Job Description

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

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Project Administration Assistant – Phouxiengthong, WWF-Laos

Position Title: Project Administration Assistant – Phouxiengthong, WWF-Laos
Location: Khongxedon District, Salavanh Province (Field Office)

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.
Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area holds strong potential as a vital conservation landscape along the Mekong River. Strengthened transboundary collaboration with Pha Taem National Park in Thailand helps safeguard biodiversity and support local communities. This partnership promotes joint biodiversity surveys, nature-based ecotourism, and inclusive conservation.
By engaging communities and local authorities on both sides of the Mekong, we aim to build a resilient, well-connected ecosystem. Phou Xieng Thong stands as a model for collaborative management, where protecting nature goes hand in hand with creating sustainable opportunities for generations to come.
The post holder will be based in Khongxedon District of Salavan Province and will work in close coordination with the Project, as well as the freshwater landscape teams.
Major Functions:
Project Administration Assistant – Phouxiengthong, based in Kongsedone Office, Salavanh Province, provides assistance in various aspects of administration, logistics, procurement, and support implementation of the Project. He/she ensures compliance with operations systems, policies and procedures of WWF Laos.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support day-to-day office administration, logistics, filing, and record keeping for project activities.
• Assist in maintaining office assets and equipment, including updating asset records and supporting inventory checks as required.
• Support office safety and security arrangements through regular checks and reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Assist in managing project vehicles, including maintaining vehicle logbooks, monitoring maintenance schedules, and keeping vehicle-related records up to date.
• Support procurement processes in compliance with WWF policies and procedures, including obtaining quotations, preparing procurement documents, and maintaining procurement records.
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, training events, study tours, and other project activities, including logistical arrangements and participant coordination.
• Support travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and transportation for staff, consultants, and visitors as required.
• Maintain proper filing systems for administrative, procurement, and logistical documents.
• Support communication and coordination with government partners, suppliers, service providers, and other stakeholders on administrative matters.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Project Manager and project team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications Required:
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, English, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in administration, logistics, procurement, or office support is preferred.

Other Qualifications Required:
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, government partners, and service providers.
• Good command of Lao and basic English communication skills.
• Experience working with NGOs or development projects is an advantage.

Working relationships:
• Internal: Interacts closely with Project Manager, Senior Officers, Officers, Interacts regularly with the Admin team and Procurement. Engages with and supports Phouxiengthong staff.

• External - Interacts with governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, the media, partners, specialists/consultants, 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:
◦ 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.
◦ 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.
◦ We honour the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
◦ 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/1546

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

Deadline for applications: 1 July 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

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: XXX

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.