Cambodia: Regional Initiative Lead for Wildlife and Wildlife Crime

Jun 4, 2016 | World Wildlife Fund for Nature
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The Greater Mekong region is one of the biologically richest places on the planet; its varied natural resources support the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people in mainland Southeast Asia.WWF-Greater Mekong (GM) – on the ground in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam – is working to conserve the region’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife.

WWF-Greater Mekong is seeking an experienced Regional Initiative Lead for Wildlife and Wildlife Crime who will takes the overall lead for the implementation of the Regional Initiative for Wildlife and Wildlife Crime, one of the three regional strategies of the WWF-GM SP (FY16-20). The Lead is responsible for the delivery of the 2020 Outcomes defined in the Wildlife and Wildlife Crime Initiative, and for ensuring sufficient resources and capacity are mobilised to achieve these outcomes. The lead also coordinates Regional Hub support for the implementation of the Wildlife goals of the country conservation strategies of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam and directs the implementation of two, of the three, regional Big Wins.

Base location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Key requirements:

  • Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, development studies, or in relevant fields

  • Qualification in programme and project management

  • At least 7 years of practical experience in managing programme related to species, protected areas, and impact monitoring system.

  • Experience in developing and writing related project proposals to aid agencies, foundations, corporate sector and other individual donors.

  • Proven successful fundraising experience

How to apply

Detailed Job Description for this position can be found at WWF’s website www.panda.org under Jobs.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and curriculum vitae in English tovacancy@wwfgreatermekong.org  by 5 June 2016

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.