Veterinarian for Exotic Animal Hospital in Hong Kong

Tai Wai Small Animal and Exotic Hospital is a well established Veterinary Hospital in a ‘green’ area of Hong Kong. We are situated in a traditional area close to mountains and country parks, yet still within a short traveling distance of the city. Hong Kong is a great place to live, it’s a gateway to exploring China and the rest of Asia, has better weather than the UK and low tax rates.

We are a progressive professional Hospital that prides itself on providing the highest standard of care and compassion for all our exotic and small animal patients.

Our current ABVP(Avian) specialist is returning to teach in the USA therefore we are looking for a new veterinarian to complement our team of 7 vets, 2 UK Qualified VN’s, 15 Vet Assistants, 5 receptionist and 3 cleaners.

The position would suit a veterinarian with current experience in exotics, but individuals with a strong interest who are willing to work towards further ‘exotic’ qualifications would also be considered.

Compassion, a good sense of humor and great interpersonal skills are a must. Emphasis is on a ‘team approach’ to high-quality medicine and surgery.

The Hospital is well equipped with all the usual toys, including everything needed to perform high quality medicine and surgery on exotics.

Salary is production based and there is the option of working either a 4 or 5 day week. One month Annual leave and one week CPD leave provided per year. CPD is actively
encouraged and an allowance provided. Applicants must be able to become registered with the Hong Kong Veterinary Surgeons Board.

For further information please see http://www.taiwaiexotic.com/

Interested applicants please forward your CV and covering letter, mentioning why you are interested in our position to hr@taiwaiexotic.com or fax to Hong Kong (852) 2687 1017

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Head of Education - Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

Applications are invited for the position of Head of Education, a key role within the Life Sciences Directorate. Reporting directly to the Director of Life Sciences, the successful applicant will lead the Education Department in providing an exceptional standard of service to public visitors and visiting groups of students across all key stages. We are looking for an inspirational leader and educator with exceptional presenting skills which can be tailored to meet the needs of diverse audiences. The successful candidate will be a graduate with appropriate teaching qualifications and have a keen interest in aspects of the work zoos undertake and their purpose.

The successful candidate will be required to join the Zoo during a period of change to develop a world class education department, including:


· Lead and line manage the education team through appropriate target setting, coaching and appraisal

· Grow the formal delivery of learning to primary, secondary and higher education markets

· Lead on the development of content including scripting for keeper talks and presentations to visitors

· Deliver a full programme of workshop based activities during school holiday periods

· Provide tutoring and mentoring services to staff undergoing training such as the Animal Management Diploma

· Take full responsibility for health and safe systems and protocols within the department

· Be responsible for the production and implementation of the Education Team’s mission and objectives aligned at all times to the Zoo’s strategy

· Ensure all Zoo procedures, protocols and rules are followed at all times

· Contribute to the overall management and organisational development of the Zoo


The role is full time, Monday to Friday, with some evenings and week-ends as required.

To apply for this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org



Closing date for applications: 4th February 2011

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Education Team Member - The Tropical Butterfly House

The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is seeking an additional member of the Education Team. The post will involve delivering educational talks to school groups, presenting a packed timetable of Animal Encounters and any other duties as reasonably required by the business such as admissions and retail. The centre has an exciting new education programme delivered in several enjoyable and interactive sessions.

You will be a lively and confident speaker with a friendly and approachable manner. You will be driven to help the centre achieve its mission to encourage visitors to develop a better understanding and awareness of the natural world around them using enjoyable, interactive hands on learning. Experience in public speaking desirable; experience delivering talks in an educational setting advantageous. Confidence handling a wide range of animals is essential.

The position will include weekend and Bank Holiday working.

Pay: min wage start with possibility of review depending on performance.
Hours: 8 hours per week initially, more hours as and when the business dictates with a maximum of 5 days per week. Fixed term contract to suit seasonal nature of the business.

Closing date: Monday 28th Feb 2011.

