NEW VACANCIES AT THE IWC SECRETARIAT

Three diverse and exciting employment opportunities have arisen at the IWC, each focusing on a different aspect of cetacean science and conservation: https://iwc.int/vacancies

With 88 member governments, the work of the IWC is on a global scale and involves multi-disciplinary collaboration with a wide range of other international and regional organisations. All three posts are based in Cambridge, UK, a historic and world-renowned university city, now also firmly established as a hub for environment-related organisations and research.
The IWC is a diplomatic mission and, as such, the successful candidates will be assisted in obtaining visas to work in the UK if necessary. All three posts are advertised as full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term contract roles, expiring 31 Dec 2026, with a possibility of extension subject to confirmation from the Commission.

 

CETACEAN BYCATCH MITIGATION COORDINATOR

The IWC is seeking a Bycatch Coordinator to coordinate and implement the programme of work for the Bycatch Mitigation Initiative (BMI). The Coordinator will provide advice to the Commission, exchange information and liaise with other inter-governmental organisations, and support governments in addressing the complex issues and challenges relating to bycatch and its mitigation.

Apply or read more: https://iwc.int/bycatch-coordinator-job-description-and-person.download

MODELLING AND STATISTICS OFFICER

A Modelling and Statistics Officer is sought to support the Lead for Modelling and Statistics with programming, compilation, management, visualisations and analysis of input data. This role involves collaboration with external researchers and organisations, as well as across the Secretariat’s Science, Conservation and Management team and other Secretariat staff.

Apply or read more: https://iwc.int/stats-officer-job-description-March-2025.download

 

VESSEL STRIKES AND STRANDINGS DATA MANAGER

The role of the Vessel Strikes and Strandings Data Manager is to contribute to development of a coherent approach to reporting, databases and data management across the IWC and its work programmes, enhancing both the useability of IWC data holdings and sharing of this data with other organisations.

Apply or read more: https://iwc.int/Vessel-Strikes-and-Strandings-Data-Manager-JD-and-PS-2025-v2.download 

 

 

Regards

Iain Staniland

Head of Science Conservation and Management

IWC