TRAFFIC - Legal Officer (Deadline extended)

Position background:

Full Requirements / Expectations of the Role holder:

• Minimum of an LLB or Master’s degree in Law or related legal studies.
• Relevant and proven work experience in a legal role, including experience of case work in a court room context.
• Registration as a professional lawyer will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Proven work experience in the environmental sector, preferably combatting wildlife crime, corruption, and/or
• wildlife law enforcement.
• Relevant experience in data collection, legal analysis, and drafting of legal documents.
• Experience in court monitoring and/or court process analysis and assessment will be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience on Malagasy Dina law will be considered a strong advantage.
• Strong research and analytical skills, together with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and to summarize
• large quantities of information in a clear, concise manner.
• A throughout knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative frameworks in Madagascar as well as relevant
• institutions responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the same, and specially of those related to
• environmental and anti-corruption issues.
• Ability to work as part of a global team, with some communications taking place outside of regular office hours
• as required due to multi time-zone coordination.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to understand and synthesize information from a diverse range of sources.
• Excellent project management skills, with proven ability to prioritize workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments as required and ability to work
• under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented individual with the ability to work independently, with remote oversight, and under pressure, and to set own work priorities as appropriate with a capacity to meet deadlines.
• Ability to supervise and manage a team but at the same time, to show initiative and be proactive.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email) and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy with the ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills with verbal and written fluency in English and French essential. Fluency in Malagasy language will be considered a strong asset.
• Malagasy citizenship or permanent residential status is preferable.
• Willing and able to travel frequently within Madagascar

• www.wwf.mg
• www.traffic.org

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