To apply send a CV and brief covering letter to:
Chrissie Jackson
Head Keeper
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
Woodsetts Road
North Anston
Sheffield
S25 4EQ
chrissie@butterflyhouse.co.uk

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Section Head - Twycross Zoo

Section Head
£20,193 pa

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

A position has become available for a Section Head keeper to join the Life Sciences Directorate. This role provides a unique opportunity to join the Zoo at a time when it is undergoing an exciting period of change. Reporting to the General Curators you will head a team responsible for part of the animal collection and play an active role in developing the department in line with the Zoo’s strategic aims. The successful candidate will be required to:

Supervise and develop staff
Demonstrate that they have either attained a relevant animal management qualification or be prepared to take the Advanced National Certificate for the Management of Zoo Animals
Have good communication skills and be able to communicate with visitors on either a one-to-one basis or presenting to a larger audience
Have a flexible work attitude
Work as part of a progressive thinking team

This is a hands-on role and applicants must possess good all round animal husbandry skills, and be able to lead and motivate a team. Substantial experience in animal management is necessary for this position, including experience of working with primates; with some experience of EEP, TAG or other relevant areas of zoological conservation work being preferable. A proactive and positive approach together with good communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern zoo is essential.

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution and the possibility of on-site accommodation.

To apply for this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th February 2011

Trainee Mammal Keeper - Chessington World of Adventures

Job title: Trainee Mammal Keeper
Company: Chessington World of Adventures
Salary: TBC + benefits
Location: Chessington, Surrey

Give in to your animal instincts

Guests visit Chessington World of Adventures for Britain’s wildest day out and the animals they encounter all add to the atmosphere of excitement and discovery. This year, with the introduction of our new Wild Asia, Serengeti Plain and Lorikeet Lagoon attractions, we allow our guests to get up close and personal with even more of the planet’s most amazing wildlife.

About the role:
From Tigers to Sharks, Gorillas and Military Macaws to Marmosets, our Zoo and SEA LIFE Centre boast a huge array of wildlife – and with our new Wild Asia, Serengeti Plain and Lorikeet Lagoon attractions which are all designed to allow our guests get up even closer and more personal with the cheeky, the mischievous and the exotic – there really couldn’t be a better time to join our awesome team at Chessington World of Adventures.

Working within our trail of the kings team you will be responsible for delivering unrivalled standards of Animal Husbandry and welfare required by, amongst others, our Asiatic lions, Sumatran Tigers, Persian Leopards and Western Lowland Gorillas. You will be part of the team creating the most stimulating environment possible – not just for our guests, but for the animals too - and since we’re big on conservation, education and research and you’ll have a big part to play in that too.

About you:
Our ideal candidate will have completed an animal based qualification, with some experience of working in a Zoo environment or equivalent. You will be a confident communicator and more importantly an alert listener. You will have passion and excitement for your chosen field, with a keen drive to develop your career as an Animal Keeper.

About us
Chessington World of Adventures offers explorers of all ages the chance to go wild and leave the dull restraints of everyday life behind. With our extraordinary blend of rides and wildlife, we focus on providing a great day out for all the family. Not only will you be working at the heart of a brand that’s all about freedom, discovery and fun-filled challenges, you’ll also be joining a business that’s part of the massively successful Merlin Entertainments Group – Europe’s number 1 visitor attraction operator attracting over 35 million visitors a year.

To apply
For a job with a little more adventure, go to http://www.chessingtonjobs.com/

Closing date 28.01.2011

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Volunteers are needed to work with juvenile green turtles - 2011

Period: 1st January 2011 April 30th 2011

Location: Cerro Verde,Uruguay. (Satellite Map)

Background Information: Karumbé has been monitoring this foraging and developmental area of juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) for more than 9 years. In this site the volunteers will carry out research and conservation activities, getting quite in touch with the fishermen community where the field station is settled. Volunteers will be working shoulder to shoulder with the 2 researchers who will be coordinating the fieldwork, getting involved in all tasks included in the project work.

Requirements: Candidates should have
(a) 1.Willingness to work with nature in a remote place, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
2. Good physical conditions: know how to swim and be able to walk long distances on loose sand.
3. Willingness to get to know a different culture, getting involved into conservation activities with this fishing community.
4. It is not necessary previous experience in handling sea turtles, training will be given as soon as arrived in the field station.

Additional Contact Information: Biol. Luciana Alonso, Volunteers Coordinator. If interested ask for the volunteer’s instructive at: volkarumbe@gmail.com

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London Zoo - Explainers

Explainers

£10.08 per hour

At ZSL London Zoo, we receive over a million visitors every year, many of whom are families, children and school groups. We are looking for Explainers to enthrall, engage and interact with our key audiences through our fantastic range of live events for 2011.

We are passionate about our animals and you will have a talent for inspiring that same passion in our visitors. You will use your advanced communications skills to engage visitors in one-to-one discussions, lead groups in interactive workshops, or give talks to large audience of all ages.

