Project Assistant - Siphandone Riverscap

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Project Assistant – Siphandone Riverscape, WWF-Laos

Position title:  Project Assistant – Siphandone Riverscape, WWF-Laos

Location: Pakse office, Champasak Province – with regular travel to the field

Background:

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has had a presence in Laos since the late 1980s, when it contributed to some of the first biodiversity surveys that established Laos’ protected area system. The office in Laos was officially established in 2001. Today, our main office for WWF-Laos is in Vientiane Capital, with field offices in multiple provinces.

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.

Major Functions:

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.

Major Duties and 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.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, information technology, communication, administration and others.
• Ability to produce communication materials, design, and familiarity with computer systems is a plus.
• Proven experience of working with government officials, local communities

Other Qualifications Required:

• 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.
• Experience working in Siphandone, knowing the area is preferrable.
• 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;

Working relationships:

Internal – Interact on a regular basis with the Siphandone Priority Site Coordinator/Project Manager, Project team, Technical Advisors, and M&E staff and Communication office.   Engage with and support WWF Laos staff.

External – Interact government agencies at the central, provincial and district levels, as well as NGO partners, communities, and other stakeholders.

WWF’s Values and Behaviors:

• Adhere to WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Collaboration and Integrity.
• Demonstrates WWF core value in action of working:
  1. We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  2. We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  3. We honour the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  4. We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

WWF-Laos can offer you:

Contract duration: 1 year initial with possible extension with industry leading benefit and salary package and

ample opportunity for professional development. For more information on our work in Laos, please visit:

http://www.wwf.org.la.

How to Apply:

Please find more information and complete the application form by clicking this link:

https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-GB/wwfint/EXTERNAL/jobs/1461

Note: Please indicate your gross salary expectation (including tax) in cover letter and/or CV 

Deadline for applications: 25 June 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WWF does not charge or accept a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

WWF provides equal employment opportunities and affirmative action for all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, disability, inclusive, or veteran status and promotes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities. Please indicate if you require accommodation for the application or interview process to jobs.laos@wwf.org.la