Job Description

Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. non-profit management, business, communications, international development, conservation, social sciences, programme management), or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 10 years proven experience in programme management, coordination, administration, or related roles.
• Strong technical, logistical and financial management of projects (planning, budgets, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
• Sound understanding of the social, economic and ecological issues on natural resources management and wild meat in particular, and how they applied in different contexts.
• High-level proficiency in French and English.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with knowledge management tools and platforms, especially SharePoint, MS-Teams, and Asana.
• Experience working with multicultural teams.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills, including strong writing, and editing.
• Ability to organise multiple priorities and tasks.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adjust to changing programme priorities and respond to opportunities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong alignment with WCS values and mission.

Additional Requirements:

• Prior experience working with communities on conservation, environmental, and/or human-rights-related initiatives is desirable.
• Familiarity with social science research methodologies and institutional review boards (IRBs) is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WCS EU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We recruit, develop and promote individuals based on their qualifications, experience and ability to perform the requirements of the role. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our commitment to wildlife conservation and our organisational values.

Compensation

The salary offered for this position will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills and qualifications, taking into consideration internal equity, the location of the position and local employment practices.

Recruitment Agencies

WCS EU does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies.

Any CVs or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written agreement and a specific request from WCS EU to support this recruitment will be considered unsolicited. WCS EU reserves the right to contact and recruit such candidates directly, without any obligation to pay placement fees, commissions or any other recruitment-related costs.

Candidate Privacy

Personal information submitted as part of the recruitment process will be used solely for recruitment purposes and handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will endeavour to accommodate your needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A cover letter outlining their interest in the position and how their skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

All applications will be carefully reviewed, and candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely match the requirements of the role will be contacted regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.

Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience