WWF, the global conservation organization, is seeking to recruit an Assistant, Network Performance Management (80%) based at WWF International in Gland, Switzerland.

This 80% position is responsible for providing administrative, analytical and communications support to the Director, Network Performance Management (50%), to Insight Project Manager and Project Coordinator (30%) using initiative, judgement, IT skills and knowledge of organisation.

The key requirements are:

• Commercial diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years relevant experience as an assistant in an international environment
• Good organizational, administrative and prioritization skills
• Diplomacy and ability to take initiative
• Sensitivity and understanding to deal with a variety of situations and the ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Excellent computer skills (Adobe, Webex, etc.) and commitment to providing quality service
• Good command of English, French (other languages an advantage)
• Adheres to WWF?s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results.

Please note that this is a local recruitment, restricted to the Geneva-Lausanne area.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org until Sunday 10 August 2008.

For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description.

• Amélioration de la gestion des Aires Protégées de Guyane et renforcement des réseaux nationaux et régionaux (avec le Suriname, le Guyana, l?Amapà).
• Réduction des impacts de l'orpaillage.
• Amélioration de l'utilisation des ressources forestières grâce notamment à l'utilisation de la certification pour pérenniser les méthodes de gestion durable des forêts.
• Maintien des populations viables d?espèces sauvages prioritaires
• Communication et Education à l'environnement visant à promouvoir les changements de comportement qui permettront d?assurer les fonctions écologiques des écosystèmes du plateau des Guyanes et le développement durable des activités socio-économiques de la région.

• La définition détaillée des actions à mener en Guyane afin de répondre aux objectifs fixés au niveau régional, l?identification des partenaires pour une mise en place efficace en Guyane, et un bon reporting technique et financier.
• L?élaboration et le suivi technique des documents de formalisation (convention, contrats) soutenant les actions identifiées, et les rapports (français et anglais) d?étape.
• Le suivi de terrain des interventions du WWF et des partenaires du programme.
• Le suivi financier des actions couvertes par le programme.
• La communication régulière autour du programme auprès des institutions locales et de l?ensemble des partenaires.

• Bac + 5 ( environnement ou en biologie ou école d?ingénieur ).
• Expérience professionnelle de 5 ans en gestion de projets, en milieu tropical appréciée.
• Anglais indispensable, portugais serait un plus.
• Connaissances dans le domaine de l'écologie forestière, et de la faune sauvage, et/ou de la certification forestière, et/ou de l?industrie extractive.
• Connaissance de l'organisation et du fonctionnement des institutions administratives régionales et départementales souhaitée.
• Aptitude à la communication avec tous les acteurs, aptitude à la conduite et à l'animation de réunion.
• Capacités et goût du travail en équipe multiculturelle, esprit d?analyse, esprit de synthèse et qualités rédactionnelles,
• Permis de conduire B indispensable, et forte mobilité géographique indispensable.

WWF is conducting a 3 years project funded by UNDP-GEF and DANIDA ?Coastal & marine biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in the Con Dao islands region?. The project aims to strengthen local capacity for coastal & marine biodiversity conservation, improve the integration of conservation and environmental management into development planning, establish a sustainable financing mechanism for biodiversity conservation, and link local efforts to national strategies and policy development, thus contributing to the conservation of globally significant coastal and marine biodiversity. 

WWF Vietnam Country Programme is seeking for experienced and qualified Vietnamese national candidates to fill the position COMMUNITY LIAISON CONSULTANT:

Main responsibilities:

The major duty is to liaise with recipient community (fishing community), the GEF-UNDP Project management Unit (PMU), private businesses, mass organizations, Con Dao National Park (CDNP), Community Consultative Group (CCG), Department of Fisheries and other district agencies in implementing the Alternative Income Generation (AIG) projects and livelihood support programmes identified in the Con Dao MPA Livelihoods Strategy. This would involve:

Research and development on market linkages for local AIG business projects (sustainable mariculture and marine tourism-based transportation)

Establishing personal relationships and business links between the AIG beneficiaries and private business

Organizing and/or participating in relevant meetings with above groups and other agencies, such as District and Provincial government, to provide updates to - and receive feedback from ? key stakeholders, on matters related to the livelihood programme.

Assist WWF and PMU inputs with the CCG and CDNP related to local governance improvement, particularly the formation of stakeholder community-based organization(s) (CBO) that are representative of the target groups under the livelihood support programme and which will effectively liaise with MPA managers, CCG and District officials 

Work with recipient community in establishing partnerships with private business that promote and facilitate AIG projects and other livelihood support activities 

Assist WWF and PMU with inputs to assist CCG/CBOs and recipient community in improving and/or completing a Monitoring and Evaluation system for AlG projects proposed in the livelihood programme

Stimulate awareness of public and local authorities on the needs of community and institutional supports to facilitate livelihood development and fisheries management, in order to ensure appropriate service delivery and practice

Assist WWF Vietnam staff and consultants with their related field assignments on Con Dao, in disseminating project information, and in providing regular updates to PMU.

