Biodiversity Researcher

We’re looking for a Biodiversity Researcher  who can volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online) and in-country for a total of 8 months. 

• This assignment seeks to strengthen the integration of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) into national and sub-national planning frameworks.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor degree in Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field.
• As a volunteer, you will support in building institutional capacity for the effective implementation and use of Natural Capital Accounting.

About the partner organisation 

The Institute of Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment (ISPAE) is the advisory and research organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE). It was established in 2025 through the merger of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE), established in 2006, and the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD), established in 2005. It has the functions of proposing and developing strategies and policies within the areas of MAE’s mandate; conducting research, providing consultancy services and training courses on agriculture and rural development, poverty reduction, natural resource management, environmental protection and climate change response. ISPAE has been leveraging the reputations of its predecessor organizations - ISPONRE and IPSARD - to continuously develop and expand its operational scale within its mandated functions. The assignment focuses on supporting ISPAE to study on NCA ; building national and provincial capacity on NCA; and mobilizing the international resources for expanding the NCA in Viet Nam.. Ultimately, the assignment will contribute to ISPAE’s strategic goal of becoming a key knowledge and policy advisory center on sustainable agriculture and environmental governance.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.