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Description
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Senior Program Officer (SPO) for the TRAFFIC North America regional wildlife trade program. TRAFFIC is the international wildlife trade monitoring network, a joint program of WWF and IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature).
Position Overview:
The SPO will support the Regional Director in the development, implementation and coordination of TRAFFIC's program and project interests for the North America region. TRAFFIC North America oversees TRAFFIC's work in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and has projects in Central America and the Caribbean. It also supports priority conservation programs related to trade in wildlife around the globe.
TRAFFIC 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 programs.
Responsibilities:
The SPO is responsible for major project implementation and accountability for leading the development and evaluation of TRAFFIC program interests relating to conservation of wildlife subject to trade and utilization. This person will lead the regional team with selected priority program activities and will provide specialized research and expertise in subject areas of concern to the global program.
Program areas that the position may support include identifying emerging wildlife trade challenges, wildlife trade management, regulation capacity building and policy, wildlife trade studies including trade chain traceability, demand reduction and consumer footprint.
Qualifications:
An advanced degree in natural resource management/economics, environmental science, wildlife/conservation biology/policy, international development or a related discipline is required. A minimum of 6 years of experience in program management, biodiversity conservation, wildlife / natural resources management, government agency capacity building, data analysis, or trade regulation in wildlife or commodities such as timber products is also required. A bachelor's degree with exceptional and long standing experience may be considered.
To Apply:
To submit cover letter and resume please visit WWF, job # 11076
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.