Job opportunities
We currently have one vacancy and two calls for tender available as below:
Tiger Trade Leader
Timber trade consultant Peru
Timber trade consultant Cameroon
TRAFFIC/WWF VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: Tiger Trade Leader
LOCATION: Malaysia
REPORTS TO: Tigers Alive Initiative Leader of WWF & the Asia Director of TRAFFIC
DURATION: 2 year fixed term contract (possibility of extension subject to funding)
SALARY RANGE: USD 50,000 to 60,000 (dependent on experience)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 6th February 2012
TRAFFIC is a joint programme of WWF and IUCN working to ensure that trade in wild animals and plants is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade, including specific work on Tigers, and provides its information to diverse audiences worldwide as a basis for effective conservation policies and programmes.
The Tigers Alive Initiative (TAI) is one of a portfolio of 13 Global Initiatives within the WWF network conservation programme. Global Initiatives represent the highest priority joint network-wide actions to accelerate conservation for a critical conservation issue. The TAI was established in 2009 and is hosted by WWF Malaysia.
The overarching goal of the TAI is to double the number of tigers in the wild by 2022. The Initiative is further divided into three goals one of which is focused on eliminating the trade in tigers.
The Tiger Trade Leader (TTL) will lead and co-ordinate the trade-related efforts of the TAI as part of the core team of the TAI. The TTL will thereby coordinate TRAFFIC's and WWF global efforts aimed to achieve the objectives and results under this strategic goal of the TAI. The post holder will be based in the WWF Malaysia office together with the rest of the TAI core team. The post will be jointly managed by the TAI Leader and the Asia Director of TRAFFIC (under agreed institutional arrangements).
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
• To lead, motivate, mobilise and co-ordinate the efforts of WWF and TRAFFIC towards the achievement of the strategic goal designed to accelerate efforts to halt the trade in tigers (Goal Two of WWF’s Tigers Alive Initiative and mirrored in TRAFFIC’s global programme).
SPECIFIC DUTIES
a) Lead and coordinate WWF/TRAFFIC work on eliminating trade in tiger parts and products, as spelled out in the TAI Strategic Plan and mirrored in TRAFFIC’s global programme;
b) Coordinate and further develop TRAFFIC and WWF’s internal expertise on Tiger trade and policy work in relation to inter-governmental fora (e.g., CITES, GTI, GTF);
c) Represent TRAFFIC and WWF, as appropriate, on tiger trade issues and provide strategic input into significant regional and international meetings on Tiger trade issues;
d) Develop and maintain a network of internal and external contacts and partners to facilitate better coordinated efforts to tackle tiger trade;
e) Provide advice and expertise in advocacy planning and implementation on Tiger trade issues to the TAI and the WWF and TRAFFIC network;
f) Advise the TAI, WWF and TRAFFIC network strategically of emerging issues and opportunities for involvement related to tiger trade;
g) Act as primary liaison, as appropriate, for the TAI, WWF and TRAFFIC on Tiger trade issues with the media, IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group, the IUCN Species Programme and the IUCN Asia Regional Programme and other international relevant bodies such as the Global Tiger Initiative and the Global Tiger Forum;
h) Write targeted reports and articles for publication, respond to media inquiries and assist with internal review and final clearance of TAI and TRAFFIC outputs and other documents related to tiger trade;
i) Manage the workplan, budgeting, M&E and reporting processes related to Goal 2 of the TAI strategy and TRAFFIC’s global programme as it relates to trade in Tigers;
j) Collaborate with WWF and TRAFFIC network staff to design and implement tiger trade related campaigns or communication activities;
k) Coordinate and link the tiger trade work of the WWF landscape teams, relevant WWF and TRAFFIC national counterparts and other individuals and teams within the WWF and TRAFFIC networks working on related topics.
l) Support fundraising efforts for projects and activities including concept, promotional material and proposal writing related to the delivery of Goal 2 of the TAI strategy.
REQUIREMENTS
• A university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. wildlife management, forestry, rural development, law, biology, international relations or economics).
