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Title | Specialist Investigator (Forests) |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The Environmental Investigation Agency has been at the forefront of efforts to combat environmental crime since 1984. EIA’s unique approach involves utilising undercover investigation techniques to expose environmental crime in three main areas; illegal trade in wildlife, smuggling of ozone-depleting chemicals and e-waste, and illegal logging and associated timber trade. EIA’s Forest Campaign works to reduce global deforestation and degradation by improving forest governance in producer countries and implementing demand side controls in major consuming markets. Purpose of Post The Specialist Investigator will work as part of EIA’s Forest Campaign team, although assistance to EIA’s other campaigns may be required on occasion. The role involves planning and carrying out field investigations into forest crimes, with a main focus on East Asia. Principal activities will include: trade data research & analysis; monitoring of campaign-related news and legislation; investigation planning, including desk-based and reconnaissance field work; development of appropriate investigative ‘covers’ and tools; risk assessment; use of covert and other investigative equipment; recording and reporting of investigation findings; participation in campaign and organisational strategic planning. Main Responsibilities
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Terms and Conditions Competitive Salary Please fill out the application form here and return it to Bill Dishington, EIA Head of Operations, at billdishington@eia-international.org by Monday, March 5, 2012. |