Director of the
Endangered Primate Rescue Centre
Director (m/f) of
the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, Cuc Phuong, Vietnam
The EPRC is located
150 km southwest of Hanoi inside Cuc Phuong National Park. Established in 1993,
the center is a non-profit rescue center dedicated to the rescue,
rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of confiscated endangered
primates. In addition the EPRC also works towards protection of primate
habitats, in particular for re- introduction. Over its 25 years of operation
the EPRC has become a well-known primate conservation institution with an
internationally high reputation.
Zoo Leipzig
(Germany) has given support to the project from the beginning and took over
full management responsibility in 2013. The EPRC currently holds 170
individuals of 15 primate species and employs local staff of 28 keepers plus
one veterinarian and one volunteer coordinator. Foreign volunteers and staff of
Zoo Leipzig also support the work force from time to time.
Zoo Leipzig is
currently looking to find a new permanent director. This is a challenging
position in a demanding environment suitable for a highly dedicated and
motivated individual.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Serve
as country representative of Zoo Leipzig in collaboration with the Vietnamese
authorities (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cuc Phuong National
Park, PACCOM, etc).
2. Managing
the annual budget and providing accurate financial reports two times per year
3. Developing
and implementing all EPRC activities in line with the Project Management Plan
4. Provide
guidance and support to Vietnamese staff in undertaking all daily tasks and
developing staff capacity
5. Preparation
of project proposals/reports, as well as other administrative tasks as
required.
6. Co-ordinate
and maintain co-operation with other conservation projects, NGOs and
institutions in Vietnam
7. Obtaining
third party funding for EPRC operations in cooperation with Zoo Leipzig
Requirements:
1. Education
as biologist or veterinarian (or comparable fields).
2. Management
experience in comparable projects in Vietnam / Asia.
3. Experience
in animal husbandry (preferably knowledge of primates).
4. Good
command of English (spoken and written), knowledge of Vietnamese is a huge
benefit.
5. Excellent
organizational and communication skills and ability to multi-task.
6. Good
practical skills and computer literacy.
7. Full
clean driving licence.
8. Physically
fit and able to work in a hot and humid climate.
9. Ability
to live under simple conditions in a rural area.
Conditions:
The position
requires a minimum commitment of two years (including a probation period of six
months). Accommodation on site at the
EPRC is provided and suitable for a family.
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 contract 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 6th of January 2019 to:
Frank Oberwemmer,
Conservation Officer, Zoo Leipzig, Pfaffendorfer Strasse 29, 04105 Leipzig
(Germany).
Email:
foberwemmer@zoo-leipzig.de
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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