WWF - Conservation Director, Cambodia by Oxford HR

CONSERVATION DIRECTOR, WWF CAMBODIA FEBRUARY 2024

ABOUT WWF WWF Asia Pacific’s Country and Programme Offices in Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Pacific, Thailand, Vietnam are working to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Our vision is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. WWF has a long history in all of these places in Asia Pacific. We work with the government, the private sector and civil society partners to ensure that, as the region develops, it doesn’t squander the natural riches upon which so many depend on and drive the region’s economic future. We aim to support the countries to realize their vision of a poverty-free and ecologically-rich Asia Pacific.

THE ROLE ROLE: Conservation Director, WWF-Cambodia REPORTS TO: TECHNICALLY REPORTS TO:

SUPERVISES:

Country Director, WWF-Cambodia Conservation Impact Director, Asia Pacific WWF-International

Heads of Landscape Programs, Programs/Projects Managers, M&E and Data Management Manager, Regional Coordinator Sustainable Natural Rubber, Cool & Solar Lead and Policy Lead.

DURATION:

Two Year (with Extension) – immediately

JOB SUMMARY MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. The vision of the conservation department of WWF-Cambodia is “Cambodia’s forests, rivers and wildlife are protected and conserved for all” that contribute the vision of WWF’s 2050 “we have a sustainable and healthy planet and we live within planetary boundaries”. WWF-Cambodia focuses its conservation activities and the ultimate vision for the organisation to be aligned with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s vision for sustainable development, “By 2050, Cambodia’s biodiversity and its ecosystem services are valued, conserved, restored where necessary, wisely used and managed so as to ensure equitable economic prosperity and improved quality of life for all in the country”. The goals of conservation department of WWF-Cambodia in the two landscapes are: increased habitat protection and connectivity, increase and stable species populations, increased benefits for community members protecting their landscape, and decreased threats of conversion.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

The Conservation Director is responsible for the implementation of the Cambodia Conservation Plan/Annual Action Plan and Monitoring Systems (APMS) which is aligned to the Cambodia Program Strategic Plan (2021-2025) and Asia Pacific regional strategy and initiatives. S/he ensures the delivery of the activities of the conservation strategy at a country office level. S/he manages the landscape projects through Heads of Landscape Programs and other project managers, and works with support from Asia Pacific Regional Leads to ensure alignment. S/he will also secure resources for conservation programs to ensure resource prioritisation, allocation and work plan coherence across the WWFCambodia program. S/he is also responsible for country projects that fall outside the priority landscapes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • As a member of the Country Management Team (CMT) - supports the Country Director and CMT in the overall management of the country office including actively participating in CMT decisions, raising issues and concerns relevant to country management, ensures adherence to global and local policies and Network standards and works collaboratively with all CMT members to ensure that there is effective coordination of all activities to support organization objectives. • Provides support to heads of operational teams of WWF-Cambodia including PSP and Asia Pacific regional thematic leads to advance fundraising/ proposal development for WWF-Cambodia. • Develops and maintains a network of contacts, and actively seeks to build strategic alliances and partnerships with other NGOs, international and national organizations, donors and other potential partners in order to promote and implement WWF Cambodia Conservation Plan/APMS. • Represents WWF Cambodia conservation efforts at appropriate national, regional and international meetings and fora, as delegated and approved by the Country Director. • Ensures the delivery of conservation strategic plan for WWF Cambodia and supports the implementation of Asia Pacific Regional Initiatives. • Leads the development, monitoring, review and update of program plan to ensure that the organisation attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible. • Works with financial staff for program budget planning, monitoring, and reporting and facilitates support to Heads of Landscape Programs and © WWF-US / Tom Vierus

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Managers of Project/Programs in developing and managing project budgets. Ensures development, implementation and compliance of social and environmental safeguards, conservation quality assurance and risk management, for all projects and conservation activities. Provides inputs to communications products/ campaigns to ensure accurate information will be published to promote the image of the organization and its conservation activities. Ensures effective cooperation with conservation program audits, and that audit recommendations are implemented in a timely manner. Manages and reviews staffing requirements with the Country Director to maintain effective conservation implementation. Develops and reviews line-managed staff through Personal Development Journey (PDJ), including coaching and mentoring to conservation staff, and identifying succession plans for key roles. Supports the recruitment and selection of conservation program staff and consultants and other staff positions at lower grades when required. Provides orientation and training to staff to help them understand the conservation program and the organization’s diverse activities. Supervises the Program’s projects to ensure that the analysis of results for the WWF-Cambodia’s SPMS/ APMS are consolidated as part of the overall WWF Global/Regional monitoring and evaluation system. Ensures annual conservation program report to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, WWF Annual Program report and all technical project report (TPRs) submitted on time to donors and WWF-International.

CANDIDATE PROFILE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, development studies, or in relevant fields. • Demonstrated ability in program and project management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• At least 7 years of practical experience in leading and managing integrated and complex programs, experience in the region and Cambodia would be an advantage. • Proven experience in managing programs funded by a diversity of sources including governments and aid agencies, private sector donors with annual budget of at least from USD1-2 millions. • Experience of working and negotiating with donors, and working with key regional and international institutions. • Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating action plans. • Knowledge of the policy/institutional context related to conservation in Cambodia. • Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fundraising, donor

strategies, functions, governmental and international relations. • Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal – Interact on a regular basis with CMT members; works with Head of Finance, Admin & IT, Head of P&C, Communications and Knowledge Management, Program Development and M&E; engage with and support WWFCambodia conservation staff, Asia Pacific regional team, relevant global practice teams, Asia Pacific Shareholder Group and other WWF network offices. • External – Interact with donors, partners, external consultants, government agencies, multilateral aid agencies and NGOs. This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.

HOW TO APPLY All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter as two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The document should be saved in PDF in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., Pat-Jones-CV-022024-WWF or PatJones-CoverLetter-022024-WWF.

TIMELINE

Closing Date: First stage interviews: Final Interviews:

21st March 2024 TBC TBC

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

Equality and diversity are at the core of WWF’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

QUERIES

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email at wwf-cpdcambodia@oxfordhr.com in the first instance.

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