Ecosystem/Biodiversity Expert

The Ecosystem/Biodiversity Expert will support the formulation of the GEF-8 project document for sustainable fisheries development in Viet Nam, focusing on safeguarding marine ecosystems and reversing coastal biodiversity loss. The role involves technical input on biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and environmental safeguards to ensure alignment with conservation objectives and project implementation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess and document proposed interventions’ potential impacts and risks; ensure alignment with biodiversity conservation objectives within and around the national parks and other protected areas in the project target provinces; identify measures to minimize potential negative impacts of proposed interventions on water resources, forest areas, wildlife habitats, and ecological connectivity
• Contribute to the development of practical screening criteria and safeguards to ensure that proposed activities do not adversely affect critical habitats, wildlife, ecosystem functions, or protected area values
• Identify opportunities to promote biodiversity-friendly and climate-resilient practices
• Support the integration of biodiversity considerations, environmental safeguards, and sustainable natural resource management principles into the project design and implementation framework
• Collate, analyze and document all information on ecosystems, current baseline policies related to biodiversity, ecosystem, environment; provide technical input on ecosystem information in relevant sections on baseline and background in the Project Document
• Synthesize information on changes in the conditions of ecosystems in the project target provinces, good practices and lessons learnt
• Work as part of the formulation team to rationale connections of the proposed interventions with the GEF focal areas (Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Climate Change and Ecosystem Restoration) and resonate the project’s contribution to the Global Environment Benefits (GEBs)
• Participation in field visits and workshops as required throughout the PPG process
• Support the processes of drafting project documentation and responding to reviews
• Support the development of biodiversity and environmental monitoring indicators relevant to the proposed interventions
• Support the development the ProDoc (Vietnamese version) and it annexes as required by Decree 242/2025/NĐ-CP, review and draft comments to address comments/ feedbacks from relevant Departments as well as related Ministries
• Any other tasks required

Requirements

• High level academic degree (Master or PhD) in Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Fisheries or related field
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the biodiversity and fisheries sector or a related field in Viet Nam
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Vietnamese
• National of Viet Nam or resident in the Country with a valid permit
• Previous experience working on GEF projects or other international donors’ projects preferred
• Relevant experience in working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, particularly in multilateral organizations
• Experience in working with partners in Viet Nam at all levels (Ministries, provinces, private sectors, etc.)
• Good command of computer skills
• Good research, analysis, and report writing skills
• Proven ability to deliver quality outputs working under tight deadlines

Skills

• Biodiversity Expertise
• Ecosystem Restoration
• Fisheries Sector Knowledge
• GEF Project Development
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Research Skills
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Environmental Safeguards Policy
• Project Implementation
• English Communication Skills
• Vietnamese Communication
• Computer Skills

Languages

English, Vietnamese