International Field
Research Manager
JOB OPPORTUNITY:
International Field Research Manager at Save Vietnam’s Wildlife
Position title:
International Field Research Manager
Main duty station:
Cuc Phuong, Ninh Binh (100km away from Ha Noi)
An exciting
opportunity for an experienced field researcher to work with a front line
Vietnamese organisation working to combat the illegal wildlife trade in
Vietnam. Living in Cuc Phuong National Park in northern Vietnam you will work
alongside Vietnamese researchers while building their skills and be
contributing directly to the conservation of pangolins and other threatened
species in Vietnam.
Introduction to Save
Vietnam’s Wildlife
Save Vietnam’s
Wildlife (SVW) is a national Non-Profit Organisation in Vietnam that was
established under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations with
registration license from Ministry of Science and Technology. Save Vietnam’s
Wildlife mission is to ensure a secure future for threatened wildlife in
Vietnam.
Duration of
contract: One year, with extensions. Preference will be given to candidates
prepared to stay for 2 or more years.
Probation period: 3
months
Expected starting
date: June 2016.
Salary: Save
Vietnam’s Wildlife will provide basic salary sufficient to cover living costs
in Vietnam for duration of first contract. Extensions will be funded through
successful research project grants applied for by Field Research Manager.
Save Vietnam’s
Wildlife will provide an airfare to Hanoi, and airfare to home country after
completion of contract or, if extending, at end of position.
Save Vietnam’s
Wildlife will cover cost of the position visa and health insurance while in
Vietnam
Work place: Cuc
Phuong National Park, Nho Quan, Ninh Binh.
Accommodation:
Provided at Cuc Phuong National Park
Benefits: 12 working
days annual holiday following Vietnamese Labour law, plus 10 national holiday
days.
Hours of work: 8
hours each day 5 days a week. However, as the animals within the centre are
nocturnal it is expected that the employee may sometimes work during the
evenings. Any overtime will be accrued and time given off in lieu.
Working with: Save
Vietnam’s Wildlife, including staff based at Cuc Phuong National Park and
overseas; other NGO partners; government departments; visiting researchers; and
community organisations.
Job mission:
Transfer skills and develop capacity of local research team to ensure quality
research outcomes for SVW. This will entail the development, delivery,
supervision, and fundraising of both in situ and ex situ research projects.
Research Priorities
of SVW:
· The status, distribution, ecology
and behaviour of SVW priority species (including Chinese and Sunda pangolin).
· The illegal wildlife trade of SVW
priority species in Vietnam.
· National Vietnamese conservation
policy.
· Social research on illegal wildlife
trade of pangolins in Vietnam.
· Tracking and post release research
on wildlife.
Job activities: The
Field Research Manager will be responsible for managing and supervising the SVW
research team, as well as raising external funds for, and developing research
projects in line with organizational objectives. Developing the capacity of the
SVW research team is a priority of this position. Specific activities are as
follows:
· Manage and deliver research
project/s aligned to research priorities of SVW.
· Support the professional development
of the SVW Vietnamese research officers.
· Assist Vietnamese Research Officers
to join international training courses and workshops.
· Raising external funds for research
activities and subsequent compliance and acquittal of grants.
· Provide technical assistance to
forest rangers carrying out field surveys.
Essential criteria:
Qualifications:
A Masters degree in
a relevant science or conservation based discipline, or equivalent work
experience.
Knowledge and experience:
· A track record in producing field
reports and literature reviews in English
· Sound knowledge of data research
design, data collection, and analysis.
· Demonstrable experience of working
on field research projects
· Sound Knowledge of wildlife and/or
habitat conservation research
· Experience of living and working in
field conditions.
Desirable criteria:
· Experience in writing successful
grant applications
· Familiar with south-east Asian
conservation issues and living/working in Vietnam/Asia
· Driver’s license and ability to ride
a motorbike
· Ability to maintain basic equipment
and vehicles
· Some knowledge of Vietnamese would
be advantageous
· Willingness to travel as required.
Skills and personal
qualities:
· Dynamic, effective team leadership
skills with ability to work under own initiative
· Good communicator; able to write,
speak and present with a high level of proficiency in English
· Excellent administration and
organisational skills
· A working knowledge of data analysis
software
· Highly motivated, good humoured and
positive personality
· Creative, adaptable and resourceful
to meet the demands of a challenging environment
· Active, fit and healthy.
For further
information on Save Vietnam’s Wildlife: http://www.savevietnamswildlife.org/
How to apply
Interested
candidates should send their recent CV and a cover letter addressing position
criteria to email: info@savevietnamswildlife.org or
kimanh@savevietnamswildlife.org by 29 April 2016. Acknowledgements will be sent
to short-listed applicants only.
Phone contact:
0303848053
Application Deadline
Friday, 29 April
2016
Address: Cuc Phuong
National Park, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Tran Thi Mai Anh
(Ms.) | Communications Officer
Mobile : (+84) 1676547169
Skype : tranmaianh
Email : maianh@savevietnamswildlife.org
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