viet Nam Program Overview

Job Summary

• Supporting in planning and implementing project activities including wildlife disease surveillance, biosecurity risk assessment, and species conservation;
• Supporting in sustaining partnerships with local, national, and international partners;
• Ensuring efficient and accurate organization of documentation and finances for species conservation and wildlife health projects, in consultation with direct supervisor and other managers;
• Supporting to establish a wildlife health surveillance system focused on SARS-CoV-2 and assessing viral spillover risk and wildlife trade and consumption as a pathway for infectious disease emergence.

Responsibilities

1. Be responsible for planning and implementation of field-based activities, including but not limited to organizing field trip schedules and travel logistics; collections of samples from wild animals, appropriate storage and handling of these samples, and acquisition of export and sample transport permits where necessary for diagnostics;
2. Conduct biosecurity risk assessment at project sites; and provides inputs on safety issues and risks of transmission;
3. Be in charge of field data collection, data entry associated with wildlife disease surveillance and other research studies; supports data tabulation from field surveys, DNA molecular tests, and others as relevant;
4. Run data analysis as instructed and reporting to project partners.
5. Assures timely preparation and report on budget and expenditures of the activities in charge.

1. Supports the establishment of good working relationships with locals, relevant Vietnamese government laboratories, government agencies, and research/academic institutions to secure the necessary support for project activities, including field survey, animal capture, sample collection, sample transport/storage, disease diagnostics, and dissemination of results.
2. Communicates and coordinates with Wildlife Health and Conservation Team partners and relevant Viet Nam institutions.
3. Contributes to ideas and development of new health and species conservation projects in collaboration with other teams in the WCS Viet Nam program.

1. Represents the Wildlife Health and Conservation Team in public meetings and events, as required.
2. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum bachelor/college degree in a related field of veterinary medicine or biology, or wildlife conservation;
• Relevant work experience in a similar position is preferred;
• Basic skills and awareness of bio-risk management, animal handling, biological sample collection, data recording, and sample management;
• An interest in supporting the management and implementation of program activities;
• Language: English and Vietnamese language is essential to effective performance in this position;
• Computer skills mandatory, fluency in Microsoft Office Applications;
• Concern for and understanding of wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset.

Application Process

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/rw9xGearNHocAiBt8 latest by 23:59 of June 5, 2023.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations.

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