Director of
Operations, Chimpanzee Project
Hiring Organization:
Humane Society
International
Position
Description:
Humane Society
International currently provides direct care to more than 60 chimpanzees
formerly used for biomedical research and now residing on estuary islands in
Liberia. The Director of Operations of the chimpanzee project will oversee
daily care of the chimpanzee residents as well as the development of sanctuary
facilities that meet accreditation standards. Duties will include ensuring
proper care of the chimpanzees; supervision and professional development of
personnel; building relationships with various stakeholders; and overseeing
construction of sanctuary facilities. The Director of Operations must be a team
player and will report to HSI headquarters in the United States and will also
work closely with HSI?s Country Director, who is located in Liberia and working
on additional animal welfare issues.
LOCATION:
Charlesville, Liberia
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversee the
health and welfare of the chimpanzees, including carrying out a preventative
medicine program, through close work with the caregiver and management staff.
2. Oversee facility
management; maintenance of assets; procurement of supplies and materials; and
maintenance of necessary licenses and permits.
3. Assure that
operations are conducted in accordance with HSI?s operational and financial
policies and procedures, Liberian law as well as relevant agreements between
HSI and the Government of Liberia.
4. Communicate and
work in a coordinated manner with HSI with respect to annual budget creation
and oversight, disbursements and related controls and accounting for all
expenditures (including monthly itemized expense reports to HSI) related to
sanctuary operations.
5. Supervision and
professional development of the staff to ensure effective performance, a
positive workplace culture, and high welfare standards for the chimpanzees.
6. Create or update
policies, procedures and documents as needed, to include assessment of
chimpanzee welfare, boat and vehicle safety/maintenance, staff procedures,
animal care standards and others.
7. Provide updates,
photos and video to HSI to be used for public communications.
8. Host visitors
(including donors and media outlets) to the sanctuary, in close coordination
with HSI.
9. Liaise with
chimpanzee sanctuaries in Africa and animal welfare and conservation groups in
Liberia, alongside Country Director.
10. Work closely
with HSI to finalize and carry out a long-term plan to provide care and housing
to the chimpanzees that meets Pan African Sanctuary Alliance and Global
Federation of Animal Sanctuary standards, as well as development of a new
sanctuary headquarters, including:
a. Oversight of
design and construction of facilities
b. Identification of
sources of high quality equipment and materials within budget
c. Identification of
contractors and other professionals needed to carry out construction plans
d. Ensure
construction remains within budget and on time.
11. Travel to the US
at least twice per year to meet with HSI staff, donors and others as
identified.
12. Housing in
Liberia or housing allowance will be provided.
Qualifications/Experience:
EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:
1. College degree or
consultancy-related equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of five
years of experience working with great apes in captivity.
3. Minimum of five
years of experience working in a managerial role.
4. Experience
overseeing a capital plan/budget.
5. Experience
working in a developing country preferred.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Experience
working for a large nonprofit organization.
2. Strong
oral and written communication skills in English.
3. Excellent
public speaking skills.
4. Willingness
to travel.
Salary/funding:
$35,000 per year
Support provided for
internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
1. Travel to the
United States twice per year.
2. Housing or
housing allowance will be provided.
Term of Appointment:
One year with
potential renewal on an annual basis
Application
Deadline:
October 15, 2017
Contact Information:
Kathleen Conlee
1255 23rd St NW,
Suite 450
Washington DC, DC
20037
USA
Telephone Number:
301-258-3043
Fax Number:
301-258-7760
Website:
E-mail Address:
Peter Dickinson
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