Tarsier Conservation
Project Assistant
We seek a voluntary
field assistant for a minimum of 6-months, live-in position, (longer preferred)
suited to persons who have studied within the field of Primatology, Ethology or
closely related Zoology fields and who are looking for field experience to
further their professional career.
Gain valuable
experience as a technician in the field of conservation and management of a
sensitive species, by assisting with a conservation breeding program of Tarsier
syrichta.
Targeting work in
the areas of; investigation of habitat, food resource development and behaviour
studies will be required so to development guide lines for a captive breeding
program.
Duties include but
not limited to:
Food research,
development and maintenance of natural food sources.
Handling of insects
and other small wildlife.
Record-keeping,
documenting of insects and compiling of regular reports.
Enclosure
development and sustainability.
Habitat monitoring.
(all weather/day and night)
Behaviour studies.
Education program
development.
Sustainable eco
friendly livelihood development for the local people.
Irregular working
hours are required, including night monitoring in remote forested areas.
You will be working
directly with English speaking staff and some Filipino speaking staff
members. You must be highly
self-motivated to work in all conditions, physical fitness, independent,
resourceful, and enjoy the challenge of working with a diverse group of people
of different backgrounds, in a very isolated location.
Please note that
this is a voluntary position located in a remote location with limited cell
phone, internet and power access.
Accommodation will be provided and we will give a basic allowance of
4,000 pesos per month to cover food.
(Flights, visa and insurance expenses will not be covered)
Bilar, Bohol Island,
Philippines
If Interested please
email resume/CV +Photo to Cristy
Place
tarsier project in the subject line
For more info about the Tarsius Project on www.tarsiusproject.org
Application Deadline
30/09/2013
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