Turtle Captive Officer (full time)
Affiliation: The Asian Turtle Program
of Indo-Myanmar Conservation (IMC)
Location: Cuc Phuong National Park,
Ninh Binh, Viet Nam
Report to: Training & rescue
coordinator
Application deadline: 20th June 2016
Background:
The Asian Turtle Program (ATP) of
Indo-Myanmar Conservation (IMC) was established in 1998 where it developed from
the Turtle Conservation Centre (TCC) in Cuc Phuong National Park. Initially the
ATP was established to allow fieldwork, surveys, training and awareness
activities to be undertaken for tortoise and freshwater turtles in the Asia
region, with a focus on Vietnam. Since 2003 the program has had strong links
with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo/Cleveland Zoological Society's Asia regional
program. In 2015 ATP was incorporated into IMC, a UK based NGO.
The aim of ATP is to establish a safe
and sustainable future for Asian turtles, and to ensure that no further turtle
species become extinct in the region. In Vietnam, we are working closely with
the Turtle Conservation Centre (TCC) of Cuc Phuong National Park to rescue and
rehabilitate animals from the trade and to establish and maintain viable
population of prioritized and threatened tortoises and fresh-water turtle
species.
Scope
of works:
The Turtle Captive Officer will
support on rescuing new arrivals turtles in the Quarantine area, improvement
for animals in TCC under guidance of ATP/IMC. This position also works closely
with Training and Rescue Coordinator from ATP/IMC and TCC Manager as well as
International Captive Manager with the Cuc Phuong National Park Management
Board.
Main
responsibilities:
- Monitor turtles and activities in Quarantine area at TCC
- Work closely with TCC staffs to implement daily and weekly tasks such as basic treatment and care for turtle in quarantine area
- Be responsible for managing equipment and supplies for Quarantine area
- Complete record for animals received from the trade and hatchlings at the center.
- Support the maintenance of the main population of animals at the TCC, help coordinate development and improvement decisions made by the TCC management and technical advisor team.
- Assist Training and Rescue Coordinator and TCC Manager to undertake activities and complete report updates.
- Assist International technical advisors in translation from English to Vietnamese and vice versa
- Other tasks when required
Desired
qualifications
- University degree in veterinary, forestry, fisheries, biology, or related fields
- One year or more work experience
- Passionate about wildlife conservation and animal welfare
- Competent in computers, words, excel, PowerPoint and Email
- Good Vietnamese and English skills.
- Strong communication skills and an ability to work with local communities and local government officials.
- Some veterinary experiences are desirable
Contract Duration: the contract will
be for one-year with the possibility of extension depending on performance and
funding availability
Interested applicants should send
their cover letter, CV, and supporting documents to:
Hoang Van Ha – Vietnam Turtle Program
Coordinator
Email: hvha@asianturtleprogram.org
Indo-Myanmar Conservation’s Asian
Turtle Program: Room#1806, 18th Floor, CT1 Bac Ha C14 Building
To Huu Road, Nam Tu Liem District, Ha
Noi
Tel: +84-4-7302 8389
Website: www.asianturtleprogram.org
Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted.