We understand that our visitors can be as varied as the amazing animals we have at ZSL and our Explainers are just as confident interacting with our youngest first time visitors as with our lifetime supporters. Your days will be spent helping visitors get the most out of our exhibits, by leading and presenting a range of public events to inspire, entertain and educate our audiences about the varied work of the ZSL.

You will receive full support to learn new material and develop your presenting style. Experience of working with children is essential, ideally in an informal learning context.

Seasonal work is available from April until the beginning of September 2011. Applicants will need to be flexible as weekend working is required.

Please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability to hr@zsl.org  or by post to HR Department, Zoological Society of London, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY.

Closing date for applications: 7 February 2011

Interviews will take place on: 2nd March 2011

Registered Charity in England and Wales Number: 208728

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HEAD KEEPER – Blackpool Zoo

Due to a major restructuring of the animal department, award winning Blackpool Zoo is looking to fill some key positions.

2 x Experienced Head Keeper (Ref No: AD/HK/11),

Overseeing the day to day running of one of the two animal areas within the zoo with a ‘hands-on’ operational approach you will supervise, roster, support and assist the animal keeping team within your assigned area, ensuring best practice, compliance with Health and Safety regulations and a consistent and continuous performance to improve the overall Zoo animal management standards.

As we move forward under a new departmental management structure, we are looking for someone to be a positive role model to others through demonstrated behaviours.

As well as being responsible for your area, you will also be part of the Zoo Senior Animal Management Team where not only will you assist and deputise for the animal manager but also have a very active role in developing and moving forward the animal department within its framework aims and objectives in this new and exciting period within Blackpool Zoo’s history.

You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. A minimum of 7 years zoo keeping experience plus proven people management skills and have passed the Advanced National Certificate in the Management of Zoo Animals or an equivalent is essential.

In return we offer a competitive salary, inclusion in the company’s bonus and pension schemes and the opportunity to further your career within the zoological world.

Subsidised single occupancy (on site) accommodation will be available with this post, if required.

Blackpool Zoo is ideally and conveniently located on the outskirts of the "UK most popular holiday resort". Less than a 5 minute drive from the M55 motorway, the zoo’s site is also easily accessible from numerous rural villages in the surrounding area. The zoo itself is situated in a well established green belt area of the town and is only a 10 minute drive away from the town centre, which offers a veritable feast of nightlife, entertainment and shopping as well as the famous Golden Mile coastline. Blackpool can genuinely offer "something for everyone", from singles to families, yet, within an hour drive of this vibrant town you can be in the Lake District, Manchester or even the Yorkshire Dales

The closing date for applications is the 21st February 2010.

A job description for the post can be obtained from the Personnel Department

Please apply, in writing enclosing a full CV and quoting the Reference number
of the post, to:

Personnel Department
Blackpool Zoo
East Park Drive
Blackpool
FY3 8PP

                                   

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Animal Department Supervisor

Due to the expansion of the animal collection at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, a new senior position has been created as a second Animal Supervisor in the Animal Department.

Reporting directly to the Director of the Animal Department, the postholder will work jointly with the current Animal Department Supervisor to provide leadership and development for the animal team and develop the husbandry, welfare and conservation knowledge of the department as the animal collection increases.

-The successful applicant will have several years experience in a senior position in a UK collection

-Minimum qualification level of National Diploma in Zoo Animal Management

-Primate and hoofstock experience would be especially relevant

-Record keeping, Arks/Zims experience

-Protocol and systems development

-Firearms experience (not essential)

-A demonstrated history of leadership skills

-Understanding and commitment to the visitor experience

-Enthusiasm and drive to support the ongoing development and implementation of the animal collection plan

For an application form and further details please contact Clare Pearson in the HR Department on c.pearson@yorkshirewildlifepark.com or call 01302 535057.
For more information about the Park, please have a look at the website http://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/

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LIBRARIAN/ ARCHIVIST - Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo, one of Europe’s leading Zoological collections, has an active and award winning Education Division, is recruiting for a Librarian/Archivist. Work includes managing and developing the Zoo’s specialist reference and lending library and cataloguing, preserving and making accessible the Zoo’s archive collections.

The successful applicant will manage the zoo library as a lending and reference facility for staff and visitors. They will manage the zoo’s archive materials and art holding register, where appropriate, to facilitate access to archive material by staff, visitors and researchers. They will manage with inputs from IT, the Zoo’s electronic document management system.

The successful applicant will have proven experience of working in a Library/ Archiving environment. They will have good customer service and interpersonal skills, organisational skills and verbal and written communication skills. They will be computer literate and conversant in Microsoft Office Packages. The successful applicant will have the ability to supervise others e.g. volunteers. They will have good research skills.

