Technical Manager

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 Technical Manager for the MBI Project and NBSAP Activity, based in Hanoi with travels to project areas as required.

**Please note that this position is contingent on project award, funding and Donor Approval**

WWF-Vietnam is implementing with the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) in Cambridge (UK) a 1.5-year project on developing a pilot case study for Vietnam on a Multidimensional Biodiversity Index (MBI), a composite index on biodiversity for policy makers that aims to measure the state of biodiversity and its derived contributions to people at national levels. Additionally, WWF-Vietnam has also embarked on a partnership with other non-state conservation organizations to engage and support the Biodiversity Conservation Agency (BCA) on the development of the Vietnam National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for the period 2021-2030, a Vision to 2040, acknowledging and in alignment to the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), to submit it to the Prime Minister for approval within 2021.

Reporting to the Wildlife Practice Technical Advisor, the Technical Manager is responsible for delivery on technical, managerial and administrative tasks needed to ensure efficient implementation, coordination and compliance on both projects. The Technical Manager will be liaising with relevant organizations and government counterparts and lead on project approvals processes. The position will also oversee external technical consultancies for delivery of projects’ activities.

Key requirements for the role:

Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management or other Wildlife related fields.
Minimum 5 years of practical experience in conservation research and project management in an international/national conservation organization.
Experience in financial management and reporting.
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] Technical Manager, MBI - Full name

The deadline is May 5th, 2021

Location: Ha Noi

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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