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Tibet Biodiversity Conservation Program Manager
WWF-China


Job Title: Tibet Biodiversity Conservation Program Manager

Location: Lhasa, Tibet

Reports to: China Programme Representative

Supervises: Programme staff in Lhasa

Terms of Reference

Function:

Manage and coordinate planning and implementation of WWF's Biodiversity Conservation Programme in Tibet (TBCP, project #CN0089)

Responsible for planning, technical reporting, contracting, budgeting and program operations for TBCP. As a key member of the TBCP, collaborates with the government, NGOs and and WWF network in the Tibetan Plateau ecoregions on operational, programmatic, informational and fundraising activities related to the ecoregion. Serves as a point person and advocate for the ecoregion and requests for resources and information, as appropriate. Responsible for working with CPO Representative and Finance and Administration Unit to ensure that all reporting and contracting requirements are met for the projects within the Tibet Autonomous Region.

Major duties and responsibilities

1.Represent WWF in coordinating the TBCP, manage WWF field office in Lhasa, maintain and deepen collaborative relationship with local partners, especially the Tibet Forestry Department.

2.Develop a network on human resources and social contacts in Tibet, coordinate with other NGOs present or interested in Tibet.

3.Identify local staff who are either qualified or have potential to work for WWF in future; build WWF's institutional capacity in Tibet.

4.Insure that all WWF-supported activities relevant to Tibet are integrated and coordinated, and facilitate the work of CPO programme staff and project experts.

5.Work with other CPO programme staff and partners to facilitate the development of WWF's Tibet conservation strategic plan.

6.Work with Tibet Forestry Department and other partners to develop project workplans and to organize project activities.

7.Organize and manage field projects, particularly in capacity building, Chang Tang management and southeast Tibet biodiversity conservation projects.

8.Monitor progress, gather relevant information and document WWF¡¯s work in Tibet in a timely fashion.

9.Prepare timely financial and technical reports on the above activities.

10.Identify new priority activities and partners for cooperative work in Tibet, develop concepts and proposals for new projects

11.Develop interactive and proactive communication materials for TBCP.

12.Facilitate TBCP communications work through liaison with

  • other project staff and China Programme staff in Beijing
  • WWF International communications staff
  • partners and stakeholders
  • 13.Develop necessary material and activities for fundraising.

    14.Strengthen linkages between the WWF China Programme and governmental partners at various levels.

    15.Strong language ability in English, Chinese and Tibetan.

    Working relationship

    Internal:

  • Weekly contact with the China Programme Representative

  • Frequent contact with CPO administrative staff; regular contact with other CPO programme staff.
  • Regular contact with donor.

    External:

  • Regular interaction with Chinese government officials and stakeholders
  • To apply:

    Please send cover letter and resume with the names and contact information to:
    Ms. Wang Xiaogeng
    Managing Director
    WWF-China
    Room 901 The Gateway
    No.10 Yabao Road, Chaoyang District
    Beijing 100020
    China
    Tel: (86) 10 6591 5732 to 37
    Fax: (86) 10 6591 5731
    Email:[email protected]
    URL:http://www.wwfchina.org/



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