The successful applicant will ideally have a Chartered Institute of Librarian and Information Professionals approved qualification. They will desirably have a good understanding of conservation and the role of Zoo’s. They will desirably have experience of working with Heritage library Management software.

This post is full-time, Monday to Friday 0900-1700 hours, 35 hours per week. Salary is £11,750 increasing to £12,425 after satisfactory completion of the probationary period. Subject to Job Evaluation.

For further details about this role please see the Application Pack. To apply please download our application form or contact the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or recruitment@chesterzoo.org

Closing date for applications is 31 January 2011

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Team Manager Primates

Team Manager Primates 

AAP Sanctuary for Exotic Animals 

Almere

The Netherlands 

At AAP we transform our ideals into a profession. We make the world a better place for abused or neglected animals. We provide shelter for primates and small to medium-sized exotic mammals that have suffered in illegal trade, circuses and laboratories or simply at the hands of private owners. We find suitable new homes for our animals in wildlife reserves, zoos around the world or in our own life time care centre in southern Spain.

On the other hand, AAP has a department working to prevent animal welfare problems in the first place through better legislation, regulation and law enforcement; in the Netherlands as well as in Europe. We work in an active and strategic level together with professional partners at a national and international level. Furthermore, AAP is an internationally authoritative knowledge centre.

AAP employs about 70 people and has a similar number of volunteers. We are housed on a spacious and modern location in the middle of the green area near Almere in the Netherlands. The result of our efforts can be seen directly in our animal enclosures where each of the on average 300 animals get the best possible care.

You will be part of a focused, professional team of colleagues: from caretaker to fundraiser, all with the same purpose of helping animals or trying to prevent that any animal will need our help in the future.

The cluster of Rescue – and Rehabilitation of primates is looking for a:

Team Manager Primates m/f (38 hours)

Your role
You are responsible for the daily organization and functioning of the department of Primates, in this special versatile and fascinating AAP position. While this position is of course suited for the direct work with and for animals, it contains a lot more than that. In the environment among animals you are coaching and inspiring a large team of (partly English-speaking) skilled animal care takers, trainees and volunteers. You are not doing this on your own but in consideration with the Team Manager Assistant and Staff Team Specialists for behaviour and veterinary businesses. Next to this, you will also put on your overall clothing and assist your team whenever needed.

Your qualifications
You have affinity with the goals of AAP and NGO’s

* You should have a qualification for at least Animal Care MBO (Lower vocational education) or you work and think at a MBO+ level and you have at least four years relevant work experience

* Experience and knowledge of primates is an advantage

* As a prerequisite, You have at least two years of demonstrable experience with management techniques

* You have excellent command of English, both written and spoken

* You have good communication skills and persuasiveness

* You are an appropriate team spirit and can act as a strong leader and coach of your team

* You are stress resistant, initiative, tactful and able to motivate

* You be alive to quality, you are critical, flexible and orderly

* You are able to work with relevant MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)

* You are willing to work in the Weekend

* You are able to perform high physical activities.

Our offer
We are offering a very challenging position with a great deal of responsibility in an open, ambitious and professional organization in a natural environment in which animals and humans come first. Your initial salary will vary between € 1.922 en € 2.033 (gross based on a 38 hours work week), depending on age and experience, with possible increments annually.

Want to know more or want to apply?
For more information, call Eva Schippers, Head of Cluster Rescue and Rehabilitation, telephone nr. 036-523-8787. Check our website for more information: http://www.aap.nl/

Send your letter of application and your CV before 26 January 2011 with reference number 2011-01-ORTLP preferably by mail to elly.koppers@aap.nl  or by regular post to Stichting AAP, Kemphaanpad 1, Postbus 50313, 1305 AH Almere, The Netherlands, attention Elly Koppers, Personnel Coordinator.

The interview procedure will include fulfilling a practical assignment and accompanying an employee.

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WOW! Gorilla Outreach Officer

Fixed term position until 31st August 2011
Salary Range £16,750 - £17,500 per annum (pro-rata for months worked)

Our Learning Department requires a full-time Outreach Officer to deliver our WOW! Gorilla programme to schools, businesses and community groups.

You will be required to provide and coordinate an outreach and support service to all schools, community groups and businesses that sponsor/buy a gorilla sculpture as part of the WOW! Gorilla programme. Background information on this programme can be found on our website http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, wildlife and conservation knowledge with the enthusiasm to share this with others. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be flexible and able to work under pressure. Basic ICT skills are essential.

