Wildlife Crime Investigator

ABOUT ENV

Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV) was established in 2000 as Vietnam’s first non-governmental organization focused on the conservation of nature and protection of the environment. Our mission is to foster greater understanding amongst the Vietnamese public about the need to protect nature and wildlife. We employ creative and innovative strategies to influence public attitudes and mobilize Vietnamese citizens to live in balance with the natural world. We work closely with government partners to strengthen policy and legislation and directly support enforcement efforts in the protection of endangered species of national, regional and global significance

Description of position

The ENV wildlife crime investigator is responsible for designing and executing major ENV investigations focused on wildlife crime. The coordinator works in partnership with the ENV Wildlife Crime Unit (WCU) and other ENV departments, as well as with relevant law enforcement agencies on specific cases and focus areas.

Main Responsibilities

1. Research and coordinate major investigations/ inspections

• Research information related to case/ subjects by different ways.
• Help design and develop ENV and/ or law enforcement-partnered investigations
• Conduct surveys and field research independently and with partner agencies

2. Law enforcement liaison

• Serve as principal liaison in coordinating between ENV and law enforcement agencies on major cases and facilitate cooperation between Vietnam and authorities abroad on cases involving trans-border wildlife crime

3. Report

• Produce quality detailed reports resulting from investigations/ inspection mission.

4. Communication

• Provide the management team with regular updates on all important aspects of investigations that are underway.
• Work and communicate closely with other relevant departments within ENV, especially the Wildlife Crime Unit.

5. Other duties: Complete other duties and assignments as specified by ENV managers