About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organisation, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning the ocean and over 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our 5,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and worldwide work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
More information at www.wcs.org.
About The MaMaBay Landscape
The MaMaBay landscape (Makira-Masoala-Baie d’Antongil) in northeastern Madagascar is among the centers of biodiversity endemism in Madagascar. This landscape contains the country’s largest block of rainforest and is home to extraordinary biodiversity. Some 230,000 people live in the landscape and depend heavily on natural resources for their daily livelihoods. WCS has been active in MaMaBay for 25 years, from creating and managing protected areas to community development, reforestation and forest restoration, ecological research, and local fisheries management. As part of its support for nature conservation in the MaMaBay landscape, WCS is implementing a community conservation program to improve the socio-economic living conditions of communities bordering marine and terrestrial protected areas, supporting their commitment to biodiversity conservation. Large quantities of data have been collected, with numerous projects already implemented or underway.
About the Law Enforcement Coordinator
The Law Enforcement Coordinator for MaMaBay will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to strengthen law enforcement efforts within WCS-protected areas. The role will involve analyzing existing law enforcement practices, identifying weaknesses, and designing targeted interventions to enhance protection and conservation efforts within the protected areas.
The Law Enforcement Strategist will work closely with the MaMaBay Protected Areas Manager and MaMaBay Landscape & Seascape Director to implement MaMaBay’s protected areas strategy. S/he will ensure a human rights-based approach to reducing biodiversity threats in the overarching land/seascape.
This position involves developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to enhance law enforcement efforts within WCS-protected areas. Responsibilities include conducting assessments of current strategies, drafting policy proposals, providing training to personnel, fostering partnerships, and monitoring enforcement outcomes. The role requires a deep understanding of wildlife laws, conservation principles, and human rights, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The Law Enforcement Strategist plays a crucial role in safeguarding biodiversity, combating illegal activities, and promoting sustainable management of WCS-protected areas.
Major Responsibilities
Law enforcement strategic planning
Technology, innovation, and integrated data management to improve law enforcement
Operational management and law enforcement at WCS-delegated managed protected areas in MaMaBay
Monitoring and Evaluation
External relationships
Other
Qualification Requirements
Job Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should apply through this link by April 23rd, 2024.
Please send a detailed application/cover letter and a detailed CV and Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
WCS is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
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