Wildlife Trade Research Officer

Help protect wildlife and get paid to do it.
Join the ranks of Vietnam’s leading conservation organization combatting the illegal trade of wildlife, and help safeguard the future of some of your country’s most critically endangered species.
ENV is looking for an excellent candidate with a combination of experience and skills in conducting research, critical thinking, and an attention for detail that will strengthen their efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade on the frontlines of wildlife protection.
ENV operate on the cutting edge of wildlife protection in Vietnam, bringing change, transforming attitudes, driving performance, and generating meaningful and lasting impacts on the ground on behalf of wildlife.
Weak yahoo-chatting web surfers looking for high pay and easy work, don’t bother applying! This job is for someone special who is not afraid to get their hands dirty doing something important to help his or her country’s wildlife.
If you are looking for a challenge, and think you have the skills and character to meet their needs, apply now to join our elite team of professionals at ENV. They can make a difference!
About Education for Nature - Vietnam
Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) was established in 2000 as Vietnam’s first non-governmental organization focused on conservation of nature and the environment. Their mission is to foster greater understanding amongst the Vietnamese public about environmental issues of local, national and global significance, ranging from protection of wildlife and natural ecosystems to climate change. They employ creative and innovative strategies to influence attitudes and behavior, not only highlighting the need to protect Vietnam’s rich natural heritage and the living world around them, but also encouraging greater public participation in achieving this important and challenging task.
For more details about what they do, visit their website:
English language: www.envietnam.org
Vietnamese language: www.thiennhien.org
Position title: Wildlife trade research officer
Location: Hanoi-based but involves frequent travel
Salary grade: Depends upon performance and qualifications. Initial salary is pre-evaluation with staff grade salary awarded based on performance

Main responsibilities:
- Help design and conduct research relating to ongoing investigations and specific wildlife trade cases
- Liaise with partner agencies and organizations
- Manage and document research results and progress regularly
- Provide support and input on wildlife trade-related campaigns carried out by ENV

Requirements
- Vietnamese national
- Research and survey skills required
- Law enforcement experience or training is beneficial
- Strong Vietnamese written language skills
- Fluent English written and verbal skills required
- Excellent communications skills and an ability to communicate and work with government partners
- Capable, dependable, confident, with excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work under high pressure and meet deadlines, willingness to travel

Benefits and terms
- Attractive salary
- Long-term contract will be provided
- Mixed English-speaking environment
- Opportunity to work closely with international and national experts

Applications
Interested candidates are invited to send their application and cover letter to the following address by email or correspondence not later than 17 February 2012:
Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV)
No. 5, Lane 192, Thai Thinh street, Hanoi
Phone: (04) 3514-8850
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Note:
Your applications will be treated on “First come, first serve” basic
Only short-listed candidates will be notified
English test is required before interview