Freshwater Programme Assistant

Overview

Assist in all programme and administrative duties for the Freshwater team.

You have:

• Fresh graduate or postgraduate student of environment, biodiversity conservation, forest, rural development, social science, business, or other related field.
• Practical experience in conducting survey and community facilitation is an advantage.
• Additional knowledge of freshwater biodiversity and water pollution subjects would be preferable.
• Ability to speak and write both English and Myanmar.

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications for a Freshwater Programme Assistant based in Yangon, Myanmar. Background WWF, an independent conservation organization active in nearly 100 countries, works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. WWF-Myanmar, established in 2014, is focused on halting the loss of the country’s extraordinary biodiversity and ensuring that human use of the country’s natural resources is sustainable and equitable. Preserving the environment in which people live and work is critical for health and wellbeing. Find out more at www.wwf.org.mm

Major Function

Freshwater Programme Assistant assists in all programme and administrative duties for the Freshwater team, liaises with other WWF-Myanmar programme staff, finance team, operations team, ensures smooth project management, supports organizational tasks and communications. The individual will directly report to the Head of Freshwater Programme.

Major Responsibilities

● Assists in the development and implementation of the Freshwater Programme; ● Drafting and editing of documents, reports, or presentations for the project; ● Coordination and logistics for multi-stakeholder meetings in a range of States and Region in Myanmar, and internationally

Requirements

● Fresh graduate or being a postgraduate student of environment, biodiversity conservation, forest, rural development, social science, business, or other related field; ● Practical experience in conducting survey and community facilitation is an advantage; ● Additional knowledge of freshwater biodiversity and water pollution subjects would be preferable; ● Ability to speak and write both English and Myanmar

                                           Closing Date: 24 June 2025 (Tuesday)

Interested candidates should email [email protected] or send a hard copy cover letter and curriculum vitae in English to 164 (A+B) Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, stating the applied position title. Email application documents should be addressed as Document_Your fullname.

WWF does not discriminate against applicants based on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. ALL are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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