UNDP Jobs - 59606- International Wildlife Trade and Policy Specialist

International Wildlife Trade and Policy Specialist

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Sep-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

50 working days within 5 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/EU/101/2015 - International Wildlife Trade and Policy Specialist at the following link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=24947

Please do not send your application through this website and send the complete application to bids.id@undp.org (only application with complete supporting document received in bids.id@undp.org before or at the closing date will be proceed).

Duties and Responsibilities

Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor degree in economics, agricultural, development, natural sciences, environmental studies or relevant field.

Experiences:

Minimum 7 years of demonstrable experience in the field of biodiversity conservation and wildlife trade;
Have extensive knowledge on and practical work experience in wildlife trade (in particular actions to combat illegal wildlife trade) in Indonesia and Southeast Asia;
Have experience in project design, in particular of GEF projects; and result-based management.