Project Assistant - Siphandone Riverscape, WWF-Laos
About The Position
The Project Assistant provides technical, administrative, and coordination support to ensure effective implementation, monitoring, learning, and visibility of the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) project. The role supports biodiversity conservation, SMART monitoring, Village Development Funds (VDFs), and nature-positive livelihood components, while ensuring strong PMEL systems, GEDSI integration, project learning, and strategic communications. WWF-Laos works with government, civil society, the private sector and other partners to address the drivers of biodiversity loss and to move towards a greener nature-based future where the people of Laos can thrive and live in harmony with nature. Our vision is “a vibrant and sustainable future for Laos, shaped by inclusive conservation that protects biodiversity, ensures equitable benefits, and nurtures harmony between people and the environment”. Conservation is WWF’s core work, and our programmes in Laos are implemented under four broad thematic areas: Forests, Wildlife, Freshwater and Circular Resilience. As outlined in WWF-Laos’ 2026-2030 strategic plan, we focus our conservation efforts in three main landscapes, eight priority sites and three cities. WWF-Laos’ freshwater programme focuses on the protection and improvement of aquatic resources, habitats and species. The Freshwater projects support the creation of community fisheries management committees and Fish Conservation Zones co-managed by local authorities and communities. Through this process, the livelihoods of local fishing communities are improved thanks to higher fish stocks as well as alternative sources of income supported by the projects. Research on project impact on biodiversity and social development is also carried out.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, information technology, communication, administration and others.
- Proven experience of working with government officials, local communities
- 2 years of practical experience in related fields either with NGOs or conservation projects.
- Knowledge of conservation, NbS/EbA, fishery management, climate change, and GEDSI.
- Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Indicate willingness to learn
- Indicate willingness to work in a field
- Striving to develop a sense of team with project staff and managers.
- Proven ability to work under minimum supervision and take initiative while keeping in check all relevant regulations and organization’s policies;
Nice To Haves
- Ability to produce communication materials, design, and familiarity with computer systems is a plus.
- Experience working in Siphandone, knowing the area is preferrable.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day coordination and logistical support to the project team, assist with preparation of workplans and budget for activities.
- Assist with the implementation of on-ground project activities including both biodiversity-related and nature-positive activities as per the work plans.
- Support administrative processes including event organization, travel coordination and field logistics, documentation of approvals and correspondence, maintain organized filing systems (digital and hard copy).
- Assist in the preparation work plans and budget plans to monitor all technical, financial and administrative aspects on the utilization and impact of all resources made available to the project.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports by compiling inputs and evidence.
- Support the implementation of the PMEL framework, assist with collection, cleaning, and organization of project data (biodiversity, livelihoods, SMART patrol, VDFs, training, GEDSI indicators, and so on).
- Support teams in routine monitoring activities and follow-up on action points, maintain organized project databases and documentation systems.
- Support learning, adaptive management and communication by (1) documenting lessons learned and good practices, (2) technical briefs, case studies, and learning notes, (3) collecting photos and videos from field activities, (4) collecting testimonials and quotes from communities and partners and (4) before-and-after documentation of NbS interventions
- Support mainstreaming of GEDSI across project activities, assist in tracking GEDSI indicators, documenting inclusive participation and benefits, and ensuring accessibility considerations in events and communications
- Provide support to the project team as required.
Benefits
- Contract duration: 1 year initial with possible extension
- industry leading benefit and salary package
- ample opportunity for professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
