Floreana Mitigation Project Officer
Job Title: Floreana Mitigation Project Officer
Department: Field Programmes
Reporting to: Programme Co-ordinator
Full time /
Part-time: Full time (35 Hours per week
including weekends)
Permanent /
Contract: Fixed-term (minimum 6 months)
The Role
We are seeking a
highly motivated and independent person to support a major conservation
programme located in the Galapagos Archipelago. The Mitigation Project Officer
will work closely with local partners Island Conservation and the Galapagos
National Park to establish a set of captive management trials for highly
threatened finch species ahead of a major island-wide invasive species
eradication programme, due to start in 2020. The role will trial the
effectiveness of different holding and management approaches for these birds
with the aim of preparing a series of recommendations for holding birds that
could be at risk of secondary poisoning during the eradication phase.
This is an exciting
opportunity that will require someone with hands-on experience of captive
animal management, good field skills and experience working within tropical
island ecosystems. The successful candidate will be bilingual and will be
stationed primarily in the sparsely populated island of Floreana with regular
travel to Santa Cruz. The project officer will also be responsible for training
two local counterpart technicians who will support the management and running
of the aviaries.
The role, through
support provided by Galapagos Conservation Trust, is currently confirmed for
six months, with a likely extension to one year (funding dependent). If
successful and funding is available our aim is to extend the position for a
further two years.
How to apply
To apply for this
position please send your completed application form and CV with cover letter
to recruitment@durrell.org clearly indicating for which position you wish to
apply for.
Closing date for applications: Friday 27th July 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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