For details on how to apply and a copy of the job description, person specification and the application form please visit http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

Closing date for applications is 3.00 pm on Monday 24th January 2011, postal applications only; we will not be accepting any by email.

Please ensure that you pay sufficient postage and that your envelope is clearly marked ‘WGO application’.

Bristol Zoo Gardens is a registered conservation and education charity.

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Assistant head keeper - Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

Applicant will report to the head keeper and owner, must be knowledgeable in mammals, birds, sea lions, penguins, primates, lions, wallabies, fish, birds of prey, etc.
Must have relevant experience and qualifications in Animal Management and Husbandry.

Must be able to carry out the head keeper's instructions, to supervise staff and organise work rotas, to stand in when head keeper is away, to report to head keeper, and to cover sections as and where necessary.

Please contact Lynn Coggin on 01271 882486 to arrange an interview or for further information.

Closing date January 31 2011
Applicant needed as soon as possible

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EXPERIENCE PRESENTER /KEEPER - Chester Zoo

The Chester Zoo Experience

TEMPORARY

Chester Zoo, one of Europe’s leading Zoological collections, has an active and award winning Education Division and is now seeking to expand its range of educational and visitor experiences by recruiting two Experience Presenter/Keepers on a 10 month temporary contract.

The successful candidate will promote and deliver a range of Zoo experiences including guided tours, public education programmes and animal encounters in both public areas and animal enclosures and may include some aspects of husbandry and animal handling. Work is both indoors and outdoors.

The successful applicants must have a Zoo Biology or Conservation related degree and a good working knowledge and experience of conservation education, presentation design and organisation including tour guiding or public speaking. The successful candidate will have experience of animal husbandry and working as part of a zoo keeper team. The successful candidate will have the ability to provide excellent customer care, have excellent presentation skills and visitor management. They will be computer literate in particular working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

The successful candidate will ideally have good knowledge of Chester Zoo’s animal collection and conservation work. They will ideally have good knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessments.

This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

Work is 5 days in 7, including weekends, bank holidays and evenings. The salary is a minimum of £13,777 (pro rata) for a typical 35 hour week subject to Job Evaluation.

For further details about this role please see the Application Pack. To apply please download our application form or contact the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or recruitment@chesterzoo.org

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19 January 2011

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Wildwood - Animal Keeper/Senior Animal Keeper

Looking after the Wildwood animal collection and conservation projects.

Responsible to the Head Keeper

Salary – £13,000 (+ 9% pension and other benefits)

Senior Keeper up to £15,272 (+ 9% pension and other benefits)

Wildwood Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation of British Wildlife and running the unique Wildwood Discovery Park.

This role will suit a fit, practical person who can work outdoors during all weathers doing a physically demanding job. 3 years as a zoo keeper would be a notable advantage but all applicants will be considered.

Specifically:
-Care for our collection of British native and once native wildlife
-Build and maintain our natural woodland animal enclosures
-Help educate the public through talks and demonstrations about our animals
- Help our conservation projects to promote wildlife conservation

To apply, please download a recruitment pack at http://wildwoodtrust.org/recruitmentothervacancies.html  and submit your CV and covering letter, to Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ.
Tel: 01227 712111 or e-mail: info@wildwoodtrust.org

The closing date is 29th Jan 2011
Interviews will be held by arrangement within 2 weeks of that date.

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Senior Associate, Research & Policy – High Altitude Programme

The Snow Leopard Trust (SLT; http://www.snowleopard.org/) is an international not-for-profit organization that seeks to conserve the snow leopard and its habitat based on effective conservation action backed with sound science and partnerships with local communities and Government agencies. In India, SLT carries out its activities jointly with the Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysore (NCF; http://www.ncf-india.org/) under its High Altitude Program. NCF is dedicated to promoting science-based, socially responsible wildlife conservation in India.

