Data and Research Officer

Hanoi | Nam

Organization: IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, Asia and Oceania
Location: Hanoi | Nam
Grade: Administrative support - A3 - Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Statistics
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Scientist and Researcher
Closing Date: Closed

Data and Research Officer

BACKGROUND

TRAFFIC is the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC’s head office, based in Cambridge UK, provides worldwide leadership, coordination, cross-regional and corporate functions. TRAFFIC’s local engagement is managed through programme offices operating under the auspices of the UK charity, with staff based in a hub office and at other strategic locations where necessary. Programme offices operate within a geographic area of responsibility focused on one or multiple countries where TRAFFIC aims to help deliver priority programme outcomes. TRAFFIC works in strategic alliance with IUCN and WWF on wildlife trade issues.

TRAFFIC in Viet Nam works closely with consumer groups, CSOs, and the government, providing critical information on the impacts of trade, motivating efforts to increase the ecological sustainability of trade in wild species, and helping to improve enforcement of international wildlife trade controls.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

The Survey Officer will be responsible for activities related to physical and online market, including conceptualizing, designing, developing methodology, analysing data, reporting, and follow-up actions. This position will work closely with Programme Officers and Project Officers of related projects and will report to Senior Programme Officers/ Office Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Design, plan and carry out physical and online market surveys to acquire information about illegal wildlife trade;
• Develop plans/protocols, budgets, and questions for surveys;
• Collect and report survey data in an organized manner;
• Regularly report on progress of surveys to Senior Programme Officers, and Office Director;
• Prepare Back to Office reports following field work and surveys;
• Collaborate closely with Programme Officers and Project Officers of related projects and activities;
• Undertake analysis of survey data;
• Draft and contribute to technical reports of survey data;
• Undertake other tasks relevant to surveys;

REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

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). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

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