Fauna & Flora’s shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners around the world to save nature, together. We harness this collective expertise to inspire positive change globally.

Fauna & Flora has been operating in Vietnam since 1997. Today, our dedicated in-country team collaborates closely with local partners to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing conservation challenges. We play a vital and leading role in protecting Vietnam’s critically endangered primates. Our efforts include supporting the monitoring of primate populations and creating initiatives to involve local communities in conservation efforts. We are also focused on enhancing the management, patrolling, and enforcement within protected areas designated for primate preservation. At all our project sites throughout the country, we work hand in hand with government partners to improve planning and operations within protected areas. This includes strengthening the technical capacity of park authorities, introducing innovative conservation technologies, enhancing biodiversity monitoring, and supporting more effective law enforcement. A core element of our work – here and around the world – is partnering with communities living closest to nature. We strive to understand their needs and develop solutions that foster sustainable livelihoods. Our approach ensures that saving nature goes hand in hand with supporting people.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in advancing marine conservation in Viet Nam, with a particular focus on Nui Chua National Park, one of the country’s most important coastal and marine protected areas. The Marine Project Manager will be at the forefront of implementing innovative, science-based conservation solutions that address unsustainable resource use, strengthen protected area management, and promote environmentally responsible development. The position offers a unique blend of field leadership and strategic oversight. The successful candidate will work directly with park authorities, provincial government agencies, community stakeholders, and national partners to design and implement impactful conservation interventions. At the same time, they will contribute to proposal development, donor reporting, and long-term fundraising efforts, helping to build a sustainable marine conservation portfolio in Viet Nam. Working within the Fauna & Flora Viet Nam programme, and in close collaboration with UK-based technical specialists, the role provides exposure to global best practice in marine conservation while maintaining good national ownership and partnerships. The post holder will have the opportunity to shape project direction and strengthen local institutional capacity around marine conservation and coastal development.

This role is ideal for a motivated conservation professional who combines strong technical expertise with partnership-building skills, enjoys working across field and oFauna & Florace settings, and is eager to contribute to long-term, system-level change for marine biodiversity and coastal communities in Viet Nam.

Purpose: To lead the effective implementation, coordination and development of the Fauna & Flora’s Marine conservation project in Vietnam, delivering high-quality technical, operational and financial management of project in Nui Chua National Park. The role ensures excellent partnerships, robust fundraising and alignment with Fauna & Flora’s global marine strategy to achieve sustainable conservation impact.

Project implementation
• Lead and implement field activities in Nui Chua National Park in accordance with the Marine conservation project logframe.
• Plan, design and implement surveys, consultations and other technical activities using appropriate methodologies, with support from Viet Nam and UK-based colleagues.
• Conduct research and analysis on natural resource use, sustainability and legality, and assess linkages with tourism, development and other drivers. Provide recommendations for conservation interventions and policy improvements.
• Undertake stakeholder analysis and capacity/needs assessments, and develop activities to address identified gaps.

Project oversight & reporting
• Oversee technical and financial components of the marine project.
• Prepare high-quality technical and financial reports for internal purposes and donors.
• Ensure project implementation aligns with Fauna & Flora’s global marine strategy and technical standards.
• Work closely with colleagues in Fauna & Flora’s Cambridge office to ensure the project benefits from UK-based expertise.

Fundraising & proposal development
• Develop high-quality project proposals to build a sustainable funding pipeline for the Viet Nam Marine Programme, in coordination with the UK fundraising team.
• Contribute to project design, stakeholder consultations and donor engagement processes.

Partnership development
• Collaborate closely with Fauna & Flora’s Marine Technical Specialist, the Viet Nam Country Programme Manager, and key government partners, including the Management Board of Nui Chua National Park and the Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee (particularly law enforcement and scientific departments).
• Support joint data collection efforts related to sustainable development and seafood trade issues.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant local stakeholders.
• Identify capacity-building needs and facilitate appropriate training for project partners, particularly to strengthen Nui Chua National Park management capacity.
• Advocate for environmentally responsible actions among public and private sector stakeholders.

Operational management
• Maintain strong working relationships with local authorities and community partners to ensure effective project delivery.
• Coordinate closely with Nui Chua National Park and other partners to implement activities efficiently and to high environmental standards.
• Prepare Mission Terms of Reference (ToRs), Advance Requests prior to field trips, and Back-to-Office Reports (BTORs) following field missions.
• Provide logistical and technical support to partners, consultants, advisors and visiting experts.
• Translate documents between English and Vietnamese as required.

Financial management
• Manage field operation funds in compliance with Fauna & Flora policies and procedures. • Develop and monitor project budgets.
• Handle field expenditures, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation.
• Prepare financial reports for internal review and donor reporting.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage constructively with local communities, government counterparts and project partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Sound understanding of marine conservation, natural resource management, community development, or related fields.
• Awareness of sustainable resource use and stakeholder engagement approaches in conservation contexts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience working with local communities and/or government partners on conservation or development initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote coastal areas and undertake fieldwork at sea.

Behavioural qualities
• Demonstrates Fauna & Flora’s values
• Commitment to Fauna & Flora’s mission and conservation approach.
• High level of integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Collaborative and respectful, with the ability to work effectively within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Diplomatic and tactful when engaging with government officials, community members and other stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable, with a positive attitude towards working in remote and challenging field conditions.
• Results-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility for delivering high-quality outputs on time.

Willingness and ability to travel regularly and for long periods of time in remote areas

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• Good report writing and proposal development skills in English.
• Facilitation and training skills, including experience organising stakeholder workshops or consultations.
• Budget monitoring and basic financial management skills.
• Knowledge of marine protected area management, sustainable fisheries, or seafood trade issues in Viet Nam.
• Understanding of conservation policy frameworks and environmental governance at provincial and national levels.
• Familiarity with donor compliance and project logframe approaches.
• Experience managing conservation or development projects, including coordinating field teams and partners.
• Experience working with government authorities, particularly protected area management boards.
• Experience collaborating with international NGOs or working within multi stakeholder partnerships.
• Experience conducting ecological or socio economic surveys in coastal or marine environments.

Behavioural qualities
• Strategic thinker, able to see the broader programme context and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Confident in representing the organisation externally and advocating for conservation priorities.
• Willingness to mentor and support junior staff or partners.
• Openness to learning and continuous professional development, including adopting new conservation approaches and tools.

Applications should consist of the following:
• Covering letter explaining why you are applying, relating your experience and skills to the role
• Full CV
• Contact details for two referees (who will not be approached without your permission) Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] Please mark your application ‘Project Manager – Marine’ and indicate in your covering letter where you saw the position advertised.

The closing date for applications is 10th April 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 13th April 2026.
Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates.
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.