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https://www.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/WorldWildlifeFund/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&job_id=10768 Top of Form Job Title: Program Officer, Species 10077 Job Type: Full-Time Location: Washington, DC *Job Description:* For more than three decades, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has led international efforts to save life on earth. WWF is seeking a Program Officer for its Species Conservation Program, located in Washington, DC. Responsibilities will focus on species and wildlife trade monitoring, research design for WWF flagship species projects and vulnerability analyses to climate change for flagship species. The incumbent will aid in statistical analysis and the transfer of information and skills to WWF personnel working in the field, enabling their implementation of field work and analysis through mentoring and dissemination of the latest scientific techniques. The position will work closely with the WWF-US species teams for Africa and Asia, the wildlife trade monitoring partner TRAFFIC, WWF’s science and climate programs, and WWF’s priority place teams to liaise with and support field projects with monitoring and research. A component of the position will involve coordinating a conservation science network of field practitioners across the WWF network. The candidate will also work on development of technical reports, grant proposals, presentations and outreach material. The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in ecology, wildlife biology, quantitative wildlife ecology, or a related field. The position will require: 2 years of field research experience and 2 years of statistical work and research design. Experience in capture-mark-recapture, distance sampling, occupancy, telemetry and spatial analyses are essential. Experience in Population and Habitat Viability Analyses, Bayesian Analyses, climate change vulnerability assessments and GIS are beneficial. Excellent communications and strong presentation skills with project management experience are essential. Proven ability to work as part of a team is necessary. Skills transfer and/or teaching experience is also needed. This position will require extensive and extended travel. International work experience is preferred. *AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter and resume.* Bottom of Form
