Manager (m/f) of the
Endangered Primate Rescue Center Cuc Phuong , Vietnam
Date: 1st of February 2014
The EPRC is located 150 km southwest of Hanoi inside Cuc Phuong National
Park. It was established in 1993 and managed by Frankfurt Zoological Society
(FZS). The center is
a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research,
and conservation of confiscated endangered primates, and to the protection of
their habitats. Over the years EPRC has become a well-known primate
conservation institution with an internationally high reputation.
Zoo
Zoo Leipzig
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Serve as country representative of Zoo Leipzig in collaboration with
the Vietnamese authorities (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,
- Manage the daily operation of the center including the finances and
the further development of the project.
- Supervise and manage all aspects of animal husbandry (assistance with
wildlife confiscations, appropriate rehabilitation) and building and
maintenance work as required.
- Training and supervision of Vietnamese animal keepers and site support
staff.
- Organisation of educational work and field research, and the
preparation of project proposals/reports, as well as other administrative
tasks as required.
- Giving technical and practical advice to the authorities of Cuc Phuong
NP and other authorities as required.
- Coordinating activities and cooperation with other conservation
projects/NGOs in
- Supporting Zoo Leipzig in the acquisition of third-party funding.
Requirements:
- Education as
biologist or veterinarian (or comparable fields)
- Management
experience in comparable projects in Vietnam / Asia.
- Experience in
animal husbandry (preferably knowledge of primates).
- Good command of
English (spoken and written), knowledge of Vietnamese is a huge benefit.
- Excellent
organisational and communication skills and ability to multi-task.
- Good practical
skills and computer literacy.
- Full clean
driving licence.
- Physically fit
and able to work in a hot and humid climate.
- Ability to live
under simple conditions in a rural area.
- Technical skills
about electric- and watersystems (Generators, pumps, electrical fence
sytems) would be an advantage.
Conditions:
The
position is temporary with a minimum of two years (including a probation period
of six months) and the possibility to extend the contract into a longer-term
position. Accommodation at the EPRC is
available and a salary adequate to the responsibility of the position will be
provided. Preference will be given to candidates indicating that they are
prepared to stay for longer periods. The contract will be offered on a
‚contract for freelance work‘ basis, not as permanent staff of Zoo Leipzig.
Therefore, health or social insurance contributions will not be covered.
A site
visit prior signing the contrcat would be highly recommended.
Expected
starting date: as soon as possible.
Please
apply via e-mail: including covering letter, CV, university and career
certificates and the contact details of two referees until latest 3rd
of March 2014 to:
Frank
Oberwemmer, Conservation Officer, Zoo Leipzig, Pfaffendorfer Strasse 29, 04105
Leipzig (Germany).
Email: foberwemmer@zoo-leipzig.de
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