WWF Greater Mekong, Coordinator, Public Sector Partnership

If you have a strong conservation vision and great leadership track record, this job might just be for you!

WWF International, the global conservation organization is looking for a proven leader with extensive experience in South East Asia.


WWF Representative, Greater Mekong

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic thinker and thought leader who can ensure a high performing WWF Greater Mekong delivering conservation impact at a scale that matters for WWF’s Global Programme Priorities in the Greater Mekong Region. As Representative of WWF GM, you will lead all WWF staff members working for offices in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Regional team in Hanoi.

Location:

Hanoi, Vietnam.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure WWF GM delivers successfully on its conservation goals and objectives;
• Provides effective leadership and line management to the Director of WWF Country Offices in the region and senior staff of WWF-GM Regional Office guided by strong conservation vision for the region;
• Ensures that the Regional Office and Country Offices are effectively and efficiently managed in all Key areas – operations, finance, HR, conservation, communication and fundraising and building strong and empowered Country Office institutions with highly motivated, committed and skilled staff that deliver conservation impact at scale;
• At the regional level WWF GM provides Thought Leadership at the highest organisational level with its key partners in and outside of WWF so as to ensure optimal engagement and relationship management for mutually beneficial partnerships;
• Represent WWF-GM within the WWF network as well as with governments, industry leaders, donors, key supporters and key stakeholders.

What you need:

• A vision, passion and commitment to conservation and sustainable development to drive the necessary changes in the GM region;
• Proven leadership skills, excellent capacity to manage human and financial resources, strong skills in project planning, financing, implementation and evaluation;
• Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to operate at all levels and liaise effectively with local communities, government agencies, governmental policy and decision makers, as well the business community;
• Proven knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector, preferably of environmental non- government organisations;
• Demonstrated experience in driven the execution of strategic plans and change processes;
• Media relation skills and networks at the highest levels of Governments and Business;
• An advanced degree in Business Management, International Relations/Development and other related fields. Additional training or a degree in the field of Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management is a strong asset;
• Proficiency and applied experience in the field of international conservation, natural-resource management or international development;
• At least 10 years professional experience in a senior leadership role, with demonstrated success in successfully leading institutions and managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple donor budgets of three million plus.
• Superior oral and written communication skills in English;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to apply?

Applications must be submitted to Katja either via the link below ("Submit CV") or via email to applications@missiontalent.com stating WWF-REP-GM/+your surname in the subject line.

Kindly attach your relevant CV (in English) and a suitability statement (not more than 350 words), which summarizes how your profile aligns with the key job requirements and required skills and abilities of this role.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by Mission Talent for follow-up.