The current opportunity is for a key position to coordinate research, wildlife management and policy work in the Indian Himalaya. The candidate will form a link between the SLT India Program Director (Senior Scientist at NCF), and the Research Scholars, Field Coordinators and other field staff. The position requires spending considerable time at field locations in challenging environmental conditions in the Indian Himalaya, that include Spiti, Ladakh and other high altitude locations as well as extensive traveling. Among other aspects, the position will be responsible for carrying out research, student supervision, training, programmatic fund raising and coordination with relevant Government and Non-Government agencies. The position will ensure constant communication and feedback to the India Program Director (IPD). The candidate will also be responsible for writing and publishing the outcomes of the work in scientific and popular domains.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities for this position include –

• Assist and ensure timely and proper preparation and implementation of the Annual Plans
• Monitor student research project progress and assist in fund raising.
• Along with the IPD, and other SLT-NCF staff, raise funds for research, conservation planning and capacity enhancement.
• Carry out the research, conservation planning and capacity enhancement with all identified project partners.
• Communicate relevant findings to peer reviewed and popular publications.
• Make presentations about the work at annual meetings of NCF and in seminars/conferences/workshops.
• Contribute to capacity building of field staff through training workshops and assigning clear duties/work with periodic assessment of their skills.
• Explore new opportunities to expand the scope and impact of the SLT-NCF work.
• Assist and help senior staff members and visitors in field.
• Stay in regular contact with the IPD through email and telephone for updating the progress of all work.

QUALIFICATIONS

A candidate with good scientific and communication skills is ideal for this job. The position requires skills of managing projects and people with a combination of scientific and humanitarian perspectives. Prior experience in handling these aspects, independent decision-making, research, data collection, analysis, networking and publication of results would be useful.

· A PhD degree in wildlife sciences/ecology/forest management or equivalent and experience of independent handling of projects and people is desirable.

· Strong skills of ecological data collection methods, statistical analysis, GIS analyses and writing scientific reports is important.

· Preparedness to work in challenging field situation with minimal assistance and infrastructure.

· Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and intuitive abilities.

· Clear understanding of and strict adherence to work ethic, goals of work/organisation and deadlines.

· Skills in report writing, preparation of project proposals and coordinating field work in distant and often remote locations with field staff.

· Experince of carrying out ecological and human ecology work in the Himalaya is desirable

· Positive attitude/openness towards the culture, religious identities and traditional wisdom of local communities.


LOCATION and REMUNERATION

This position is headquartered in Mysore, but over 6-months of fieldwork is expected each year. Remuneration will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience and subject to periodic/annual assessment and increments. The candidate will be on probation for a year after selection.


APPLICATION

Please apply with CV and a brief outline not exceeding one page of why you believe this job is appropriate for you to yash@ncf-india.org before 31 January 2011. However, the position will be available till a suitable candidate is identified.

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Cheetah Outreach - Volunteers Needed

Cheetah Outreach is currently seeking volunteers to assist in the hand-rearing of cheetah cubs next breeding season (approx. May - Oct 2011). We are looking for individuals to come to South Africa for a minimum of one month to volunteer on our cub raising programme.

In partnership with the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah and Wildlife Trust (previously the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Trust) we are responsible for the hand-rearing of cheetah cubs that may be abandoned or removed from their mother for other reasons, such as medical problems. These hand-reared cubs are then trained as ambassador animals and will be sent to zoo education programmes around the world where they do vital work in education and fund raising, thereby supporting conservation of cheetahs in the wild. For more information about the work of Cheetah Outreach please visit http://www.cheetah.co.za/  which provides details of our conservation projects (in-situ and ex-situ).

Volunteers for the cub-rearing project must have appropriate experience and/or qualifications in any of the following disciplines: animal husbandry, veterinary nursing, medical experience, zoo keeping, wildlife rehabilitation, or neonatal care. This is a very rewarding experience, but as with caring for any neonate, long hours and lots of cleaning is required. As we are dealing with pregnancy and young cubs, there may be times when cubs are expected but do not arrive, if this happens, volunteers would be able to assist at the main Cheetah Outreach facility, working with the adult cheetahs.
A deposit of 3000 South African Rand is required to take part in the project. Accommodation is provided free of charge and you will receive a nominal amount of money towards food costs. Flights to South Africa are not provided.

Please email cubrearing@hotmail.co.uk  for more information on how to apply.

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Keeper: Asian Apes

Keeper: Asian Apes

Permanent Position

Twycross Zoo, based in Leicestershire, is a registered charity and is famous for its collection of primates. We are proud of the work we do in conservation and education and take part in many captive breeding programmes for endangered animals. About three quarters of the animals housed at Twycross are classed as endangered species.

We need a keeper to join our Asian Apes Section working mainly with gibbons and orangutans. Ideally you will already have an animal-related qualification, but we would consider a trainee keeper role for someone with hands-on experience and the willingness to become qualified.


We offer 31 days holiday, uniform, 5% pension contribution and the possibility of on-site accommodation.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date: 7^th January 2011

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