Counter Wildlife Trafficking Project Officer

Location: Ha Noi 

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 deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and Finance to Advocacy and Conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainably.

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Counter Wildlife Trafficking Project Officer, USAID STW, based in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

Major Functions:

• Reporting to the Saving Threatened Wildlife project’s Law Enforcement Technical Lead, the Project Officer is responsible for supporting the advancement of the project’s engagement with law enforcement partners to enable the effective and successful application of the law against wildlife trafficking cases.
• S/he will be expected to deliver activities related to strengthening law enforcement, including 1) building the capacity of justice and enforcement agencies to apply CWT laws, 2) enhancing national and international inter-agency coordination to strengthen enforcement responses, 3) building capacity for relevant authorities to manage and monitor wildlife farms to reduce trafficking opportunities.
• Under the supervision of the Law Enforcement Technical Lead, the Project Officer will work with law enforcement agencies, judiciary and relevant agencies including Forest Protection Department (FPD), police, customs, border guards, market surveillance, prosecutors, judges, CITES Management Authorities (CITES MA) and CITES Scientific Agencies (CITES SA) with a view to supporting assessments of the law enforcement situation, responding to gaps, and supporting solutions for strengthening law enforcement in combating wildlife crime.     

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in conservation – related field, natural resource, governance, law or law enforcement, criminology, policy administration, police science and investigation study.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in area(s) related to the above-mentioned area(s).
• Fundamental knowledge in violation’s identification, investigation, prevention, and enforcement as well as legal procedures of a criminal case.
• Experience in evaluating capacity needs and providing capacity development to relevant agencies responsible for the prevention, detection, interruption of smuggling and prosecution of wildlife related cases.
• Good knowledge of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Conservation Biodiversity Framework (CBD) and wildlife management frameworks.
• Adherence to WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration;
• Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly, and innovate fearlessly;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. 

How to apply:

• The detailed JD is attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
• For external candidates, please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: STW Project Officer – Full name.

The deadline is May 23rd, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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