National Parks Board

Manager / Wildlife Trade (Contract)

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a society, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in our City in Nature.

The Wildlife Trade branch in Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) Cluster implements and enforces the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulations, ensuring that wildlife trade in Singapore is safe and sustainable.

What you will be working on

We are looking for a driven and self-motivated individual to join the Wildlife Trade branch. You will champion the promotion of safe, sustainable wildlife trade and a healthy human-wildlife interface aligning with One Health, in both regional and international arenas.

This dynamic role will support Wildlife Trade Branch's key initiatives through close engagement with youth networks and international partners. Key work areas include coordinating the World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium, supporting WOAH Collaborating Centre activities in wildlife health management and trade regulations, managing post-CITES CoP20 implementation work, and handling stakeholder relations for high-level events involving POHs and international participants.

- Organise international or regional events contributing to wildlife trade and health, including event planning, volunteer management, fundraising, donor management, partnership cultivation, administrative support etc.

- Build partnerships with national CITES authorities, non-governmental organisations, youth organisations, academic institutions and more to promote involvement in CITES and WOAH activities

- Develop and implement a comprehensive communication and outreach strategies to grow the international youth network

- Provide support for CITES, WOAH and wildlife trade related work as required

What we are looking for

- Areas of studies in biological sciences, environmental sciences, veterinary sciences, wildlife and conservation sciences, or related disciplines
- Strong analytical, organisational and management skills with meticulous attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities
- Relevant experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
- Analysing animal disease, wildlife trade or conservation data to provide evidence-based recommendations
- Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships through effective engagement and communication

Office Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park, 100 Dairy Farm Rd, Singapore 679057

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 11-months employment contract.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

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