Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, conservation, zoology or a related field preferred;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of wildlife conservation, and/or animal welfare. Field experience in the area of wildlife rescue and care of captive wildlife is a plus;
• Possess strong knowledge of the nexus between wildlife conservation, and animal welfare, including policies and key actors acting to combat wildlife crime;
• Preferable experience in Planning, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning methodologies or experience in Monitoring and Evaluation with data collection and management;
• Experience in budget management, tracking and reporting; experience with government or intergovernmental agency grant management a plus;
• Proven ability to facilitate and coordinate multi-stakeholder processes and maintain constructive contact with stakeholders in the field of wildlife conservation and/or animal welfare;
• Excellent oral and written communications and problem-solving ability;
• Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
• Proven ability to communicate constructively with project teams, partners and funders and fulfill their reporting requirements;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact harmoniously and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, both internal and external to IFAW, including government officials, scientists, colleagues and the public;
• Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks and be well organized;
• English language skills required with preference given to additional languages.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Detailed orientated with a strong ethic in ensuring timelines and commitments are met.