Job Summary
Mission of the Role
Shape the conservation and sustainability agenda of the Cambodia Country Office to deliver on WWF’s global priorities nationally, regionally, and globally; and contribute to strong leadership within the WWF Network.
Major Functions
Develop and lead a high performing Cambodia Country Office with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff, strong financial resources. Deliver conservation impact in places that are key for WWF’s International and other global conservation priorities, positioning the Country Office as the leading conservation INGO nationally, regionally, and globally.
- Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead the vision, strategic planning, and institutional development of the WWF Cambodia Country Office. Lead and provide overall direction in adapting the current strategy towards 2030 goals, and oversee and support the implementation of the strategy. Ensure that the WWF Cambodia Country Office has a solid financial sustainability strategy.
- Promote, support and ensure a workplace culture that lives up to the values of WWF International (courage, respect, integrity and collaboration), and also a culture of high performance.
- Accountable for the management of the WWF Cambodia Country Office and ensure it is managed effectively and efficiently in all key programme areas: conservation programme, advocacy, fundraising, finance management, people & culture, partnership development, communications, fundraising, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, and Quality Assurance.
- Ensure WWF Cambodia is compliant with relevant government requirements and with WWF International policies, standards and procedures.
- Effectively lead, line manage, coordinate and support members of the Country Office Senior Management Team in their performance.
- Provide thought leadership on key issues at national level and manage key partnerships including with local and national government, the private sector and civil society to ensure optimal communication and that mutually beneficial relationships are established and maintained.
- Promote the vision and objectives of the WWF Cambodia Country’s Strategic Plan to external and internal WWF Stakeholders. Initiate and lead in strategic partnership building and/or fundraising approaches that are relevant for the Country Office’s strategic plan, institutional vision as well as WWF International’s global goals.
- Contribute to the effective leadership of, and guide Country Office line managers and teams, to contribute to, support and collaborate in relevant transboundary or multi-country programmes.
- Represent the WWF Cambodia Country Office at network and shareholder meetings, with the government, industry leaders, key supporters and stakeholders. Further strengthen WWF’s profile, reputation and credibility in Cambodia and influence policies and best practices in line with WWF’s global programme priorities;
- Develop and take leadership of the process to become a strong network office through Network support.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Representative or his designate.