• Significant professional work experience relevant to nature conservation, familiarity with major trends in biodiversity conservation policy and its implementation, as well as issues relevant to the importance of effective law enforcement in reducing the illegal trade of wild animals and plants.
• Broad international experience and familiarity with Tiger and other Asian big cat conservation and socio-economic issues in the Asian and Russian context, preferably with several years of working experience in more than one Asian country and region;
• A good understanding of CITES and other international nature conservation laws and agreements, of inter-governmental agendas including the Global Tiger Initiative, Global Tiger Recovery Program and the Global Tiger Forum;
• Experience working within the context of wildlife management and sustainable development issues, and of Asian policies and stakeholders regarding the conservation, use of and trade of Tiger and other Asian big cats;
• Strong skills in programme planning and management, fund-raising, and project implementation including financial and personnel management;
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to work effectively as part of a small team, with respect for and sensitivity to multi-cultural approaches;
• Fluency in English, and excellent English writing skills – with working knowledge of any East, Southeast or South Asian languages or Russian an advantage;
• Communications skills and experience of working with the media;
• A willingness to travel widely and frequently and work under pressure;
• Familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and with electronic communication technology;
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the IUCN HR Management System (which is an administrative system used by TRAFFIC), by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button at:
https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=317
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST) on 6th February 2012.
Please note that this is a joint TRAFFIC and WWF role. This role is not employment by IUCN.
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CONVOCATORIA PARA CONSULTORIA
La Oficina Regional de TRAFFIC para América del Sur con sede en Quito, está buscando un profesional de alto perfil y experiencia para el desarrollo de una consultoría en el Perú, en el marco del Proyecto “Amazonia Viva” financiado por la Comisión Europea y que es co-ejecutado por cinco ONGs para abordar la solución de problemas forestales en dos regiones de Perú, una en la Región de Madre de Dios, la otra en la Región Ucayali.
Los candidatos deben enviar su hoja de vida y carta de intención a la dirección electrónica fausto.paramo@traffic.org antes de la media noche (hora de Quito/Lima) del 8 de febrero 2012.
El perfil que busca TRAFFIC es el de un experto en temas forestales amazónicos peruanos con más de 12 años de experiencia comprobada de trabajo sobre los bosques de la Amazonía peruana: su institucionalidad, dinámicas comerciales y de tala ilegal, sus actores, marco legal, mecanismos de organización y participación de actores en toma de decisiones, temas de capacitación, cadena de custodia y trazabilidad de la madera.
En los Términos de Referencia anexos se encuentra la descripción del trabajo a desarrollarse en 6 meses por una cantidad total de Euros 30,600. El presupuesto no permite viajes internacionales por lo que el consultor deben residir en el país durante la ejecución del trabajo.
CALL FOR TENDER
TRAFFIC South America invites applications from interested individuals for the development of a consultancy in two regions of the Peruvian Amazon: Ucayali and Madre de Dios, as a component of the project “Amazonia Viva” funded by the EC and co-executed with five other NGOs, to offer solutions to the problems associated with forest management and trade of its timber.
The total funding available is Euros 30,600 to be executed according to the attached Terms of Reference in a period of six months. Interested parties should submit a CV and Letter of Interest to fausto.paramo@traffic.org before midnight (Quito/Lima time) on 8th February 2012.
TRAFFIC is looking for an expert on forestry issues in Amazonian Peru with more than 12 years of verifiable experience in issues such as institutions, trade dynamics, illegal logging and controls, stakeholders, legal framework, participatory mechanisms, capacity building needs and timber chain of custody and traceability.
The budget does not allow for international travel so the consultant must reside in Peru during the period of development of the consultancy.
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CONSULTANT TO CARRY OUT A TIMBER TRADE FLOWS STUDY FOR TRAFFIC CENTRAL AFRICA
This consultancy position involves a technical and advising role in TRAFFIC Central Africa’s forest and trade work, with special emphasis on timber trade in Cameroon.
