Dear MarMam, Just a reminder that the closing date for applications to the Programme Officer Vacancy at the IWC is the 19th September 2021 An exciting opportunity to work in an dynamic and significant Inter-Governmental Organisation IWC Programme Officer The IWC is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Programme Officer to support the development and implementation of IWC Work Programmes. The postholder will work across a range of cetacean conservation and welfare topic areas (for example underwater noise, whale watching, ship strikes, and marine debris) and take the lead on projects of particular interest. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to work in an intergovernmental environment. Click here for a full job specification<https://iwc.int/public/downloads/bXeXd/Programme%20Officer%20Role%20JD%20Person%20Spec%202021.pdf>. The successful applicant will have a university degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Science, Conservation or Zoology and knowledge of marine conservation and management issues and policies. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to engage with stakeholders from many fields and diverse cultural backgrounds. The postholder will have a high level of organisational skills and be fluent in English. This post is advertised as a Full-Time position (37.5 hours per week) Applications, including CV and covering letter should be sent to secretariat@iwc.int<mailto:secretariat@iwc.int> by 5pm GMT 19 September 2021. For an informal conversation about this position, please contact Imogen Webster<mailto:imogen.webster@iwc.int> at the Secretariat. The IWC is a diplomatic mission and, as such, the successful candidate will be assisted in obtaining a visa to work in the UK. Equal opportunities statement We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment Dr. Iain Staniland Head of Science, Conservation and Management INTERNATIONAL WHALING COMMISSION The Red House, 135 Station Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9NP, UK t. +44 (0) 1223 233971 d. +44 (0) 1223 606128 www.iwc.int<http://www.iwc.int/> Working hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday [cid:image001.png@01D7A950.E546CFE0] This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential or legally privileged information and is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named addressee you should delete the email and notify the sender immediately. E-mails are not secure and cannot be guaranteed to be error free as they can be intercepted, amended, or contain viruses. Any opinion and other statement contained in this message and any attachment are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the International Whaling Commission.
