TERMS OF REFERENCE
TITLE:
Programme Officer, Sustainable Use and Trade
LOCATION:
Cambridge, UK
REPORTS TO:
Manager, UK, Global Species Programme
FUNCTION GROUP:
P1
WORK PERCENTAGE:
100% (would consider 80%) for a 1 year fixed term contract
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8th April 2014
BACKGROUND
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global union of governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) dedicated to influencing, encouraging and assisting societies
throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensuring that any use of
natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. The sustainable use and trade issues that
IUCN works on include assessing the impacts of trade on the status of wild species, assisting
TRAFFIC on a range of wildlife trade projects as well as contributing to key issues within The
Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES) through
providing scientific evidence to support sustainable trade.
IUCN holds a position as an International Governmental Organization within CITES, and is widely
viewed within the Convention as a provider of credible and unbiased scientific and technical advice.
Engagement in CITES is traditionally led by the Global Species Programme (GSP) in the IUCN
Secretariat and the Species Survival Commission (SSC) which has more than 130 Specialist Groups
focusing on various species taxonomic groups as well as interdisciplinary groups such as the
Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (SULi). IUCN brings the diverse knowledge of its
worldwide membership to inform complex CITES issues.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Programme Officer, Sustainable Use and Trade will perform a vital role within the Global
Species Programme through ensuring high quality delivery of CITES-related work and
developing links with two key partners: TRAFFIC International (a joint programme of IUCN
and WWF) and the IUCN / SSC Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (SULi).
SPECIFIC DUTIES
CITES
 Coordinate IUCN (Secretariat and Commission Member) input into CITES meetings and
intersessional activities;
 Link species use and trade with global strategies (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity) and
priorities (e.g. climate change);
 Produce, with TRAFFIC, the Analyses of Proposals to Amend the CITES Appendices which
bring together the best scientific and trade-related data to help CITES Parties to make
informed decisions on proposals to change the listing of species on the CITES Appendices at
CITES Conferences of the Parties;
Collaborative Projects
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Work with TRAFFIC International on a variety of joint projects including assessment of legal
and illegal trade on species ;
Work with SULi to investigate the relationship of sustainable use with livelihoods and
integrate this knowledge into policy and practice;
Support regional conservation work on species threatened by trade (e.g. research,
communications, working with local and national governments / communities, policy and
legislation)
Liaison and collaboration
 Act as focal point for linkages with science-based programmes in TRAFFIC and IUCN/SSC
 Represent IUCN in its relationship with the Collation Against Wildlife Trafficking (CAWT)
 Work with GSP team to establish appropriate linkages with other parts of the IUCN network
(e.g. IUCN regions)
General management tasks
 Develop project proposals and seek funding for implementation
 Manage project budgets and reporting
 Represent IUCN at meetings involving discussion of sustainable use and trade where relevant
and required
REQUIREMENTS
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At least five years of work experience relevant to wildlife trade and use
A relevant university degree and preferably a post-graduate qualification in conservation science or a
related discipline
Good understanding of wildlife management, sustainable use and international nature conservation
laws that govern the use of, and trade in, biological resources (including CITES)
Strong technical experience in data collection, management and analysis
Ability to work co-operatively with others, with respect for and sensitivity to multi-cultural approaches
Familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and database software
Fluency in English with the ability to work in Spanish and/or French an advantage
A willingness to travel internationally and to work under pressure
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the
vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button:
http://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=780
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not
be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2
during Daylight Saving Time, DST) on 8TH April 2014