Borneo Programme Officer for TRAFFIC (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)

for Nature
(WWF) and International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). TRAFFIC is
an international network which is organised into seven regional hubs.

1. Coordinate
   and implement TRAFFIC’s initiative in Borneo including smooth coordination
   with relevant partners in Borneo involving government agencies,
   conservation organisations and other parties;
2. Ensure
   timely delivery of project and programme-specific tasks and agreed-upon
   work plan, including in the preparation of related reports and / outputs;
3. Organise
   and participate in national and regional meetings; engagement with key
   government agencies in Borneo, including relevant forestry and wildlife
   authorities;
4. Monitor
   conservation policies and regulatory framework related to wildlife trade
   in Borneo, identify options and opportunities including the preparation of
   proposals, for promotion of improved standards in relation to wildlife
   trade;
5. Develop
   strategic, formal and informal alliances with key partners in governments,
   civil society, industries and businesses that shape and influence wildlife
   trade agenda in Borneo;
6. Support
   all communications and advocacy efforts to enhance visibility of TRAFFIC’s
   trade on wildlife trade, including engaging with the media partners in
   Borneo;

1. A
   minimum of three years practical experience in wildlife conservation; work
   experience in Borneo will be an advantage.
2. University
   Degree in conservation or a relevant /equivalent field and / experience.
3. Ability
   to implement projects effectively and programme-specific tasks and
   agreed-upon work plan, including in the preparation and delivery of
   outputs in a timely manner.
4. Possesses
   good understanding of local, national and regional conservation processes,
   especially those concerning Borneo.
5. Possesses
   strong research and analytical skills, and an ability to articulate
   complex issues clearly.
6. Possesses
   good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a
   diverse team as well as independently, with respect for and sensitivity to
   multi-cultural approaches.
7. Possesses
   strong communication skills with excellent fluency in spoken and written
   English and Bahasa Malaysia. Written and spoken fluency in Bahasa
   Indonesia will be an advantage.
8. Willingness
   to travel and work outside office environments, as required.
9. Applicants
   must be eligible to work in Sabah, Malaysia.