Focused Conservation, a non-profit working to end the illegal wildlife trade, is seeking a full time Technical Advisor/Wildlife Crime Investigator to support the management of a trusted and successful Wildlife Crime Unit in Uganda.

The Technical Advisor will work closely with Focused Conservation management as well as partners within Uganda to manage a proactive team of investigators to tackle the threat of illegal wildlife trafficking within Uganda and beyond. S/he will be responsible for managing a substantial budget, allocating funds, conducting proactive and reactive investigations and operational development. This will involve working complex wildlife crime investigations, advising on routine practices of seizing evidence, report writing, surveillance, source handling, analysis and evidence exploitation as well as coordinating with domestic, regional and international partners involved in the investigation of illicit wildlife trafficking.

REQUIREMENTS

The Technical Advisor must have:

• Substantial international law enforcement experience;
• A proven track record of driving and leading international investigations and achieving criminal justice excellence in preparation and presentation of evidence;
• Experience working internationally and managing vetted units in hostile environments;
• Knowledge of International Criminal Laws regarding illicit wildlife trafficking as well as host nation laws attributable to illicit wildlife trafficking;
• Ability to apply methods, techniques, procedures and practices in criminal investigations with knowledge specific to the investigation of illicit wildlife trafficking;
• Strong computer software skills, including but not limited to word-processing and excel;
• Understanding of the principles and practices of case management;
• Experience with source handling;
• Ability to coordinate with domestic, regional and international partners;
• Budget management skills;

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Technical Advisor will:

• Oversee employees’ daily and weekly work schedules;
• Monitor, coach and mentor all SWCU staff performance and ensure personnel are working as efficiently and accurately as possible in a team oriented professional culture;
• Maintain a consistent level of communication with all employees and management;
• Apply methods and techniques of undercover law enforcement work and surveillance;
• Communicate professionally and diplomatically;
• Manage the unit’s budget and allocate funds;
• Carry out due diligence and provide financial reporting.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Focused Conservation is offering a competitive salary. The Technical Advisor will be required to live in Kampala, Uganda, working 9 weeks in country followed by 3 weeks leave. Quarterly flights home will be provided. The successful applicant will be provided quality accommodation whilst living in Uganda. A generous remuneration and allowances package is provided.

ABOUT FOCUSED CONSERVATION

Each year, millions of animals are illegally caught or killed to be sold as pets, trophies, skins, high-end trinkets and traditional medicine. Run by dangerous criminal networks, the illegal wildlife trade generates up to $23 billion a year, making it the fourth largest criminal industry in the world after drugs, arms and human trafficking. Wildlife crime not only threatens the survival of some of our planet’s most iconic species, it also fuels corruption, destabilizes communities and funds violent extremism across the globe.

Founded in 2018 by former DEA agent, Wim Brown, Focused Conservation is zeroing in on wildlife trafficking syndicates to fight back and put an end to wildlife crime.  Our mission is to dismantle the illegal wildlife trade by supporting governments and law enforcement agencies in investigating, arresting and prosecuting wildlife traffickers.

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Closing Date : 28 July, 2020