Husbandry and Enrichment Coordinators
Laos Conservation Trust for Wildlife
The Laos
Conservation Trust for Wildlife is currently seeking two interested individuals
to join our onsite team as Husbandry & Enrichment Coordinators.
Couples or friend
pairs are welcome to apply.
The Laos
Conservation Trust for Wildlife is a non-profit wildlife conservation and
rescue centre which is registered in Laos, we are currently the only
all-inclusive species rescue centre in Lao PDR.
As a registered
foundation in Laos, we work to conserve Laos’ biodiversity by continuing to
work with the Lao government authorities.
The LCTW is
currently at an exciting stage of development. Here, the successful candidate
will be involved with the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release of confiscated and
donated animals from the illegal wildlife trade. We provide the highest
standard of life-long sanctuary for those who are unsuitable for release and we
aid in the care and husbandry improvement of the animals at the Lao Zoo.
Our site is now a
beacon and focal point of conservation efforts in Lao PDR.
We house around 500
animals, mostly native to South-east Asia of varying taxa, these include Large
Mammals such as Bears, Elephant and Leopard, a variety of Primates, Ungulates,
Reptiles, Birds and Small Mammals including wild Canine and Feline species.
The LCTW is
committed to conservation on both a regional and global scale, we are working
alongside other wildlife organisations and the Lao government to aid in
biodiversity conservation efforts.
Our future education
programmes will utilise our unique placement in Laos to provide access to
knowledge for Lao people about how they can help to conserve Laos’ incredible
biodiversity.
For more information
about our project, visit http://lctwildlife.org
To see the centre in
our mini documentary, visit https://youtu.be/hcI5VfJDOkk
The Role
The role of
Husbandry and Enrichment Coordinator is a very hands-on role, working in our
centre with rescued wildlife. You will have an active role in rehabilitating
rescued wildlife, ready for a life back in the wild. This includes the daily
husbandry and provision of enrichment to wildlife onsite, getting involved in
construction and maintenance projects in the Lao Zoo, as well as some
administration duties.
Planning and
implementation of projects onsite is a large part of this role, initiative and
creativity is encouraged to provide our wildlife with the best possible
standard of welfare.
This role also
includes the opportunity to train and guide our volunteers who come on our
Husbandry & Enrichment programme, as well as Animal Studies programme. You
will have chance to educate and guide volunteers who are crucial to the success
of our project.
The admin duties for
the volunteer programme are also part of this role, including managing
bookings, corresponding with prospective volunteers, contacting new volunteer
partners, universities and travel companies.
The role will evolve
and grow as the successful candidates develop with it and initiative is very
much encouraged. Our conservation and education programmes will continue to go
from strength to strength and our H&E Coordinator will be required to help
drive this.
Essential
• Previous
experience of wildlife husbandry in a captive setting
• Experience
of leading and working with volunteers and guests in a wildlife setting
• Some
construction skills and a great understanding of enrichment
• A
good understanding of Microsoft programmes and computer literacy
• Excellent
communication and reporting skills ensuring our team operates efficiently
• Full
driving license from your native country
• Fluency
of written and spoken English
• A
high level of understanding working safely and leading others to work safely
with wildlife
• Willing
to commit to at least 1 year to this role
• Creative
and positive attitude
Desirable
• Self–driven,
able to work in challenging conditions and culturally sensitive
• Experience
working with South-east Asian wildlife
• Experience
of living rurally with a small amount of amenities
• Knowledge
and previous usage of ZIMS or a similar online records system (ARKS, SPARKS,
MedARKS)
• An
understanding of fundraising in the non-profit wildlife sector
• Self–driven,
able to work in challenging conditions and culturally sensitive
• Some
Lao and/or Thai language skills
Onsite
accommodation, with 2 cooked meals per day and breakfast supplies will be
provided with the role. This role offers 5 days off per month, a competitive
regional salary with paid holiday days, plus Lao national holidays. The LCTW
will provide the successful candidate with a 1 year rolling business visa, all
business travel expenses and a Lao driving license, after a 3-month
probationary period.
Our base centre is
located in Ban Keun, around a 1 hour drive north of Vientiane, the capital of
Lao PDR. We are fairly rural but our local town has various amenities such as
pharmacies, markets, shops, ATMs and a lovely local resort to spend time on days
off.
We are looking to
fill this position as soon as possible, suitable candidates will be contacted
for a Skype interview.
Does this sound like
your dream job? If you would like to help us conserve and rescue wildlife in
Laos, please send CV along with a covering letter to info@lctwildlife.org
Only candidates
selected for interview will be contacted.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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