Manager / Wildlife Trade (Contract)

National Parks Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National Parks Board's Animal & Veterinary Service seeks a driven, collaborative individual to join the Wildlife Trade branch. You will contribute to regulating international wildlife trade, support the implementation of CITES, and foster regional and international collaboration on wildlife health.

In this 11-month role, you will engage youth networks and international partners, coordinate the World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium, support WOAH activities, and build strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Areas of study in biological, environmental, veterinary, wildlife and conservation sciences.
• Strong analytical, organisational and management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in programme or event planning and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium.
• Support WOAH activities in wildlife health management and trade regulations.
• Handle stakeholder relations for high-level events with international participants.
• Organise international or regional events with planning, volunteer and donor management.

Skills

Biological sciences

Environmental sciences

Wildlife sciences

Conservation sciences

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Education

Biological sciences

Environmental sciences

Veterinary sciences

Wildlife and conservation sciences

Job description

What the role is

The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a society, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in our City in Nature.

The Wildlife Trade branch in Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) Cluster implements and enforces the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulations, ensuring that wildlife trade in Singapore is legal, sustainable and traceable.

The Wildlife Trade branch in Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) Cluster implements and enforces the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulations, ensuring that wildlife trade in Singapore is safe and sustainable.

What you will be working on

We are looking for a driven and self-motivated individual to join the Wildlife Trade branch. You will contribute to Singapore's efforts to regulate international wildlife trade, support the implementation of CITES, and advance regional and international collaboration on wildlife trade, and wildlife health.

This dynamic role will support Wildlife Trade Branch's key initiatives through close engagement with youth networks and international partners. Key work areas include coordinating the World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium, supporting the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborating Centre (CC) activities in wildlife health management and trade regulations, and handling stakeholder relations for high-level events involving international participants.

• Organise international or regional events contributing to wildlife trade and health, including event planning, volunteer management, fundraising, donor management, partnership cultivation, administrative support etc.
• Build partnerships with national CITES authorities, non-governmental organisations, youth organisations, academic institutions and more to promote involvement in CITES and WOAH activities
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication and outreach strategies to grow the international youth network
• Provide support for CITES, WOAH and wildlife trade related work as required

What we are looking for

• Areas of studies in biological sciences, environmental sciences, veterinary sciences, wildlife and conservation sciences, or related disciplines
• Strong analytical, organisational and management skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities
• Relevant experience in the following areas would be advantageous (i) Supporting the planning and delivery of programmes, projects and events involving multiple stakeholders (ii) Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships through effective engagement and communication

Office Location:

Dairy Farm Nature Park, 100 Dairy Farm Rd, Singapore 679057

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 11-months employment contract.