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Wildlife Justice Commission

Law enforcement and legal experts fighting transnational organised wildlife crime

The Wildlife Justice Commission is an innovative, young, mission-driven organisation leveraging the rule of law and the power of investigation to stop the extinction of our wildlife. Our mission is to disrupt and dismantle the transnational criminal networks trading in wildlife, timber, and fish by collecting evidence and turning it into accountability.  

The Wildlife Justice Commission has been very successful in its recent start-up years and is growing quickly. To be able to support this worldwide growth, we have a position available for an enthusiastic and well-rounded:

Intelligence Analyst

Position overview

We are seeking an Intelligence Analyst in Thailand. Good analysis goes beyond the facts and seeks to add value for more effective planning and resourcing. The Intelligence Analyst will be responsible to the development of intelligence reports by compiling and analysing information on identified wildlife criminals and networks and mapping out linkages between key individuals and/or companies involved for intelligence products (operational, tactical, and strategic) to inform decision-making. You may be involved in other special projects.

The position requires experience in research skills and the abilities to pay close attention to detail and distil large amounts of information into useful reference documents. You will work closely with our intelligence teams all over the world. This position will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and interpret a range of information to describe why a situation has or may occur.
• Needs to remain objective and is driven to find a way of understanding a whole situation.
• Conduct research on the illegal wildlife trade and trends as it related to fisheries crime.
• Research open sources and the interrogation of social networking sites.
• Identify patterns and trends with excellent attention to detail and report this.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Ambitious: You have been successful in your studies and extracurricular activities.
• Doer: You get things done, are hands-on and proactive, pay attention to detail, and are willing to go the extra mile to meet deadlines. You are result-oriented and capable of producing high-quality research output and are proficient at managing potentially stressful situations.
• Quick learner: You are highly analytical and structured in your thinking. You learn new things quickly. You have experience with multitasking and task prioritisation.
• Team player: You work and think in terms of collaborative teamwork, both interdisciplinary and multicultural. Sensitivity in working with a culturally diverse, inter-disciplinary, multi-lingual, and global team. Your welcome feedback and use it to learn and improve.
• Owner: You take ownership of your work. You work well independently and are ready to assume full responsibility for your deliverables.
• IT proficiency: Extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communicator: You are fluent in English and can communicate excellently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Affinity with the mission statement of the Wildlife Justice Commission.
• Capability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to be able to bring together different parts of a puzzle to understand the bigger picture.
• Ability to work under pressure and to maintain quality and/or control standards.

Education and Experience

• Master’s level degree in relevant field, such as criminology or development sciences.
• More than 5 years' experience in producing assessments and reports in the wildlife enforcement
• Experience in producing intelligence analytics such as intelligence assessments and reports.
• Experience in conducting research on illegal wildlife trade and trends related to fisheries crime.
• Experience in delivering training on wildlife enforcement.
• Work knowledge of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

We offer

• A contract for 40 hours per week.
• This position will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.
• An international environment working in English.
• A chance to make a difference.

Conditions 

Each candidate will be required to successfully complete an analytical attitude assessment prior to progressing to the interview stage of the recruitment process.

Looking To Make a Difference for Wildlife?

Please fill in our job application form on our website https://wildlifejustice.org/job-application-form and upload your resume and cover letter in English. Should you have any questions about this position, please email us at careers@wildlifejustice.org.

To support our objectives, the Wildlife Justice Commission employs staff of many nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. This international and diverse character is one of the core values of our organisation. The Wildlife Justice Commission therefore seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure the provision of equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.

Deadline to submit applications: 24 September 2023

Early applications are encouraged before 23 September 2023

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.