Posted on 25 February 2022

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-Viet Nam
 
WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. 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 committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Wildlife Policy Officer (USAID STW), WWF-Viet Nam, based in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

Major Functions:
 
Reporting to the Saving Threatened Wildlife project’s Chief of Party (COP), the Wildlife Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the project Technical Leads with policy engagement and advocacy related to the priorities of the project in 1) knowledge management, policy development and advocacy work, 2) advising and contributing to policy and advocacy efforts that support the Government of Viet Nam to meet its global agreements, 3) helping to strengthen or develop existing regulations related to the trade in wildlife in Viet Nam and 4) enabling the Government of Viet Nam to take a leadership position in preventing illegal wildlife trade regionally and internationally.
 
Requirements:

• Bachelor or preferably Master’s degree in public policy, environmental policy, natural resources management, environmental law, international development or related field;
• At least 3 years of practical experience in area(s) related to the above-mentioned area(s);
• Experience and knowledge of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Conservation Biodiversity Framework (CBD) and wildlife management frameworks;
• Good analytical skills, and the ability to work with global WWF staff, technical and scientific teams, and other external partners;
• Strong skills in national and international teamwork and demonstrated ability to work in a devolved team situation;
• 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 and innovate fearlessly;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. 

How to apply:

• The detailed JD is attached to this post. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
• For external candidates, please send your applications to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn stating in the subject line: STW Wildlife Policy Officer – Full name. 

The deadline is March 9th , 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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