Wildlife Demand & Behavior Change Communications Specialist

Winrock International

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Wildlife Demand & Behavior Change Communications Specialist

Winrock is seeking resumes for a Wildlife Demand & Behavior Change Communications Specialist for the anticipated Vietnam Biodiversity Conservation activity. This position will be based in Hanoi or Da Nang, Vietnam. The anticipated project will improve the conservation of biodiversity and management of natural resources and critical ecosystems at key sites.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with additional information on the positions available. These positions do not include expat benefits and require the candidate to be eligible to work in Vietnam without sponsorship from Winrock. Donor-funded project experience required.

Positions are contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Responsibilities:

Lead project technical direction and activity implementation on wildlife demand management and behavior change communications
Identify and build on successful practices in assessing cultural behavior, incentive structures, power relations, and other factors shaping behavior
Develop technical reports, workshop materials, presentations, and other materials relevant to reducing wildlife demand and behavior change communications
Facilitate relationship-building with relevant government agencies, civil society organizations and other local stakeholders on wildlife demand related activities
Provide management oversight to project staff and activities related to reducing wildlife demand and behavior change communications
Visit project areas regularly to assure progress towards activity objectives and goals
Support and monitor the implementation of annual work plans and progress report preparation, monitoring all deliverables and contribute to monitoring performance indicators
Support knowledge management and continued project learning across all stakeholders
Carry out other tasks as assigned by the project leadership and Winrock’s Home Office

Minimum Experience Required:

Five years of team leader experience in Vietnam
Advanced degree in communications, psychology, law, biology, environment, policy, management or related field
Experience with assessing behavior through polling or surveys, quantitative and qualitative social science research, use of social media or community approaches to influence behavior, developing communications strategies to influence behavior
In depth experience working with the Government of Vietnam on biodiversity and conservation initiatives
Strong relationships and networks in the Vietnam conservation and media communities
Proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Native fluency in Vietnamese
Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

How to apply:

Interested candidates with the right qualifications and motivation are invited to apply for your appropriate position no later than March 20, 2020 at the following link: https://www.winrock.org/join-us/careers/job-openings/?gh_jid=4686467002