Vacancy Announcement

The ASEAN WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT NETWORK invites ASEAN nationals to apply for the following vacancy

ASSIStant Senior Officer - ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network Programme Coordination Unit

The ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Assistant Senior Officer (ASO) – ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) to be located in Bangkok, Thailand. The ASO will work in law enforcement and/or conservation issues and assist to the Senior Officer of ASEAN-WEN PCU in close collaboration with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation of Thailand and the Natural Resources Unit of ASEAN Secretariat. More specifically, the ASO is responsible for:

• Providing technical support to ASEAN Member States and their respective national task forces in support of ASEAN-WEN and anti-wildlife trafficking activities (e.g. needs assessments, training courses, etc);

• Providing support and assistance for the convening of ASEAN-WEN meetings, seminars, workshops, exchanges, and training programs;

• Managing and updating the ASEAN-WEN website www.asean-wen.org;

• Facilitating regional sharing and exchange of best practices and lessons learned; and

• Coordinating with ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Member States, international organizations and donor agencies to facilitate technical and financial support for further development of ASEAN-WEN.

The applicant should possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in environmental management, biology, sciences, criminal justice, or other relevant fields from a reputable institution of higher learning;

• Minimum two years experience in handling regional and global environmental, law enforcement and/or conservation issues;

• Good knowledge in environmental, conservation or law enforcement issues in ASEAN; 

• Ability to work independently and to provide advice to governments and senior officials on key emerging issues;

• Knowledge of working level contacts and institutions in this arena; 

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken;

• Good diplomatic and negotiation skills;

• Proficiency in computer and ICT skills;

• Ability to multi-task and willing to perform outside the usual job scope;

• Ability to travel frequently on assignment and to work long hours;

• High level of motivation; and

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

Upon the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period, the successful candidate will be confirmed on a 1-year contract, extendable yearly based on the performance.  The starting salary is US$ 2,000 per month.  Other benefits include allowances for relocation, reimbursement of medical expenses, and annual performance bonus.

Please contact at pcu@asean-wen.org for the application format and procedure. Send your completed application form, consisting of a cover letter describing your suitability and potential contribution to the job, a recent passport-sized photograph, and certified copies of your educational certificates and other relevant supporting documents to: PCU ASEAN-WEN, c/o Natural Resources and Environmental Crimes Suppression Division, Phahol Youthin Rd., Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand, Tel/Fax: +66 2 940 6286 or send in email attachments to pcu@asean-wen.org no later than 14 March 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for an interview.