The Environmental Investigation agency (EIA) is an independent campaigning organization committed to bringing about change that protects the natural world from environmental crime and abuse.

We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, with a focus on elephants, pangolins, tigers and other Asian big cats and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops like palm oil. We work to safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing the threats posed by plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Finally, we reduce the impact of climate change by campaigning to eliminate powerful refrigerant greenhouse gases, exposing related illicit trade and improving energy efficiency in the cooling sector. EIA’s activities come under four programmes of work: Climate, Forests, Ocean and Wildlife. EIA’s Wildlife Program aims to reduce wildlife crime globally and consists of three core campaigns focusing on Asian big cats, Elephants and Pangolins.

Main Purpose of Position:

EIA is seeking a highly organised and efficient Wildlife Project Officer who works well within a team to join EIA’s Wildlife Programme for a two-year project focused on tackling elephant ivory and pangolin trafficking in West and Central Africa (hereafter referred to as the “Project”). The Wildlife Project Officer will provide support to EIA’s Wildlife Programme, Finance Department and Fundraising Department to ensure efficient implementation of the Project and timely completion of Project deliverables.

The key responsibilities will include managing financial information, assisting with donor reporting, engaging with, and co-ordination of various EIA team members and Project partners involved in Project implementation, and providing support as needed for organising workshops and events and developing Project materials.

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (subject to experience)

Deadline for applications: Monday 5th October

Organisational matters: The Wildlife Project Officer will report to the Project Strategic Lead, with priority objectives and tasks determined by the Project workplan. The Wildlife Project Officer will work closely with senior and junior campaigners as well as finance and fundraising officers. The role is for a period of two years with the possibility of extension subject to funding. Further, there is scope for career development and taking on new responsibilities subject to performance. The position will be based in EIA’s London office, however, it will be possible to work from home during 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Some travel may be required as part of the role, subject to government travel restrictions related to the pandemic..

Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for supporting all of the varied administrative, financial management and project management needs for implementation of the Project. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following with a priority being financial management:

Financial management

Maintain running budgets of team expenditure in coordination with the finance team
Ensure expenditure is allowable under the Project grant conditions and conforms with the terms of the grant agreement
Respond to internal finance queries
Prepare and distribute monthly budget updates
Draft internal budgets and reports as required
Support the team in day-to-day financial transactions, such as payment of consultants and partners

Grant management

Assist in all Project quarterly & annual donor reporting, including liaising with Project partners, drafting financial and narrative reports
Assist with preparation of contracts for and manage sub-grants for partners and/or consultants
Assist with Project planning, including tracking and maintaining a workplan of Project activities
Act as a liaison between the Elephant and Pangolin Campaigns and other EIA departments including Finance, Fundraising and Communications, as well as Project partners

Project co-ordination

Provide logistical support as needed for organising workshops, roundtables, webinars, and field visits
Co-ordinate with Project partners and consultants for implementation of Project activities
Prepare and maintain contacts and mailing lists
Arrange design, translation and printing of Project materials
Participate in internal team meetings

Information management

Collect, analyse and manage data and information for assessing Project progress in line with the Project strategy and monitoring and evaluation plan
Maintain comprehensive and organised records of Project activities, financial information, contacts and historic archives
Ensure Project materials are organised and accessible through EIA’s information management systems

Research and advocacy support

Conduct campaign research as required
Assist in the production of external reports and campaign materials

Strategic planning

Contribute to the development of campaign strategies

Person specification:

Essential

Experienced user of Microsoft Office, including Excel
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare accurate, relevant and clearly presented financial and narrative reports
Ability to clearly articulate financial concepts and prepare high-level financial summaries
Strong organisational skills and efficient time management, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Ability to work well within a diverse team
Legal right to work in the UK

Desirable

Understanding of donor reporting and compliance (ideally US government funding)
Experience with organising workshops, seminars and roundtables
Experience with project management
Experience working in an international environment, or with partners based overseas
Experience working in Africa, particularly in West and /or Central Africa
Accounting experience/qualification
Commitment to working on environmental issues
Knowledge of tackling wildlife trafficking
Working knowledge or fluency in at least one of the following languages: French, Yoruba, Vietnamese, Chinese
Prepared to travel outside the UK at short notice

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