Iccwc Consultant

Result of Service
- This assignment is part of the CITES Secretariat’s work under the Enforcement Unit and will undertake tasks related to the implementation of ICCWC in the Secretariat’s role as the Chair of the ICCWC. Activities will directly support the implementation of the ICCWC Vision 2030 and its associated Strategic Action Plan as well as agreed activities of the ICCWC Senior Experts Group and Technical Experts group. The main objective of the consultancy is to provide specialized technical input into activities of ICCWC partner agencies and explore specific synergies and opportunities between ICCWC activities and flagship initiatives of partner programs, to enhance joint implementation approaches.
- Work Location
- Remote location. Regular communication and reporting will be via appropriate communication means with the ICCWC Coordinator at the CITES Secretariat.
- Expected duration
- 4 months (6 January 2025 - 5 May 2025): Temporary consultancy up to a maximum of 40 days of work over a period of 4 months.**Responsibilities**:

- Qualifications/special skills
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social and environmental science, criminal law, criminology, international criminology, environmental or wildlife law, law enforcement or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - At least 15 years of relevant work experience in wildlife crime or related area at national or international level is required. - Experience with international organizations and working with ICCWC partners is required. Experience working with government, private sector or nongovernmental organizations would be an asset. - Excellent knowledge and understanding of CITES, ICCWC and wildlife crime and ICCWC tools, services and initiatives is required. - Knowledge and understanding of ICCWC partner initiatives, e.g. the Global Wildlife Programme and related national projects, is required. Prior experience working with an ICCWC partner or in ICCWC activities in specific countries is desirable. - Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- Experience in providing technical support on wildlife crime as well as organizing meetings, events and preparation of presentations, documents and briefing notes is required. - Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Have affinity with or interest in conservation and sustainable use of wildlife, wildlife crime and the work of ICCWC and ICCWC partners
- Languages
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required; Working knowledge of French or Spanish is a strong advantage.
- Additional Information
- No Fee
- THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.