Project Coordinator, Nutrition and Food Security Project

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications for a Project Coordinator, Nutrition and Food Security Project Officer based in Yangon, Myanmar.

Background

WWF, an independent conservation organization, works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. Working with others, WWF urgently seeks to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainably. Find out more about at www.wwf.org.mm

Major Function

The Project Coordinator is responsible to oversee the implementation, coordination, and communication of the “LIFT-funded Nutrition and Food Security Project” to ensure effective implementation of project plans. This includes partnership development and networking relating to the project, especially with multiple agencies and stakeholders. The Project Coordinator reports directly to the Landscape Lead.

The job description with detailed major responsibilities can be downloaded at http://www.wwf.org.mm/en/myanmar_career_page/

Requirements

• • Master’s degree in natural resources management, forest conservation and management, environmental or conservation management, livelihoods and rural development, bioregional planning, development studies, or in relevant fields.
    – A Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience comparable to a Masters will also be considered.
    – Qualification in Project Management
    – Knowledge of conservation, livelihoods, and natural resource management issues
    – Thorough understanding of socio-economic, conservation and development issues in Myanmar and in the landscape in charge
• • Knowledge of the policy/institutional context related to conservation and the development partners, donor institutions, and the not-for-profit sector in the landscape
    – Knowledge of the realities of development partners, donor institutions, and the not-for-profit sector in the project
    – Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions and international relations
    – Knowledge of WWF’s PPMS is also an advantage
    – 5 years of practical experience in leading and managing programme or project, 2 years of which should be in a related landscape or Mekong region