Myanmar: Deputy Landscape Manager

Sep 5, 2020 | World Wide Fund for Nature
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The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment.

WWF-Myanmar is seeking a suitable and qualified candidate for a Deputy Landscape Manager (Dawna Tenasserim) position to be based in Dawei, Myanmar to lead and advance the wildlife work in Dawna Tenasserim as well as undertake some of the current responsibilities of the Landscape Manager.

Background

WWF Myanmar was established in 2013 and is working to conserve the country’s biodiversity and build a sustainable future for people and wildlife. The focus is on promoting green economy within national policies and sustaining and protecting biodiversity and ecological connectivity of the transboundary Dawna Tenasserim (DT) landscape through an integrated landscape approach, and the Ayeyarwady river basin through an integrated river basin approach. Find out more at www.wwf.org.mm

Major Function

The Deputy Landscape Manager will lead the overall implementation of wildlife work in DT and oversee and lead on key cross-cutting initiatives and projects of the landscape programme. This position will involve engaging with key stakeholders, strengthening their capacity, implementing programme activities in partnership, managing complex relationships, fundraising, and increasing awareness of wildlife conservation.

Major Responsibilities

  • Biodiversity surveys:
    • Lead and manage all aspects of biodiversity surveys in DT, including camera trap surveys, wildlife monitoring units, e-DNA, community-based surveys (bird and fish).
  • Wildlife Protection
    • Lead and manage all aspects of managing wildlife protection in DT. This includes SMART patrols, capacity building and handholding, protection planning, data analysis, and report generation.
  • Illegal Wildlife Trade
    • Lead all aspects of containing illegal wildlife trade in DT.
  • And management responsibilities.

The detailed job description is at https://www.wwf.org.mm/en/myanmar_career_page/?uNewsID=364637

Requirements

  • Master’s or higher degree or other relevant qualification in zoology, biology, wildlife conservation, or related fields
  • Excellent understanding of species and landscape conservation challenges and opportunities in Myanmar and/or mainland Asia
  • At least 5 years of practical experience as a field biologist in Myanmar and/or mainland Asia, and especially in designing and undertaking wildlife and other biodiversity surveys, law enforcement and illegal wildlife trade
  • Proven experience in managing complex external relationships including with government, and local communities
  • Experience in managing projects and high-performance teams
  • Experience in donor liaison, fundraising, and proposal writing
  • Good understanding of how wildlife, forest and sustainable agriculture fit together in biodiversity conservation at the landscape level
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Myanmar or Karen language will be an asset
  • Knowledge of GIS and SMART patrol tool will be a distinct advantage

Closing Date: 10th September 2020 (Thursday)

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae stating the position title and reference number in English by email to vacancy.mm@wwf.org.mm (application documents should be addressed as Document_Yourfullname).

WWF does not discriminate the applicants based on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. ALL are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.