Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Management and Strategy
Deadline:

04/09/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specific Duties:
• Lead the development and implementation of a multi-year policy and advocacy strategy for wildlife trade, and related work plans, that define priorities and outcomes in line with TRAFFIC’s 2030 Strategy.
• Lead the development and coordination of policy approaches to priority multilateral processes including CITES, CBD, and other relevant intergovernmental conventions and institutions related to biodiversity, climate change, and One Health.
• Conduct research, analysis, and horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges related to global wildlife trade policy.
• Provide support and guidance to TRAFFIC thematic and regional leaders to integrate global policy issues in their work plans and programmes, including strengthening the monitoring and evaluation of policy work in programmatic impact reporting.
• Provide support and guidance to TRAFFIC thematic and regional leaders to develop advocacy strategies to influence their key partners and stakeholders, including national governments; regional political and economic organisations; international and regional law enforcement organisations; international and regional organizations related to timber, fisheries, and other sectors; and civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with key partners in the global policy space, in line with strategic priorities set out in TRAFFIC’s 2030 Strategy and in close collaboration with the leadership team.

• Lead the development of policy briefs, statements, messaging, and other communication assets to disseminate TRAFFIC’s policy work and enhance TRAFFIC’s positioning and influence in global policy agendas, in close coordination with the communications team.
• Support the quality assurance and technical review of policy issues in TRAFFIC publications, and contribute to the development of “evidence to influence” plans for major knowledge products.
• Support capacity building of staff involved in policy work throughout the organization and help ensure their alignment on key policy priorities, strategies, positions and standards.
• Contribute to organizational leadership, including participating in the Extended Leadership Team, and contributing to the development of policy-related funding proposals.
• Represent TRAFFIC in high-level global policy fora as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in policy, international relations, politics, development or related studies, and at least 10 years work experience in international global policy and advocacy work.
• Significant work experience relevant to nature conservation, familiarity with major trends in biodiversity conservation policy and issues relevant to the trade in wild species.
• Deep knowledge of international environmental negotiation processes and institutions, in particular those related to CITES; experience with the Convention on Biological Diversity and other related multilateral processes would be an advantage.

• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills, with a track record of evidenced-based policy advice and influence on complex policy processes.
• Well-honed radar, ability to see over the horizon and take quick action to take opportunities or mitigate for upcoming problems.
• Strong diplomatic, political, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience in encouraging collaborative approaches, active listening with different stakeholders, and successful negotiations.
• Excellent communications skills to clearly articulate complex policy positions in a compelling way to governments and other stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, including demonstrated ability for coaching and “leading from behind” without line management authority.
• High-level representational skills and gravitas in an international context.
• Fluency in English is essential; French and/or Spanish an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to TRAFFIC mission and values.

• We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and working inclusively across our entire organisation.

We seek to uphold these principles in our behaviour and practices – as an employer and as a global thought leader. TRAFFIC wishes to encourage applications from experienced leaders drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change and contribute to an organisation seeking to create significant and lasting change in the field of legal and sustainable trade of wild species. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, and candidates with disabilities.