Location: Quang Nam
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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.
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What we do
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About WWF-Viet Nam
WWF-Viet Nam was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF-Viet Nam 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/ [1]. WWF-Viet Nam 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-Viet Nam.
We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Field Work based Livelihood Officer, based in Quang Nam.
Major Functions:
As Field Work Based Livelihood Officer of The Velux Program, (s) he is responsible for maintaining the relationship with the related district, and commune levels. Besides, (s)he will work closely with implementing partners to develop the program work plan, provide technical support to implement project activities in the field; be responsible to write the activity reports, including financial reports, and report directly to the Project Manager. (S)he also ensures the achievement of the Program Objectives, Outcomes/Outputs, and Targets, this includes responsibilities for the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the Program.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agroforestry, forestry, or other relevant fields
- Knowledge of sustainable livelihood, livelihood for community living near nature forest.
- Minimum 5 years of practical experience in implementing projects, preferably in livelihood development, developing the nursery for HHs, or related field.
- Strong knowledge and experience in working with Government officials, NGOs, and local partners.
- Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply
The detailed JDs [2] are attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
For external candidates outside the WWF network, please send your applications to [email protected] [3] stating in the subject line: Field Work Based Livelihood Officer - Full name
The deadline is July 23rd, 2023.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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