EAZA Animal Welfare
Training Officer
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The European
Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) have received funding from Fondation
Segré to employ an Animal Welfare Training Officer. This post is for an experienced candidate
with a proven track record in animal welfare and enrichment, as well as strong
skills in communication and education.
The successful candidate will be based in Amsterdam, and expected to
travel across Europe to provide training and liaise with governing authorities
dealing with animal welfare in zoos and aquariums.
The position of EAZA
Animal Welfare Training Officer is initially for a fixed two year contract
period with the option to extend. He/she will work for the Communications and
Membership department under the auspices of the EAZA Academy department and
reports to the EAZA Academy Manager. The
EAZA Animal Welfare Training Officer’s main role is assisting EAZA member
institutions in achieving the highest possible standards in animal welfare. In addition this role will extend the
outreach work that EAZA already undertakes via the Academy and the Technical
Assistance Committee to non-member zoos.
EAZA, the European
Association of Zoos and Aquaria, represents and links more than 346 zoos,
aquariums, national federations and other organisations in 41 countries. In
addition to furthering the professional standards of our members with regard to
the care and accommodation of the animals kept in their collections, EAZA also
facilitates cooperation in our key mission areas of conservation, education and
research. More than 140 million people visit EAZA members each year. In 2011
the EAZA Academy was founded and supports the training activities of the
association.
Applications should
include a covering letter and a full CV with references. All applications are
to be sent via email, by Friday 7th February 2014, to Myfanwy Griffith (EAZA
Academy Manager) myfanwy.griffith@eaza.net
Application Deadline 7th February
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