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Position title:                   Wildlife Crime Policy Officer (Thai National only)

Directly reports to:           Conservation Programme Manager, WWF Thailand

Supervises:                       WWF-Thailand Office, Bangkok

Validity:                            One year, with option to renew for subsequent years

Location:                           Bangkok, WWF Thailand

Background

The Wildlife Crime Policy Officer for WWF-Thailand will coordinate WWF’s efforts to work with the Thai government to close the ivory market in Thailand. The Officer will work closely with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP), other government agencies, NGOs, and other groups working on the ivory trade and other wildlife crime issues.

Major Function

• Coordinate with the agency to develop policy recommendations and an advocacy strategy related to Wildlife Crime.
• Coordinate with the DNP and other government agencies to implement the plan to close the ivory market in Thailand.
• Coordinate with WWF offices, TRAFFIC, and experts working on Wildlife Crime.
• Represent WWF-Thailand in internal and external forums/meetings related to Wildlife Crime.

Major Responsibilities

• Work with The agency and other partners to develop a strategy to close the ivory market in Thailand.
• Cooperate with TRAFFIC and other partners to monitor the ivory market in Thailand and the changes in the ivory market in neighboring countries.
• Coordinate with NGOs in Thailand to strengthen law enforcement or submit policy/legal recommendations to combat the illegal trade of other species, in addition to ivory.
• Maintain a working knowledge of political, legislative, environmental, social and economic frameworks relevant to the Wildlife Crime, and engage in critical national political and other fora relevant to the issue.
• Lead WWF-Thailand’s work on the GEF 6 project Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trade, focusing on Ivory, Rhino Horns, Tiger, and Pangolins in Thailand.
• Liaison with the Thai diplomatic mission in concerned countries: key embassies in Bangkok (i.e. Kenya, the U.S., UK, Germany, European Union, etc.).
• Coordinate with WWF offices in demand countries (i.e. WWF Hong Kong, WWF China to amplify advocacy strategy on a regional basis.
• Coordinate with WWF offices in transit countries (i.e. WWF Laos, WWF Singapore, WWF Malaysia, WWF UAE) to amplify advocacy strategy when applicable.
• Work closely with WWF offices and experts across the network on Wildlife Trade Issues, including the Wildlife Practice Lead.
• Regularly report on progress to the line manager.
• Prepare Technical Progress Reports (TPR) every six months.
• Prepare APMS reports when required.
• Prepare any other required WWF reports.
• Provide technical information, photos, and other information to the WWF-Thailand Communications team.
• Organize and oversee the work of short-term contractors where appropriate.

This TOR covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

Working Relationships

Internal

• WWF-Thailand staff
• WWF/TRAFFIC Illegal Wildlife Crime Coordination group
• WWF-Greater Mekong Wildlife Crime lead
• WWF-International Communication Team
• WWF/TRAFFIC offices working on Wildlife Crime

External

• Government partners, legislative and judiciary bodies, regional and international organizations
• Media, NGOs, creative agencies/designer, educational institutions, consultants

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• BA degree or higher, with emphasis on law or government policy
• Knowledge of Wildlife Crime issues and international organizations working on Wildlife Crime.
• Knowledge of the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and how this impacts Wildlife Crime issues in Thailand.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and in building consensus, optimism and confidence in the face of challenges and pressure.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear manner to a wide variety of audiences.
• Good computer and online skills.
• Fluent in English and Thai.
• Long-term planning and analytical skills, as well as demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong interpersonal and partnership development skills, and the ability to develop relationships with a wide range of audiences.

WWF's Mission and Values

1. It is part of every staff member's terms of reference to contribute to WWF's mission:

WWF’s Mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:

-        conserving the world's biological diversity

-        ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable

-        reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.  

2. It is also part of every staff member's terms of reference to embody WWF's values, which are: Passionate and Optimistic, Challenging and Inspiring, Credible and Accountable, Persevering and Delivering Results.

How to apply :  Interested candidate, please submit your resume stating your expected salary to hr.th@wwfgreatermekong.org by  March 31 st, 2017  or submit by mail to WWF-Thailand 92/2 Soi Paholyothin 5, Paholyothin Road, Samsen nai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Tel : +66 (0) 2 619 8534-7

 For more information, please visit our website at http://www.wwf.or.th/en/

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Otherwise, your resume will be filed into our candidate database for future reference and consideration.

Closing Date               :      19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)