Associate Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice Officer

About the role

The Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer supports the CITES Secretariat in Geneva by coordinating enforcement activities that combat illegal wildlife trade. Working under the Chief of the CITES Secretariat Enforcement Unit, the officer helps implement strategies, policies and programmes across national and international partners.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement CITES enforcement programmes and activities.
• Liaise with national enforcement agencies, regional wildlife networks, UN bodies, NGOs and private sector partners to exchange information and raise awareness.
• Contribute to the design, back‑stopping and evaluation of technical cooperation projects.
• Provide technical and administrative support for programme development, including drafting reports and monitoring budgets.
• Identify implementation challenges, propose corrective actions and track follow‑up actions in line with CITES decisions.

Required profile

• Experience in wildlife law enforcement, environmental crime or related fields.
• Knowledge of CITES provisions and international wildlife trade regulations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi‑stakeholder programmes and projects.
• Experience preparing analytical reports and managing programme budgets.

Required skills