TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild animals and plants is not a threat to the conservation of nature. We actively monitor and investigate wildlife trade and provide information to diverse audiences worldwide as a basis for effective conservation policies and programmes.

The salary for this role will be between £27,870 and £34,000 p.a, depending on skills and experience.

This position provides support to the management of Government Aid Agencies (GAA) projects, focusing primarily on the EU funded projects, to ensure that the project teams operate effectively, on time and according to the donors’ requirements. The Project Support Officer will work closely with the GAA Project Managers, Administrators and wider project team. The Project Support Officer is a key contact point for implementation and reporting issues for the GAA projects.Specific Duties

• Reviewing, advising and negotiating on the terms of donor contracts and agreements
• Organising any necessary outgoing project funding agreements and arranging for the timely transfer of funds to TRAFFIC offices
• Advising the project team on the management of project finances, maintaining cash-flows and assisting with budget forecasts and liaising with the project team on a day-to-day basis
• Working with Project Managers and TRAFFIC implementing offices and staff to ensure the timely preparation and submission of project financial reports, project technical reports and any other financial documents required by donors, including review and quality control elements
• Liaising with the TRAFFIC Operations team on budget and contract coordination and troubleshooting
• Supporting as required the team on proposal development and proposal submissions
• Preparing for project audits including the collection and review of supporting documentation from the TRAFFIC offices.
• Coordinating with the project teams on day-to-day project administration including scheduling meeting, writing minutes and agendas and circulating reference material for preparation of meetings
• Attending training on projects Donor requirements and keeping up to date on Donor rules and regulations.
• Provide training and support on Donor project management practices and project implementation tools and procedures to project team staff.
• Any other duties relevant to the role