Qualifications and Experience:

Proven ability to effectively communicate with local communities on issues related to sustainable development and/or environmental management

Experience working on livelihood programmes, community development and/or market development for small enterprises

Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues in Vietnam, particularly as they relate to coastal fisheries, as well as tourism (negative impacts as well as positive models).

Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills

Ability to work effectively and under minimal supervision 

Bachelor degree (or higher), preferable in social sciences, business or environmental sciences.

At least intermediate-level spoken and written English skills

Computer skills: MS Office suite of software, email, internet, etc.

Willing to spend minimum 50% of work time in Con Dao and willingness to travel when on mainland.

Ability to clearly demonstrate availability and work with WWF and PMU to agree on a tentative schedule and work plan that is timed around site-specific factors (tourist season, PMU activities, WWF field work), projected over two consecutive 6-month work plans.  Some flexibility however is required of consultant.

Candidate must be willing to spend minimum 50% of time on Con Dao (2-3 weeks per trip) and also willing to travel to southern provinces (e.g. Ninh Thuan, Vung Tau).  Candidate must be based in southern Vietnam. 

Applicants should send their CVs and covering letters in English to Ms. Bui Thu Hien, HR & Admin Assistant, WWF Vietnam Country Programme. Email: , or post to WWF Vietnam Office at 39 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 30 Jul 2008, with interviews afterward.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. No telephone contact

Interested candidate are invited to visit WWF websites: http://www.panda.org/greatermekong

• Strategic Planning and Leadership ? directing the development of WWF WMP?s Solomon Islands strategic plan in coordination with the global WWF International and WMP vision.
• Project Management ? leading the effort to design projects and supervising their development, implementation and monitoring/evaluation.
• Financial and Administrative Management ? ensure that appropriate policies, systems and procedures are in place in line with WWF International policies and ensure that project managers and finance and administration staff work together to properly manage and monitor the results of the Solomon Islands programme activities.
• Human Resources Management - work with Human Resources/Personnel staff in the WWF WMPO and the WWF SI offices, as well as with all WWF SI staff, to ensure that human resources policies and procedures comply with Solomon Islands labour laws and policies, as well as with WWF International and WWF WMPO policies and procedures.
• Representation ? Facilitate programme and project agreements with government, act as a focal point for national partners and organisations and understand and be familiar with external issues both nationally and in the region which impact the national programme.

Detailed Term of Reference

• Develop annual work plan with log frame in consultation with SHL Program Manager, Field Projects Managers and other Unit Heads.
• Support for effective implementation of program/project activities in the field.
• Review the workplan quarterly.
• Monitor program/projects and provide regular feedback to grantees, field project implementers and subordinates.
• Provide timely feedback to the supervisor on the programs/projects for strategic directions. 2. Budget Facilitation:
• Review annual project budgets prepared by project managers.
• Be responsible and accountable for the overall financial status of the SHL projects.
• Assist Operations Department for timely reporting to the concerned donors. 3. Technical Report Preparation & Submission:
• Prepare technical reports and send them to the concerned donors within the prescribed deadlines.
• Highlight and document innovations as appropriate, and incorporate the lessons learnt in the next period of planning. 4. Program Development:
• Support the Program Manager and Program Development Unit in developing new concepts.
• Support the Program Development Unit in developing proposals as and when needed for fundraising.
• Be innovative in envisioning the expansion of programs/projects.
• Brief current and prospective donors as and when needed.

• Make regular field visits to designated project sites at least three times a year or as deemed necessary for activity level monitoring.
• Coordination and Communication:
• Frequently coordinate and communicate with existing and prospective partners and donors at national and international levels.
• Ensure timely production and distribution of relevant publications.

• Remain informed and updated on relevant policy issues.
• Provide timely feedback to supervisor and take lead on addressing such issues.

• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.

• Internal:  Interacts frequently with Program Manager, Project Managers, Program Officers as well as other unit heads. Interacts regularly with other WWF staff. 
• External:  Interacts frequently with existing government, non-government and civil society partners, consultants, and grantees. Interacts regularly with partners, other WWF Global Program team and researchers.

• Knowledge: Bachelors degree in Environment Science, Natural Resource Management or a related field.
• Experience:  At least 5 years of field experience in implementing and managing programs/projects with extensive knowledge and experience on natural resource management and community based conservation.  It is preferable that the individual is experienced in working in mountain environment.
  
• It is preferable that the candidate is experienced in working in the mountain environment.

• Excellent communication skills that include program/project planning, monitoring, report writing and making presentations.
• Knowledge of data analysis, computer programs like MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point.