Posted on January, 25 2021

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 Advisor - Wildlife to support technical inputs into the overall biodiversity monitoring and wildlife related initiatives in WWF-Vietnam. The role contributes to strategic direction of the program, leading oversight of the technical quality of wildlife related work, identifying and developing new approaches, and funding opportunities, provision of technical guidance, trainings and support, acting as a WWF representative on technical issues in relevant fora. He/she helps ensure cohesion and alignment between WWF-Vietnam and the broader WWF Network within the Wildlife Practice.  

Besides, the Technical Advisor - Wildlife will take the role as National Coordinator for the Saola Working Group (which is managed on behalf of the SWG by WWF in Viet Nam), which requires coordination with national and international partners on Saola detection, capture, breeding and reintroduction. This position works in both a technical role and as political liaison and requires reporting and financial management.

In order to be a good fit, you should have:
 

• PhD in Wildlife related field. 
• At least 8 years of experience in project management/research in an international/national development organisation or similar, of which at least 5 years should be in a related field.  
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of development and conservation issues and the context of  Vietnam and the Wildlife field, including wildlife trade issues.  
• Experience with strategy and programme development, including successful fundraising. 
• Experience of working with Government officials, local communities and donors. 
• Fluency in English both written and spoken;  
• Computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft office, relevant conservation software, etc.).  

How to apply:

The detailed Job Description for this position is attached to this article. Send us your cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo of diplomas/certificates to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn stating the position title [WWF - 012021] Wildlife Technical Advisor – Full name in the subject line of the email, by 1st February 2021

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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