Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 20 Sep 2018
Major Function
The Spatial Planning and GIS Manager will ensure WWF Myanmar’s conservation programme is effectively supported with the appropriate spatial data and spatial analysis tools needed to achieve our ambitious conservation programme. The position will also lead the engagement with target stakeholders within the Dawna Tennasserim Landscape (DTL) in integrated spatial planning activities. This includes identifying key areas of intervention and related data gaps, and facilitating landscape planning and vision discussions with key stakeholders. This role involves coordinating information sharing opportunities relevant to WWF’s programme; planning, management and implementation of stakeholder engagement activities, and identifying monitoring indicators.
Major Responsibilities
· Lead the GIS unit and provide needed data and technical support to the office
· Support the development of a vision for the DTL with buy in from Union Government and Karen National Union (KNU)
· Consult with stakeholders and gather information that can feed into the landscape and land use planning processes
· Facilitate stakeholder meetings and consultations on integrated landscape planning and management through scenario development with tools such as InVest
· Maintain close relationships with Government, KNU, civil society and other NGOs and promote coordination and collaboration on systematic data gathering and sharing
· Conduct stakeholder consultations with the aim of establishing key conservation corridors with developed land use plans
· Lead the work on ecosystem service mapping and natural capital assessments to support landscape discussions
· Lead the organisation and implementation of capacity building of Union Government and KNU departments in relation to ecosystem services, landscape planning and GIS
· Interact with donors, government, shareholders, and other partners as necessary in coordinating information, activities and attending external events/meetings in the region
Other duties and responsibilities
· Participate in proposal development
· Prepare technical reports on relevant programmes and projects when required
· Provide detailed technical support to the monitoring and evaluation of the landscape conservation strategy
Requirements
1. Education and Qualification
· Master’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in GIS, remote sensing, spatial planning, natural resources, environmental management, development studies, or other relevant technical fields.
· Expert knowledge in landscape conservation and spatial planning
2. Experience
· At least five years’ practical experience in stakeholder engagement, integrated landscape planning, preferably in Myanmar, South or Southeast Asia.
· Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and with key regional, national and international institutions
3. Skills and expertise
· Advanced technical/professional knowledge and skills in GIS, integrated spatial landscape/ land use planning, including use of tools such as InVEST, and GLOBIL
· Strong managerial skills, including applying strategic direction, planning and motivation of team members
· Experience in training and capacity-building, particularly in areas relevant to geospatial data collection, management and analysis.
· Networking, building working relationships with various stakeholders and communicating effectively
· Strategic thinking and ability to deliver constructive feedback
How to apply:
Closing Date: 20 September 2018 (Thursday)
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae with your salary expectation stating the position title and reference number in English by email to: vacancy.mm@wwfgreatermekong.org (application documents should be addressed as Document_Yourfullname).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.