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From its origins as a small group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations– supported by 5 million people and active in over 100 countries on five continents.

WWF-Cambodia is looking for qualified candidates for the position asConservation Program Manager based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

  1. Major Responsibilities:

The Conservation Program Manager (CPM) is responsible for the implementation of the Cambodia Conservation Plan/Annual Action Plan and Monitoring Systems (APMS) which is aligned with deliverables defined in the Cambodia and Greater Mekong (GM) Program Strategic s (2015-2020) including:

  1. Providing measurable inputs to ensure the delivery of the activities of conservation strategy at country office level.
  2. Managing the landscape projects through the Landscape Managers and other project managers, and works with support from GM Regional Strategy Leads to ensure the alignment.
  3. Also securing resources for conservation programs to ensure resource prioritisation, allocation and work plan coherence across the WWF-Cambodia program.
  4. Also responsible for country projects that fall outside the priority landscapes.
  5. The CPM is a member of Country Management Team (CMT) and Provides effective participation in CMT meetings
  6. Be line Manager for Landscape Managers, Policy Coordinator, Project/ Program Managers, GIS and Data Management Senior Officer.
  1. Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
  • Master’s degree in natural resources management, environmental or conservation management, development studies, or in relevant fields and Demonstrated ability in program and project management.
  • At least 5 years of practical experience in leading and managing integrated and complex programs, 2 years of which should be in the Cambodia.
  • Proven experience in managing programs funded by a diversity of sources including governments and aid agencies, private sector donors with annual budget of at least from USD1-2 millions.
  • Experience of working and negotiating with donors, and working with key regional and international institutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating action plans.
  • Knowledge of the policy/institutional context related to conservation in Cambodia
  • Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fundraising, donor strategies, functions, governmental and international relations

Adhere to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.For detailed job description, please visit the Employment page of

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CVvia email address: with the subject line:Conservation Program Manager.

If you have any question, please contact to WWF-Cambodia, #21, Street 322, SangkatBengKeng Kang I, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penhor call us: 023 218 034 (extension: 118)

Deadline for applications:09 November 2017 by 5PM

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