Cambodia: Conservation Programme Manager


Sep 27, 2015 | World Wildlife Fund
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From its origins as a small group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations – supported by 5 million people and active in over 100 countries on five continents. WWF-Cambodia is looking for a qualified and energetic Conservation Programme Manager who is responsible for the implementation of the Country Conservation Programme and contributing to the Greater Mekong Programme Strategic Plan.

He/she will have the chance to lead and provides measurable inputs to ensure the delivery of an challenging and interesting conservation strategy and programme, implementing at the landscape level. He/she manages an committed team based in Phnom Penh but also in Mondulkiri, Kratie and Stung Treng Provimces . He/she will also ensure resource prioritisation and allocation and work plan coherence across the landscapes. He/she is also responsible for coordination with partners and representing WWF in national, regional and international.

Location:  

The position is based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
 

What you need:

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, development studies, or in relevant fields
• 7 years of practical experience in leading and managing integrated programme, 3 years of which should be in the Cambodia
• Proven experience of managing programmes funded by a diversity of sources including governments and aid agencies, private sector donors with annual budget of 2-3 millions USD
• Experience of working and negotiating with donors at all levels, and working with key regional and international institutions e.g. ADB, EU, UNDP, ASEAN, and the Mekong River Commission
• Thorough understanding of socio-economic, conservation and development issues in Cambodia
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Khmer language is desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office

Adhere to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
For detailed job description, please visit the Employment page of http://cambodia.panda.org

Salary Range: USD 45,573 to USD 68,359 per year plus other competitive benefits.

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to WWF-Cambodia, #21, Street 322, Sangkat Beng Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh or via email address: jobwwfcam@wwfgreatermekong.org  with the subject line conservation programme manager. Please state your salary expectation when you apply for this role. No salary expectation, your application will not be considered.