Technical Advisor, Protected Area Management

WWF Greater Mekong Programme Office is looking for a Technical Advisor, Protected Area Management to be based in the Southern Laos- Central Vietnam landscape.This position will act as Technical Advisor, Protected Area Management for the Protected Area component of the project, covering the Quang Nam and Thua Thien Hue Saola Nature Reserves as well as the Bach Ma National Park extension in Vietnam, and the Xe Sap National Park in Laos. This position involves the development and implementation of management systems for the Protected Areas. The Technical Advisor will be responsible for coordination of the project activities and budget across the PA landscape, ensuring synergy and continuity. 

Requirements:

• A university degree at Masters level (or equivalent) in conservation, natural resource management, wildlife management, or similar.
• At least 10 years practical experience in large scale protected area management.
• Considerable project management experience within the public conservation environment.
• Experience in working and negotiating with government officials at all levels;
• Extensive experience in the management of community-based conservation projects, development of forums and maintenance of cooperation agreements.
• Significant supervisory experience.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and with key regional and international institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills with the ability to manage and interact at all levels of an international, multicultural, and multilingual organization.
• Proficiency in the use of data management systems for protected areas. (especially spatial data software such as GIS and MIST systems )