Programme Manager

TRAFFIC is the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC’s head office, based in Cambridge UK, provides worldwide leadership, coordination, cross-regional and corporate functions. TRAFFIC’s local engagement is managed through programme offices operating under the auspices of the UK charity, with staff based in a hub office and at other strategic locations where necessary. Programme offices operate within a geographic area of responsibility focused on one or multiple countries where TRAFFIC aims to help deliver priority programme outcomes. TRAFFIC works in strategic alliance with IUCN and WWF on wildlife trade issues.
The successful candidate will provide Programme Manager – Global level expertise and support to a range of priority Global Programme Office initiatives for which urgent specialised capacity is needed.
The responsibilities will span the Data, Research, Enforcement and Support (DRES) and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) teams. Tasks will include helping to guide and coordinate consultations and methodologies to prioritise programmatic activities within our strategy, providing support to the Senior Director, Global Programme Office on various organisation wide consultations and meetings, and managing TRAFFIC’s input to several key initiatives.
The role will work in close cooperation with other TRAFFIC staff members,and will ensure timely delivery of activities and outputs.
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