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Programme Officer, National Wildlife Trade Policy Coordinator

Posted on 23 July 2010 Bookmark and Share

Requirements:

  • At least five years experience in environmental advocacy work, engaging agencies, institutions and corporations at the highest levels, preferably in Malaysia or Southeast Asia. Applicant with a legal background, with practical expertise in advocacy, policy development or business engagement is preferred.
  • University degree in a related field.
  • Good understanding of national and regional processes, especially issues of trade and law enforcement.
  • Exceptional strategic and analytical abilities, with an aptitude to work on own initiative with minimum supervision and to stay on task.
  • Possess diplomatic and networking skills and political insight.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Additional languages will be an advantage.
  • Ability to work effectively at all levels, with above-mentioned institutions, governments and non-government agencies and build excellent working relationships on points of convergence in approach and understanding.
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills, innovative thinking, versatile ability to work in a team and independently.
  • Willingness to travel and work outside office environments, as required.