National Consultant, Fish stock & Biomass Assessment

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-Vietnam is part of WWF-Greater Mekong which operates in 5 countries: Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/

WWF-Vietnam is seeking a motivated National Consultant, Fish Stock & Biomass assessment who will be working for project: “Avoidance of maladaptation through climate smart agriculture and restoration of Lang Sen Wetland Reserve in Vietnam”. He/She will be responsible for: (i) provide scientific methods for sampling, reviewing, calculating, … and assessing the fish stock and fish biomass size spectra for Lang Sen Wetland Reserve; (2) carry out field work and desk study for fish stock and fish biomass size spectra assessment in dry and rainy seasons.

Base location: Hochiminh City, Vietnam

Key requirements:

• At least Master degree on fishery, aquatic resources or related to ecological conservation.
• At least 10 years of work experience in aquatic basic inventory, freshwater resources, and aquatic ecological conservation.
• Has/have a sound knowledge of biodiversity and natural resources.
• Strong links with relevant national and international organizations is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with complex problems in diverse institutions and cultural settings.

How to apply

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and curriculum vitae in English to [email protected]  by 25 March 2017.