* Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead the development and implementation of Policy & Advocacy strategies by creating an annual work plan for the Country Office (CO) to support the achievement of WWF’s conservation advocacy objectives and to ensure their attainment. • Responsible for development, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating the country’s advocacy work plan to ensure alignment with global initiatives and effectively support delivery of conservation impact. • Ensure the alignment of policies and advocacy efforts with WWF VN's country strategic plan, thereby harmonizing with network initiatives at global events, including Biodiversity COPs, Climate change COPs, UN and other global events. • Research and analyze relevant policies, legislation, and advocacy opportunities impacting organization’s conservation work at local, national, and international levels. • Identify key interventions (policy, advocacy and communications) and develop recommendations to deliver on objectives. • Collaborate with internal teams to integrate policy considerations into project planning, implementation, and evaluation. • Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, policymakers, NGOs, community groups, and other stakeholders to foster effective advocacy efforts. • Work closely with the CEO to build partnerships with related Ministries, business associations and sectors, and the network of CSOs; Work to secure Vietnam’s high level commitment and support toward Global Innitiatives./ • Represent WWF-Viet Nam in various forums, conferences, and meetings to communicate policy positions and advocate for conservation priorities. • Lead the preparation and delivery of policy briefs, position papers, reports, and presentations to influence policy decisions. • Provide advice to Practice Leads and other Conservations team members and partners involved in policy and advocacy work. • Work in close coordination with WWF-Vietnam’s Communications Director to ensure proactive communications and timely responses to situations as they arise.
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* Required Qualifications • Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in relevant discipline like environmental policy, environmental law, international relations, natural resources management or a related field. • Thorough understanding of socio-economic, conservation and development issues in Vietnam and in areas in charge • In depth understanding of national and regional environmental, natural resources, and geopolitical governance. • Proven track record of at least 5-7 years in policy development, advocacy, or related roles within the field of conservation, environment and development work, including close engagement and advocacy with Government;
* Required Skills and Competencies • Influencing & Networking skills • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex policy landscapes and identify strategic opportunities. • Excellent communication, interpersonnal and negotiation skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with government bodies, corporate sector, aid agencies, civil society, and NGOs • Strong oral and written communication skills in Vietnamese and English • Proficiency in using advocacy tools, engaging with media, and utilizing social media for awareness campaigns. • Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity; • Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging
Working Relationships: 1. Internal: Interact on a regular basis with CEO, CCO, Communications Director, Practice Leads and other Project/Programme Managers, Landscape Managers, technical staff across the country offices, Asia Pacific Regional staff, WWF Network offices, WWF International, relevant Global Initiative teams. 2. External: Interact with donors, government, partners as necessary in external events/meetings in the region
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 organizational needs.