Posted on 17 June 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.
We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Corporate Partnerships Officer (USAID STW), based in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

Major Functions:

Reporting to the Saving Threatened Wildlife project’s Partnership Technical Lead, the Corporate Partnerships Officer (USAID STW) is responsible for supporting the advancement of the project’s engagement and partnership priorities with the private sector through innovative, insight-led private sector outreach strategies that increase private sector buy-in and leadership to counter wildlife trafficking (CWT) efforts, and leverage businesses and business associations to influence change towards “zero-tolerance for wildlife consumption”.

S/he will be expected to oversee and deliver the key priorities and activities under the Strategic Approach including 1) knowledge management, private sector engagement and outreach action plan, 2) facilitating structured collaboration and mechanism within key business sectors that promote model championing behavior, networking and advocacy for relevant policy/practice changes, 3) building resilience and capacity for Vietnamese businesses to identify and address illegal wildlife trade (IWT) associated risks (legal, financial and reputational) through mainstreaming CWT regulation into corporate social responsibility (CSR) and related business policy arrangement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years professional experience in a relevant field such as business management, sustainability management, supply chains, international trade, conservation, natural resource management, international development, or advanced degree with 3 years’ experience.
• Practical experience in project management within conservation, trade and/or private sectors, including experience in engaging with business communities in Viet Nam.
• Familiar with environmental and conservation issues in Viet Nam with good understanding of illegal wildlife trade and consumption issues and businesses’ roles in sustainable development.
• Collaborative, innovative campaigner driven toward solution centered campaign management;
• Excellent internal and external communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate complex issues in a clear manner to a wide variety of audiences across diverse channels (online, TV, print, radio, etc.);
• Adherence to WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration;
• 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. 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 Corporate Partnerships Officer – Full name.

The deadline is July 3rd , 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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