Campaigner, Forests - EU and Latin America

Global Witness is an international NGO that exposes the corrupt exploitation of natural resources and international trade systems, to drive campaigns that end impunity, resource-linked conflict, and human rights and environmental abuses.

Our success is built through detailed on-the-ground investigations and uncompromising advocacy.

 We are currently reinforcing our global campaign to stop the destruction of the world’s tropical forests.  We are looking for an experienced and highly-motivated campaigner to spearhead our efforts to end the destruction of forests in Latin America and stop the EU importing illegally and unsustainably logged timber.

 The EU has sought to position itself as a global leader on efforts to tackle the illegal timber trade.  At the same time, implementation of new EU timber import regulations is untested and the EU’s consumption is currently one of the main drivers of deforestation and forest degradation globally.

 Latin America contains some of the world’s most significant areas of tropical forest.  These forests are under threat, however, both because of weak governance in countries in the region and because of international demands for timber. The EU is currently attempting to establish a series of timber trade agreements with Latin American governments.

 This campaigner position will involve field investigations in Latin America, lobbying, media work and collaboration with civil society groups. 

 Main advocacy targets will include European Commission institutions, EU member state governments, European timber trading and logging companies, government officials and companies in Latin America.

 Applicants must have a demonstrable record of successful campaigning, capacity for investigative research, excellent writing skills and fluency in English and Spanish. Direct experience of working in Latin America would be highly advantageous.

To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter, neither of which should exceed two-pages, to recruitmentcampaigns@globalwitness.org.  For this vacancy only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

To download the application pack please click here.