Project Manager for
the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity at Kbal Spean, Cambodia
Münster Zoo is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated person as Project Manager for the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) in Cambodia.
Background:
The ACCB, located on 25 hectares of land at the
historical site of Kbal Spean in the Phnom Kulen National Park, 40 km north of
Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor, is the first Nature Conservation Centre in
Cambodia. Its aim is to contribute to the preservation of wildlife and
biodiversity, mainly in the northwest of the country. A rescue and breeding
facility for threatened wildlife and an environmental education programme aimed
at the local population as well as national and international visitors are the
heart of the ACCB. Due to a grant in 2014, field research and in situ
conservation activities as well as the education programme will be intensified.
Please refer to the
project's website at www.accb-cambodia.org and to the ACCB Facebook page www.facebook.com/ACCBCambodia for more information
before applying.
Duties and
responsibilities:
The Project Manager will be
responsible for the further development of the project, i.e. maintenance and
extension of the different project components and cooperation with the
Cambodian authorities as well as with local, national or international NGOs.
The duties and responsibilities on
site cover amongst others:
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Day to day management
of the project and supervision of the different project components
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Development of
infrastructure, appropriate training, and implementing management,
administrative and operational systems
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Supervision of the
project staff and international volunteers working on site
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Staff training
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Development of annual
budgets and workplans
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Preparation of
reports at given deadlines
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Support of the
fundraising and grant writing activities for the project
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Facilitation of
respective (field) research
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Active involvement in
the day to day care of the (presently small, but growing) stock of highly
threatened species
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Attending meetings/
workshops/ conferences and giving public presentations
Requirements and skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Master’s degree
strongly preferred.
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Relevant experience
in animal husbandry and conservation work in
situ and ex situ.
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Practical experience in project and office management,
including administration, budgeting and accounting, reporting and fundraising,
staff management and development.
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Ability
to work independently, but in close co-operation with the executing
organisation in Germany and the main donor.
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Good organisational skills, reliability and ability to
multi-task.
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Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication
skills.
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Good common sense and
problem solving skills.
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Flexible and patient,
good sense of humour.
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Good
command of English (oral and written) and good writing skills.
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Ability to cope with simple living conditions in a
rural and isolated area.
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Physically fit and able to live in a hot and humid
climate.
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Practical skills and valid driver’s license.
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Previous experience
in tropical countries, especially Southeast-Asia,
strongly preferred.
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Preference
will be given to persons indicating that they are willing to stay for longer
periods (after successful probation period).
Conditions:
An initial contract of three years will be offered,
subject to a three-month probation period. The contract will be offered on a
compensatory volunteer basis, not as permanent staff of Münster Zoo. Therefore,
social insurance contributions will not be covered.
Starting date:
As soon as possible. Applications will
be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application procedure:
To apply, please send a cover
letter indicating your interest and detailing your suitability along with a CV
and the names of at least two referees via email to:
Str. 315, Münster 48161, Germany)
Please mention in your cover letter where you saw the job advertised.
Closing date for application: 31.1.2014
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