Tag: international whaling commission

  • Bycatch Coordinator – IWC

    Bycatch Coordinator – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission are looking for this role based in Victory House on Vision Park.

    Bycatch Coordinator to coordinate and implement the programme of work for the Bycatch Mitigation Initiative (BMI). The Coordinator will provide advice to the Commission, liaise and exchange information with other inter-governmental organisations, and will help governments to address issues relating to bycatch and in particular its mitigation. Apply before Sunday 4 May 2025

  • 2023 Summer Internship – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission who currently have an office in Impington is looking for this new role.

    2023 Summer Internship to audit and collate current and historical document holdings to ensure a smooth and complete transition from paper to digital format, managing and backdating the digital archives of IWC historical documents and institutional knowledge. Tasks will involve a combination of scanning, collation, meta data-entry and referencing. The intern will have exposure to sensitive internal documentation and historical documentation from a broad range of topics in the Marine Biology field and will gain experience in digitisation methods. The closing date for applications is 17:00 UK time on 27 March 2023.

  • “A Whale of an Evening”

    “A Whale of an Evening”

    The International Whaling Commission is holding a talk on Wednesday 8th March from 7.15pm at the Saint Andrew’s Centre.

    Rebecca Lent, Executive Secretary of IWC, will be in conversation with international environmental lawyer Stephen Tromans KC.

  • Executive Secretary – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission who currently have an office in Impington is looking for this new role.

    Executive Secretary to be the Head of the Commission’s Secretariat and must be impartial in co-ordinating the interests of all member Governments. S/he is responsible for the efficient management of the Secretariat including development and execution of the Commission’s budget and associated programme of work, organisation of meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies, and maintenance of relationships with other international organisations. The closing date for applications is 17:00 UK time on 15 March 2023. Interviews will take place in May/June 2023 and will be conducted in English.

  • Editorial Assistant – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission who currently have an office in Impington is looking for this new role.

    Editorial Assistant to assist the Head of Science in the production of Scientific Journals and Reports for publication. The post is advertised as part-time (20 hours per week) and is for one year, fixed-term contract.

  • Bycatch Coordinator – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission who currently have an office in Impington is looking for this new role.

    Bycatch Coordinator to coordinate and implement the programme of work under the IWC’s Bycatch Mitigation Initiative and to build the capacity of IWC member governments to address this important issue. Full-Time position (37.5 hours per week) based at the IWC Secretariat Headquarters in Impington, Cambridge. Closing Date 5pm GMT 23 February 2022

  • Strandings Coordinator – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission who currently have an office in Histon is looking for this new role.

    Strandings Coordinator who will further develop and implement the IWC Strandings Initiative. You will convene the Strandings Expert Panel and will be the liaison between the Expert Panel, the Steering Group, the Regional Focal Points, the Conservation and Scientific Committees, the Whale Killing Methods and Welfare Issues Working Group and the IWC Secretariat. This post is advertised as part-time (18.75 hours per week), one-year fixed term contract.

  • Administration Assistant, Fundraising & Grant Management Officer – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission who currently have an office in Histon is looking for these roles.

    Administration Assistant to provide support in daily office needs and managing the Commission’s general administrative activities, to ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of our office. You will have good organisational skills and be flexible in your work approach. Part Time (22 hours per week). Apply by Sunday 28 November 2021

    Fundraising & Grant Management Officer to work across the Commission’s subsidiary bodies that make use of voluntary funding to increase the provision of funding streams to enable the IWC to carry out existing and new projects. In addition, you will be responsible for the production and maintenance of all databases, tracking, reporting and forecasting of voluntary funding received. Part-time (18 hours per week). Apply by Sunday 28 November 2021.

  • Lead for Modelling and Statistics – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission with offices in Histon is looking for this role.

    Lead for Modelling and Statistics to oversee the programming and implementation of cetacean population models and the management of related data. An important part of the role is to evaluate the sustainability of aboriginal harvest quotas through computer simulations and involves close collaboration with members of the Scientific Committee and other Commission stakeholders. The post holder will also have line management responsibility for three statistical officers. Apply by 10 October 2021.

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  • Programme Officer – IWC

    The International Whaling Commission with offices in Histon is looking for this new role.

    IWC Programme Officer to support the development and implementation of IWC Work Programmes working across a range of cetacean conservation and welfare topic areas (for example underwater noise, whale watching, ship strikes, and marine debris) and take the lead on projects of particular interest. Apply by 9th September 2021

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