Position: Country Director (WWF-Cambodia)__Deadline:18-January

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods.  At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature.  With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.
 
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.
 
What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.
 
Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.
 
Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

 

We are looking for one position for Country Director of WWF-Cambodia based in Cambodia. 

I. Mission of the role

 

Develops and strategically leads the WWF-Cambodia Country Office so that it is highly influential in Cambodia; plays a leadership role in the WWF network; and is able to provide the strategic direction and vision of the conservation agenda of WWF-Cambodia to deliver on WWF’s global priorities at national, regional and global level.  

 

 

II. Major Functions 

 

1. Provides and leads the vision, strategic planning and institutional development of and resource acquisition for WWF-Cambodia Country Office as the leading conservation INGO nationally, regionally and globally.  
2. Directs, manages and is accountable for the smooth operation of the WWF-Cambodia Country Office and ensures it is managed effectively and efficiently in all key program areas – Conservation, Impact and Innovation, Finance and Administration, Risk and Compliance, Environmental and Social Safeguard, People & Culture, Partnership Development, Resource Mobilization, and Communications and Advocacy – achieving and continuously improving WWF-Cambodia's vision and goals.  
3. Provides effective leadership and line management for all members ofCountry Management and Senior Management teams.  
4. Provides thought leadership on key conservation issues at national level and manages key partnerships including the national Government to ensure optimal communications and mutually beneficial relationships are established and maintained.   
5. Promotes the vision and objectives of the WWF-Cambodia Strategic Plan to internal and external WWF stakeholders and leads in strategic partnership-building and fundraising approaches in coordination with all stakeholders as appropriate.  
6. Play a pro-active role in the Regional Leadership Team in building a strong Southeast Asia program.
7. Actively affirms and role models, WWF’s values and culture.  

 

III. Major Duties and Responsibilities 

 

1. Provides overall direction and leadership in developing and executing WWF-Cambodia strategic objectives and institutional vision;  
2. Continuously strengthens WWF’s profile, reputation and credibility in Cambodia and influences policies and best practices in line with WWF’s global program priorities;    
3. Initiates and leads strategic partnerships relevant for WWF-Cambodia strategic plan and institutional vision as well as WWF Network’s key global initiatives;    
4. Mobilize resources by building strong partnerships in the country, region, and the WWF network.
5. Develop a realistic, well planned long-term strategy meeting fundraising targets across all sectors (Corporate, Individual, Major donor and PSP) to deliver on its conservation agenda;  
6. Ensures effective communications and partnerships with WWF Network, government, international organizations, other non-governmental organizations, industry and public to ensure strong profile of WWF-Cambodia and its activities, as well as leveraging opportunities between national, regional and global levels;   
7. Ensures WWF-Cambodia activities comply with relevant government MoUs, legal requirements and maintains the highest ethical standards;   
8. Ensures the compliance of WWF-Cambodia with WWF International and agreed WWF Network policies, standards and procedures, including and not limited to the Fraud and Corruption Policy;   
9. Ensures an excellent understanding of risk-based approaches to managing projects and programs;  
10. Represents WWF-Cambodia in key internal network and external forums, including high level donors, partners and prospects to solicit support and funding;   
11. Leads staff effectively through creation of a shared vision providing clarity that ensures all staff in Cambodia Country office understand their contribution including establishment of appropriate organizational structures, policies, including but not limited to safeguarding and social policies, processes, and departmental/ office responsibilities;
12. Establishes, implements and ensures that the Country Office is effectively and efficiently managed in all key areas – Conservation, Impact and Innovation, Finance and Administration, Risk and Compliance, Environmental and Social Safeguard, People & Culture, Partnership Development, and Communications and Advocacy;  
13. Effectively leads, coordinates, manages and develops the senior management team and supports them in executing the strategy and managing talent and resources in line with the strategic initiatives;  
14. As a member of the Asia Pacific Forum and AP25 group, actively contributes to regular meetings, ensures timely and effective inputs, and relevant decisions and recommendations are implemented;  
15. Builds a culture of performance, positivity, engagement, creativity and work ethics in the WWF-Cambodia Country office; Demonstrates WWF values of Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
16. Performs other duties as requested by the Regional Director or his/her designate.
    
     
    IV. Profile 

Required Qualifications 

1. At least 10 years’ professional experience in a leadership role preferably with an NGO, 3 - 5 years should be within the Asia region, with demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary/ multi-cultural teams;   
2. Advanced university degree in Conservation, Business Management, International Relations / Development, or other related fields.  Additional academic training or a degree in an environmental / conservation field for those from Business management/development background and additional management/Leadership training for those from Conservation background would be a strong asset;  
3. Proven track record in successfully developing, leading, and managing large-scale programs and/or institutions in the field of conservation, natural resource management, international development, and/or other related fields;  
4. Successful track record in fundraising;  
5. Superior oral and written communication skills in English
6. Written and spoken Khmer language is desirable

 

     Required Competencies  

1. A proven leader with the capability of Inspiring and growing an organization’s impact, programming, and building future leadership and talent in the organization;  
2. High-level negotiation, collaborating and influencing skills and the capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels in the business, not-for-profit, scientific and political communities;   
3. Experience of developing networks at the highest levels of Government and Business;   
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to represent an organization at a range of local and international fora, in the media and with the general public;   
5. Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans;   
6. Proven track record of building organizational talent by nurturing performance culture and encouraging empowerment and delegation;   
7. Decisive, courageous and resilient;  
8. Passion for conservation and WWF’s mandate; Works to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality; with excellent understanding of all global and social policies, and safeguards; 
9. Adherence to WWF’s values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.        

V. Working Relationships    

Internal:  Interacts with the WWF-Cambodia Country Management Team and staff  daily, Southeast Asia Regional Management Team and as and when required, coordinates and interacts with offices in the region, WWF International Secretariat and other offices in the WWF network.  

External: Interacts with national governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, the media, donors, specialists / consultants, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Regional Director as appropriate.  

 

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.

 

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.

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