Technical Advisor - Law Enforcement and Wildlife Crime Prevention

About the role

WCS is seeking a Technical Advisor for Law Enforcement Management and Counter Wildlife Trafficking (LEM/CWT) in Gabon, based in Libreville with frequent field assignments in national parks, landscapes and project sites. Reporting to the Technical Director, the advisor strengthens protection, monitoring and law enforcement in terrestrial and marine protected areas, supports government agencies and park managers, and coordinates support from multiple projects. The closing date is 29 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Develop an LEM/CWT framework for terrestrial and marine contexts and strengthen the capacities of partner agencies, WCS teams and park managers.
• Assess threats, capacities and needs at priority sites, define priorities and roadmaps for monitoring and anti-poaching programs, and enhance intelligence-led patrols, case management and legal follow-up.
• Plan and deploy equipment, infrastructure and interoperable systems such as SMART, EarthRanger and Skylight/Global Fishing Watch, and support operations in the CWT coordination center in Makokou and the Mayumba-Conkouati transboundary park.
• Prepare LEM/CWT contributions for the Priority Support Projects and future Collaborative Management Partnerships, including risks, responsibilities, standards, investment needs and transition conditions.
• Monitor legal and institutional frameworks, propose improvements to the LEM/CWT framework, and update methods, tools and standards used by WCS and its partners.
• Supervise technical staff, consultants and trainers, coordinate the LEM/CWT portfolio, and implement the capacity-building component of the plan, including training, coaching and human rights integration.