Project Officer (WWF-Vietnam)

About the position

• Position title: Project Officer, USAID Biodiversity Conservation
• Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Biodiversity Conservation, WWF-Viet Nam
• Supervises: N/A
• Location: Ha Noi

Background

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 environment issues and implemented field activities across the country.  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.

The “USAID Biodiversity Conservation” is a 5-year project starting from July 2020 to March 2025. The project aims to maintain and increase forest quality as well as protect and stabilize wildlife populations in high conservation value provinces (Ninh Binh, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Nam, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri, and Lam Dong). The project targets thirteen special use forests and six protection forests, linking forest management units across the landscape to maintain forest cover and connectivity of habitats vital for the protection of Vietnam’s threatened and endemic species.

• SA1: Promote Conservation-Friendly Enterprises in Forest Dependent Communities
• SA2: Strengthen Management of Special-use and Protection Forests
• SA3: Increase Functionality of Law Enforcement Systems for Forest and Wildlife Crimes
• SA4: Reduce Local Demand Through Behavior and Social Change Methodologies

Major Functions

The Project Officer reports to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and is responsible for supporting implementation and monitoring activities of all Strategic Approaches at the central and inter-provincial level.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Support DCOP, SA Leads and Specialists in planning for activities implementation at central and inter-provincial level.
• Prepare Activity Plan, Purchase Request for DCOP and SA Leads to review, upload on DocuSign for approval.
• Organize/implement project activities including but not limited to training of government staff, technical workshops, meetings, technical meetings with government counterparts.
• Support the implementation of consultant missions and participate in these as required.
• Support DCOP and SA leads in compiling SOWs and recruiting consultants (collating CVs, preparation evaluation forms, arranging interviews, and other paperwork).
• Support DCOP in some coordination tasks with CPMU, PPMUs/PAs as needed.
• Be responsible for the administration and proper collection of required monitoring data of workshops and project activities.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans and to quarterly and annual reports at the request of DCOP/ SA Leads.
• And perform other duties as required by DCOP.

Profile:

• Undergraduate degree (bachelor) in public administration, conservation, forestry, environmental management, or relevant development fields.
• More than 5-year working experience with development sector in Viet Nam; working experience in biodiversity conservation or forestry is an advantage.
• Experience with project management, consultancy management, and capacity building.
• Working experience with Government project management units is an advantage.
• Working experience with USAID-funded or WWF projects is an advantage.
• Working experience in a multi-cultural environment and with international organizations is an advantage.

• Fluency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Report writing, Networking skills.
• Working proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent presentation, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
• Adheres to WWF’s brand values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

Working Relationships:

• Internal: Reports to the WWF DCOP and collaborates closely with SA Leads. Interacts with other WWF staff on a per need basis and as directed by the DCOP.
• External: Interacts with stakeholders primarily at the central and provincial levels. Interacts with the provincial level, teams of implementing partners, other relevant projects and NGOs on an ad-hoc basis and as directed by the DCOP. Interacts with on a per need basis and as directed by the DCOP. Interacts regularly with service providers and consultants.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

How to apply

• Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
• Please send your applications to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn stating in the subject line: PO, USAID BCA – Fullname 

The deadline is July 23rd, 2023.

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

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