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Title | Freshwater Conservation Manager |
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Position: Freshwater Conservation Manager Organisation: WWF Cambodia (part of WWF Greater Mekong Programme) Duty station: Kratie & Stung Treng Provinces, north-eastern Cambodia Starting date: 1 May 2009 (or earlier) Deadline: 8 April 2009 Salary: USD 35,000-40,000/yr gross (depending on experience) plus benefits WWF, one of the world’s largest independent conservation organizations, has a global network active in more than 100 countries. As part of the WWF Greater Mekong Program (GMP), WWF Cambodia manages a wide array of conservation projects. We seek experienced international candidates for the position of: Freshwater Conservation ManagerThe Mekong River Ecoregion is one of WWF's Global 200 priority ecoregions. The Mekong River in the Kratie and Stung Treng Provinces, as well as the catchment areas of its three main tributaries the Srepok, Se San, and Se Kong, are priority areas for conservation for WWF Cambodia and the WWF GMP Living Mekong Programme. The Freshwater Conservation Manager leads coordination, development, planning, management, reporting, and monitoring of WWF efforts to conserve key freshwater habitats, aquatic species, and ecological functions of the Mekong River Ecoregion in Cambodia, working closely with the Country Director, Programme Manager, Ecoregion Coordinators, and project managers. The position is responsible for all aspects of this work, including the planning, management, financial, and administrative aspects as part of a team with other WWF staff, handling some matters directly and delegating other duties. He/she also works with government agencies at all levels, NGOs, communities, and other stakeholders. Major Responsibilities:
· University degree (preferably at Masters level) in a relevant discipline such as biology, ecology, conservation, natural resource management, or a fisheries/wetlands related discipline · At least 5 years experience managing conservation or natural resource management programmes or multiple projects and project-teams · Experience of co-operative work and negotiating with NGOs and Government officials at all levels · Significant staff supervisory experience with the ability to manage and interact at all levels of an international, multicultural and multilingual organization · Proven fund-raising achievements · Experience of working in Cambodia or the Mekong regionEssential skills:
Desirable skills:
Please send your CV, contact details of three referees and a cover letter to: Human Resources Officer WWF Cambodia #54, Street 352 Sangkat Beng Keng Kang I Khan Chamkarmon Phnom Penh Or via email to: jobwwfcam@wwfgreatermekong.org attention of Human Resources Officer In all cases clearly mentioning ‘Freshwater Conservation Manager’ in the subject line (without quotation marks). Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 13 April. (Telephone) interviews will be in the week of 20-24 April. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. |