I. Background
WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environment issues and implemented field activities across the country. Find out more at Viet [protected info]
WWF recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. A competent workforce, thoroughly trained, properly motivated, and bound together by mutual trust and common objectives is crucial to the success of WWF
II. Major Functions
The Senior Project Officer, Nature-based Solutions CRxN Mekong Project, will be responsible for the coordinating and managing the field implementation of activities in the buffer zone of Lang Sen Wetland Conservation including planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project's activities under supervising of the
Project Manager to ensure compliance with the Project Document and WWF's contractual obligations.
III. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinating and managing the field implementation of activities under the CRxN Mekong project:
- Support Project Manager and other team members in implementing project activities to ensure the effective and timely delivery of project outcomes
- Track and report project activities' progress and performance, including coordinating with team members and consultants to generate and deliver reports to Project Manager such as technical progress reports (TPR) and updates to WWF monitoring system in Project performance tracking (PPT)...
- Track, manage, and report the spending of activities under each project outcome quarterly, including updates and revisions on the project budget, to Project Manager
- Support Project Manager and other team members in leading the organizing, setting agendas, and managing training workshops, workshops meetings, conferences, site visits, consultation meetings, and community meetings... in coordination with project stakeholders, including attending events as Project representative
- Support Project Manager, other team members, and external Consultants in preparing, designing, and implementing technical surveys and studies including TOR and bidding procedure, if required- Support Project Manager and other team members with risk management and mitigation
- Support Project Manager and other team members in preparing and completing administrative tasks, including submitting necessary documents
- Manage project reports and documentation
- Manage existing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and develop new ones with target businesses and other related stakeholders
- Identify, engage, and work with private sectors and "green" finance institutions to connect and develop bankable projects related to project objectives.
- Ensure the integration of Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into the program and that safeguards, including Child Protection relating to Indigenous People and Local Communities, are followed up, tracked, and reported.
Fundraising
- Support to identify funding opportunities for the Food Practice, especially for bankable projects from different sources, including within the WWF Network, external PSP donors, corporates, partners, etc.
- Contribute to the Food Practice strategies, work plan, program development, and other relevant activities as needed.
Representation, Communication, Networking
- Support Project Manager and other team members in the development of press releases/ and other communication materials on the results of the project and the development and maintenance of related sections on the WWF website/ news.
- Represent Food Practice in relevant national and international meetings, conferences, and workshops as appropriate.
For Other Tasks
- Undertake other relevant works as assigned by Line Manager.
- Provide regular updates to the line manager on technical implementation, staffing and funding opportunities and shortfalls