The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) invites applicants who can provide Research support for the Wildlife Enforcement Monitoring System(WEMS) initiative. The suitable candidate should have an interest in Science, Technology and Policy research and with minimum understanding of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES).
About WEMS initiative: Wildlife Enforcement Monitoring System initiative is an environmental governance project functioning under the overall theme of the Science and Technology for Sustainable Societies programme at UNU-IAS. The project objective is to assist monitoring trafficking and illegal wildlife crime through a joint effort carried out by United Nations bodies, national governments, private industries, civil society and research institutions. WEMS brings together national enforcement institutions to a common data collection and reporting mechanism through the WEMS 2.0 information system. The compiled data will then be analysed and selected non-nominal information will be made available ・ through the WEMS initiative website. WEMS will also help in providing analysed information electronically to all partnering national enforcement agencies and international policymakers including Interpol and CITES Secretariat. Selected information will be shared with the public for bringing awareness about wildlife crime.
Research and analysis of the crime data will be carried out through a designated research institution which will also carry out policy analysis identifying the trends and reasons for non-compliance (which is also in accordance to CITES Resolution 10.3)
http://wems-initiative.org
Position Responsibilities
・Research support including transcription of interviews and data analysis
・Assist in the development of policy reports
・The applicant is expected to be involved in other project activities as and when required
Please see http://www.ias.unu.edu/sub_page.aspxcatID=55&ddlID=380
Number of Positions: 1
Required Qualifications
・Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline
・Proficiency in English (both speaking and reading/writing)
Desirable Qualifications
・Postgraduate student (Master’s level), but undergraduate applicants will also be considered
・Interest and/or prior experience in wildlife policy research
Duration: Three months (Schedule to be further arranged) Starting Date: December 2012 or earlier
Interns’ Expenses: Interns are not financially remunerated by UNU-IAS. The Institute also accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the internship. Interns must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan.
How to Apply:
Please send your English and Japanese CV, cover letter and Internship Application Form by E-mail to intern@ias.unu.edu with “WEMS Research Internship 2012” as the subject by no later than Monday, 26 November 2012.
Selection Process:
Application review → interview → acceptance notice
Only those who will be considered for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will not be returned and UNU-IAS will not be able to respond to each applicant. If you have any questions prior to applying, please send your inquiry to intern@ias.unu.edu
問合先：
国連大学高等研究所
電話 045-221-2300
Eメール intern@ias.unu.edu
