Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. Our team of biologists, data scientists, law enforcement experts and wild cat advocates studies and protects the seven species of big cats: cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, pumas, snow leopards and tigers. Panthera also creates targeted conservation strategies for the world’s most threatened and overlooked small cats. With our supporters around the world, we inform the public about the plight of wild cats, help local communities live in harmony with wild cats, protect wild cats and their prey from poaching, fight the illegal wildlife trade and safeguard the precious landscapes wild cats need to survive.
Position
CWT Project Coordinator: Southern and East Africa
Location
South Africa
Start Date
01 January 2024
Duration
1 year fixed-term contract, renewable based on funding and operational requirements
Job Description
- Lead the development and regular updating of regional threat assessments, risk assessments, capability assessments and research initiatives relating to the national and transnational trafficking of wild cat products in southern and East Africa;
- Identify priorities for CWT efforts relating to wild cats at regional and/or country level;
- Support the strategic development and manage the technical delivery of CWT-related projects in support of the Regional Director, Southern and East Africa Counter Wildlife Crime Coordinator and Country Directors;
- Support regional engagement and partnership building with government, inter-governmental and non-government stakeholders relating to CWT;
- Assist with the development of written policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CWT activities;
- Support the roll-out of CWT information management systems and related technologies in coordination with Panthera’s Conservation Technology unit, to ensure software and systems that support our CWT work remain efficient, secure, and well utilized by trained staff;
- Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards and good practice in southern and East Africa;
- Support Panthera CWT capacity building in the region including the mentoring and training of relevant Panthera field staff;
- Financial and project management and reporting;
- Provide support to fund-raising efforts in collaboration with Business Development and Regional staff, including providing written input to proposals and reports and supporting donor communications;
- The expected candidate should be available to travel for a minimum of four weeks over the contract period.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing counter wildlife trafficking initiatives or a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a major law enforcement agency, preferably with experience in multiple departments/divisions and with proven analytical and management skills;
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline including crime analysis or biological sciences is advantageous but not a prerequisite;
- Highly developed critical thinking and analytical skills;
- Excellent communication, facilitation and diplomacy skills;
- Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings and workshops would be advantageous;
- Excellent written and spoken English. Additional language skills relevant to southern Africa, including Portuguese, would be advantageous;
- Proven ability to foster cooperation with law enforcement personnel and/or NGO staff in partner organisations;
- Proven ability to mentor and train staff;
- Effective project planning, financial reporting and management skills;
- Willingness to travel internationally regularly and work outside conventional hours/environments;
- Integrity, credibility and a demonstrable commitment to conservation.
How to Apply
Applications close 30 November 2023. CVs must include two professional referees and their contact details. If submitting a cover letter, ensure that CV and cover letter are uploaded as one document.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Although this position is open to candidates of any nationality, suitably qualified South African nationals will be given preference.
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