Specialist on management and disposal of seized and confiscated live specimens of animal species

Overview

The consultant will develop best practices and procedures for managing and disposing of seized live animal specimens to support CITES implementation.

Tasks Summary

• Carry out a desk review of Parties’ responses to a past online survey and prepare a new survey if needed.
• Reach out to a number of Parties to undertake interviews and collect detailed information on their practices and processes.
• Prepare an analysis of existing practices on the basis of information collected.
• Develop best practices for the management and disposal of seized live specimens.
• Develop materials (SOP model, stepwise approaches and guiding elements) for CITES Parties.
• Consult with authorities of interested Parties for feedback on the outputs.
• Prepare a final report on outputs to be presented by the Secretariat.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), including the CITES Appendices, or a similar Convention, is required.
• Experience and knowledge of rules and procedures for the management and disposal of seized and confiscated live specimens of CITES-listed animal species, and knowledge of international customs rules and procedures relating to trade, seizure and confiscation is required.
• Experience demonstrating accuracy in preparing technical reports within agreed timelines is required.
• Experience in providing training and capacity-building on the disposal of seized live animals, particularly in developing countries, is desirable.
• Experience in working with national enforcement or customs authorities is desirable.
• Experience with the UN system or similar organization is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Completion of a recognized high school diploma is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

Contract Duration: Five (5) months

Work Modality: Remote

Remuneration: