Component Lead for Protected Area Management, Biodiverse Landscapes Fund Lower Mekong Landscape

Salary: USD 41,800 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Three year fixed-term contract

Location: Phnom Penh, with regular travel across Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos

Fauna & Flora is seeking an experienced manager to oversee Fauna & Flora’s protected
area management component within the BLF programme, providing cross-cutting thematic technical
guidance and leadership.

The successful candidate will have sound technical knowledge and proven experience of actively
engaging in the management of protected areas, particularly in south-east Asia, and and/or
working with both ranger units and community-based conservation organisations. You will have a
strong proven track record in project and grant management and be skilled in providing
strategic advice and technical input to the design, development, implementation, evaluation,
and reporting of projects. You will have experience and technical expertise in managing and
advising projects/interventions that address issues of sustainable use and illegal wildlife
trade.

Responsible for the design, delivery and reporting of work being delivered across three
countries and by the different organisations, strong leadership and people management skills
are essential to the role to ensure a professional and motivated team that delivers effectively
against project aims, objectives, and timelines. The role also requires a skilled and credible
communicator, who is confident in developing and managing relationships internally and
externally with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders, including donors and funders.

You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the statutory and regulatory frameworks
within which Fauna & Flora operates, as well as a commitment to organisational, donor, and
legal compliance. You will have an advanced degree or equivalent level qualification in a
relevant discipline and/or substantial experience in a related role. Experience working in the
South-East Asia region is highly desirable.

For further details of the position and how to apply please visit our
website.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 24 March 2024.