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WWF International, Law Enforcement Coordinator, Central Africa Regional Programme (CARPO)

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WWF International is seeking to recruit a

Law Enforcement Coordinator

The Coordinator is responsible for convening WWF conservation directors, field programme managers and other key partners to develop WWF’s regional and national law enforcement support strategy and action plan. The Coordinator also plays a key role in supporting the design of effective, cost efficient surveillance strategies at priority field sites. He/She would Work closely with regional partners, support and approve the elaboration of proposals related to wildlife protection support, as a member of the proposal approval team and identify and foster funding opportunities. He/She would approve law enforcement components of project management plans and WWF’s contribution to national office law enforcement strategies in collaboration with Conservation Directors and provide support to CARPO and country senior management teams on ensuring effective law enforcement strategy and judiciary assurance at the regional and policy level. Finally, he/she would support COMIFAC in the development, adoption and implementation of its Central African Wildlife and Trade Law Enforcement Action Plan.

The ideal candidate will bring At least 5 years experience working in the field of law enforcement. He/She would bring Good budgeting and financial management capacity, proven capacity building skills, lesson planning and training of trainers, proven fundraising ability, experience in project implementation, experience in Congo Basin beneficial. He/She would also have a proven ability to manage enforcement databases and a capacity in institutional relationship building.

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We are looking for someone with strong communication skills - both written and verbal (English and French). The candidate would be a team player but also very capable of working with minimal supervision. He/She would be Culturally aware and able to work effectively in various cultural environments. He would bring an ability to develop high quality and locally appropriate protected area management plans, strategic planning and capacity assessment skills for effective law enforcement approaches and a thorough understanding of legal system.

Location: The position is based at WWF Central Africa Regional Programme (CARPO), in Yaounde, Cameroon, with possible shift to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo after integration induction into CARPO/GHoA. The scope of responsibilities extend to a major part of the sub-region, i.e. Cameroon, Central Africa Republic (CAR), Gabon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome & Principe.


How to apply?

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

Email a cover letter and CV to recruitcarpo@wwf.panda.org.


Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: 002LEC

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, 8th November 2011