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TRAFFIC East Asia - World Wide Fund for Nature, China

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position: TRAFFIC East Asia, China Wildlife Trade Programme Coordinator

Location: WWF China office, Beijing

Reports to: Director, TRAFFIC East Asia Country Representative, WWF China

SUMMARY OF POSTION

The China Wildlife Trade Programme Coordinator will support TRAFFIC East Asia in China, focusing on the endangered animals
and plants used in traditional medicines. Working with government officials in wildlife trade and enforcement agencies, the
coordinator will help to design and implement capacity building and outreach activities, especially in the traditional medicine
sector. The coordinator will strengthen TRAFFIC's links to and coordination with government agencies, academic institutions,
industry groups, and non-governmental organizations involved in trade and the environment. Based within WWF China, the
Coordinator will work with WWF and TRAFFIC staff to develop a coordinated TRAFFIC/WWF strategy for work on wildlife trade
issues. The China Wildlife Trade Programme Coordinator reports to the Director, TRAFFIC East Asia, and the Country
Representative, WWF China. The coordinator will supervise contractors implementing projects within TRAFFIC East Asia's
work programme, as well as a programme assistant (to be hired at a later date).
 

DUTIES

*Develop and implement projects in accord with TRAFFIC's existing three-year strategic plan for East Asia. The focus will be on
conserving animals and plants of medicinal importance by working with wildlife management and enforcement officials on the pro-
tection and regulation of endangered species.

*Work with TRAFFIC East Asia and WWF China to develop a strategic plan for addressing wildlife trade issues in China. Develop
collaborative projects on conservation, trade, and consumption of wildlife products between WWF China and TRAFFIC East Asia.

*Establish TRAFFIC as a focal point in China for environmental issues involving wildlife trade and traditional medicine. This
includes developing relationships with wildlife management and enforcement agencies, as well as stakeholders throughout the
traditional medicine sector.  It includes fostering cross- border discussion and strategic planning at provincial, national, and international levels.

*In collaboration with relevant authorities, coordinate needs assessments for comprehensive implementation of China's laws
and regulations involving wildlife trade and the environment.

*In collaboration with relevant authorities, and other staff of WWF and TRAFFIC, design and deliver projects to build
capacity with stakeholders within the government and traditional medicine sector. This includes training programs, educational
material, and collaborative agreements between Chinese and non-Chinese agencies concerned with the regulation of plants
and animals, particularly those used in traditional medicine.

*In collaboration with WWF China and TRAFFIC International communications staff, communicate regularly and systematically
with the plant and animal trade community in China, and support TRAFFIC East Asia and WWF China by writing articles for
publication and responding to media inquiries. This includes increasing the world's knowledge of China's actions to implement
CITES and other regulations related to plant and animal trade.

*Share information and collaborate as appropriate with the traditional medicines/wildlife trade programs of WWF US and
WWF/TRAFFIC Canada.

*Ensure that the China Wildlife Trade Programme contributes, where appropriate, to WWF's global Target Driven Programme for
Species.

*Design and produce a database that allows comprehensive analysis of subjects related to wildlife trade in China.

*Prepare project proposals and carry out fundraising as needed to support the above activities.  Prepare technical and
financial reports on TRAFFIC activities in China for donors.

*Assist with any other duties related to the operation of TRAFFIC East Asia and the TRAFFIC Network, which may be
required as identified by the Director of TRAFFIC East Asia.
 

REQUIREMENTS

*A degree in a relevant discipline, such as natural sciences, law, or economics.
*Five year's work experience in a relevant environment.
*Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English.
*Experience in strategic planning and needs assessment.
*Experience in the design and implementation of training programs.
*Experience in maintaining networks of organizations and individuals involved in conservation issues.
*Free to travel within China and abroad for work-related meetings and assignments.
*Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the media.
*Initiative, dedication, and a commitment to conservation.

Send resume and letter of interest by 30 September 2001 to:

Craig Kirkpatrick, Regional Director
TRAFFIC East Asia
2001 Double Building, 22 Stanley Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2530-0587
Fax: +852 2530-0864
Email: tea@asiaonline.net
Web site: www.traffic.org