Characteristic duties include:
• Assess the scope, scale and extent of the role of Cameroon in the timber flows with countries of Central Africa and to Europe, Asia and America;
• Identify the impact of small scale loggers entering the supply chain to the countries of Central Africa, Europe, Asia and America;
• Capture statistics regarding illegal logging in Cameroon;
• Examine the impact of illegal logging on the national economy, the tax system;
• Examine the impact on the sustainable management of production forests to contribute to the establishment of a mechanism of transparency and legality in the wood supply chain in Cameroon.
This is a full-time consultancy position for a period of 50 days, based in Cameroon.
Closing date for applications: 24th February 2012
More information - including how to apply
Duties of the Consultant (English (PDF, 72 KB)
Offres technique financière (French (PDF, 58 KB)
Technical and financial proposal guidelines (PDF, 53 KB)
Terms of Reference (PDF, (520 KB)
LOCATION: TRAFFIC International (Cambridge, UK)
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
DURATION: Full-time position for a period of 18 months
SALARY RANGE: £22,500-£26,000 p.a.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 September 2011
TRAFFIC International is seeking a Project Administration Officer. The position is a full-time, fixed-term post for a period of eighteen months (with the possibility to extend), based in Cambridge.
BACKGROUND
TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild animals and plants is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and provides information to diverse audiences worldwide as a basis for effective conservation policies and programmes. The organization was founded in 1976 and has grown into an international network, with 25 offices worldwide, organized in eight regional programmes. TRAFFIC is a joint programme of WWF, the conservation organization and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
TRAFFIC International, based in Cambridge, is the headquarters for the global TRAFFIC network
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
This position is responsible for ensuring the consistent and efficient administration of a portfolio of projects for which TRAFFIC International has financial and reporting responsibilities. The Project Administration Officer will work closely with Senior Programme Directors and Project Managers, as well as with other Project Administration and Finance staff at TRAFFIC International and throughout the TRAFFIC network. The Project Administration Officer is the key contact point with external donors for contractual and reporting issues for projects within his/her portfolio.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC DUTIES:
• Reviewing and advising on the terms of donor contracts and agreements.
• Organizing any necessary project funding agreements or sub-contracts, including those for consultants, and ensuring the timely transfer of funds to TRAFFIC offices.
• Co-ordinating with Senior Programme Directors and Project Managers on day-to-day project administration along with Operations and Finance staff at TRAFFIC International.
• Advising Senior Programme Directors and Project Managers on the management of project finances.
• Assisting with the maintenance of a central Project Management Database for the TRAFFIC network including registration of network projects and maintenance of project files (both hard and soft copies).
• Liaising with donors with regard to meeting project reporting requirements.
• Preparing, if required by donors, project audits including the collection and review of supporting documentation from network offices.
• Working with TRAFFIC offices and staff to ensure the timely preparation and submission of project financial and technical reports and any other documents required by donors including compiling, reviewing, and editing of project technical progress and financial reports.
• Providing input into the divisional budget of regional programmes within the budget system of TRAFFIC International.
• Assisting with the compilation and review of TRAFFIC International’s overall project portfolio.
• Providing input to the production of monthly project cashflows.
• Contributing to the Annual TRAFFIC Management Calendar, detailing annual reporting requirements, and the quarterly reporting matrix.
• Assisting with the compilation of management reports to the TRAFFIC Committee.
• Supporting, as required, proposal development for network offices, including working with the Project Administration Officer at TRAFFIC International responsible for co-ordinating proposal submissions by the network.
• Assisting Senior Programme Directors and Project Managers in preparation for meetings where information on projects or proposal development is required.
REQUIREMENTS:
• be educated at least to A' level standard
• have relevant and proven experience in financial management, project administration and contracting
• hold a keen interest in environmental and financial issues
• be able to demonstrate a high level of numeracy and good financial analysis skills
• experience in administering government funded projects an advantage
• experience in working for a ‘not for profit’ organisation an advantage
• have strong skills in the use of MS Office software, especially Excel and Access
• have excellent interpersonal skills and have strong organizational ability
• be a good team player but also willing to work on own initiative
• fluency in English required with fluency in French or Spanish an advantage
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Applicants are requested to apply online through the IUCN HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button at:
https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=286&lang=en
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST) on 30th September 2011.
For further information about TRAFFIC visit our website at http://www.traffic.org
