Associate Programme Officer

WCMC

Cambridge, with hybrid working
£25,000 - £30,500 pa, depending on skills and experience
Full Time • Permanent
Closing on Mon, 13th Oct 2025

Policy & CampaigningConservation & Wildlife


We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Programme Officer who is passionate about contributing their technical skills to global efforts to halt deforestation and conserve biodiversity. The successful applicant will work within our Nature Conserved team to ensure the delivery of our suite of forest conservation projects, with a particular emphasis on ensuring that international trade in deforestation-related commodities is both legal and sustainable.

The main focus of this post will be to work with a dedicated team to conduct analyses of numeric data and to contribute to the writing of scientific reports for policy-makers. We are looking for a candidate who is proficient in the analysis, manipulation and visualization of large datasets in R, and who is comfortable working to deliver accurate, succinct, and engaging outputs to support fast-paced policy dialogues.

This position will provide the opportunity to contribute to a portfolio of high-profile and innovative projects. Your work will make a real difference in the field of conservation.

This position is not suitable for visa sponsorship.

This is not a United Nations Post. This position is with the charity WCMC, working in collaboration with UNEP. 

Please note we reserve the right to close this position as soon as a suitable applicant is found, so please do not delay your application.

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About UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre

The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is a global centre of excellence on biodiversity and nature’s contribution to society and the economy. We work at the interface of science, policy, and practice to tackle the global crisis facing nature and support the transition to a sustainable future for people and the planet.

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