Director of Policy WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins. We defend these remarkable creatures against the many threats they face through campaigns, lobbying, advising governments, conservation projects, field research and rescue. Our vision is a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. We are seeking to recruit into a new role of Director of Policy. Managing a team based across the globe, including the to-be-appointed European Policy Director, the role is responsible for representing WDC, acting as a spokesman on our behalf and ensuring the co-ordinated representation of WDC to all relevant bodies. Key Responsibilities include: * Strategic development of consistent campaigns, policy, communications and advocacy within WDC * Leadership and line management of international policy staff * Manage the dynamic policy planning process * Work with Marketing and Fundraising to assist in securing funds for programmes and campaigns * Create and facilitate high-level partnerships with government officials, NGOs, private and commercial organisations to promote WDC's objects The successful candidate will have proven experience of leadership in advocacy, policy, strategy development, communication and campaign implementation. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to provide vision and direction. You will have experience of working in a dynamic, multi-cultural organisation and a general knowledge of the workings of international conventions. Salary and benefits by negotiation Location: flexible How to Apply: please email hr@whales.org<mailto:hr@whales.org> with the subject Director of Policy for an application pack. No agencies or CV - thank you. Closing date: 23rd January 2013 12noon GMT [WDC - Whale and Dolphin Conservation]<http://www.whales.org/> Regina Asmutis-Silvia Executive Director, NA Telephone: +1 508 746 2522 Mobile: +1 508 451 3853 Skype: wdcs.na WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation 7 Nelson Street Plymouth MA 02360-4044 United States whales.org<http://whales.org> [WDC on Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/whales.org> [WDC on Twitter] <http://www.twitter.com/WHALES_org> [WDC on YouTube] <http://www.youtube.com/wdcsuk> [WDC Blogs] <http://www.whales.org/wdcsblog.php> [WDC E-Newsletter] <http://www.whales.org/newsletter> [http://www.wdcs.co.uk/media/images/EmailSignatureImages/Campaigns/WDCSchanged.png]<http://www.whales.org/wdc.php> ________________________________ Whale and Dolphin Conservation ("WDC"), Inc. is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. WDC, 7 Nelson Street, Plymouth, MA 02360-4044 Tel: +1 (508) 746-2522 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. ________________________________