Title
Regional Programme Officer, Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT)
Department
GLOBAL CONSERVATION
Location
Thailand
Job Description
Position: Regional Programme Officer, Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT)
Reports to: WCS, Regional Coordinator CWT, with regular communication with the Executive Director of Counter Wildlife Trafficking
Location: Thailand preferred, but other countries within the region also considered
Country Program/Sector: Greater Mekong and South Asia
Capacity: Regional
Position Type: Full-time
Internal liaison: Regional Business Manager, Regional Grants Manager, Regional Directors, Country Directors and relevant in-country staff
Expected travel: Occasional within the region
Organization Background
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US-headquartered non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 countries, and experience helping to establish over 250 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of poor rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct utilization of natural resources.
Job Purpose:
The role provides programmatic, technical, and administrative support to CWT work to establish and oversee efficient grant management and reporting coordination systems for CWT grants. He/she will maintain appropriate communication with CWT staff and key donors, providing an important project management function for country offices across the Greater Mekong and South Asia Regions. It may also be required to provide some support for projects that extend beyond GM and SA, with some project specific support to the Temperate Asia and South-east Asia Archipelago Regions.
Major Responsibilities:
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Qualification Requirements
Minimum Requirements and Job Skills (Required):
How to apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should apply by sending an motivation letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three references through the application tab by March 8, 2024.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labour laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.
The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Opportunity Type
Global Conservation Full-Time
Salary Range
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Date Posted
13-Feb-2024
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