Endangered Primate
Species Centre Manager
Job Description
The Endangered Asian
Species Trust founded by Monkey World Ape-Rescue UK, is currently seeking a
manager to work in Vietnam at the Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre,
on a two year placement.
Centre background
In 2008 the Dao Tien
Endangered Primate Species Centre was established in Cat Tien National Park, in
direct collaboration with the Vietnamese Government. Dao Tien focuses on four
species of primate (golden-cheeked gibbon, black-shanked douc, silvered langur
and pygmy loris), supporting the Vietnamese Government with rescue,
rehabilitation and developing reintroduction techniques for healthy
individuals. In addition to finding solutions for individuals not fit for
release. The centre is located in a remote location, on a 56 ha island-
applicants must be comfortable with this isolated lifestyle
Basic job
information
We are currently
recruiting for an onsite manager based on the island of Dao Tien in Vietnam.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with in situ conservation on
the front-line.
Responsibilities
include:
- Animal responsibilities Supporting and training our Vietnamese primate care team in daily husbandry
- Observe the centres primates for signs of illness, injury or assessment of rehabilitation
- Able to undertake basic veterinary nurse skills (under guidance)
- Monitoring diets and protocols (food quality, variety and hygiene)
- Maintaining appropriate environmental and behavioural enrichment
- Supervising cage infrastructure maintenance/development (identify the need for the repair or replacement of facilities and equipment)
- Supervising maintenance of solar panel electric fences for semi-forested gibbon enclosures (2-20ha)
- Supporting the Forestry Protection Department on rescues, with animal handling and intensive care procedures.
Admin, education and
capacity building responsibilities
- Capacity building within our Vietnamese team members
- The manager will work closely with our head Vietnamese keeper and Vietnamese Director ensuring staffing rotas are complete.
- Supervising International volunteers and researchers. (in particular guiding the work of animal and education volunteers)
- Maintaining animal/financial and eco-tourism records and reports
- Reporting to Vietnamese and UK Director on a regular basis.
- Overseeing monthly budgets
- Conducting guided educational tours in English on Dao Tien and education to schools when necessary
- Representing Dao Tien at media interviews, internal and external meetings.
Qualifications
- Candidates will have a higher education qualification in a Zoological related science (min degree) or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of three years primate care experience essential
- Experience in basic veterinary nurse skills desirable
- Excellent communication skills are required, both verbal and written, in English. With a willingness to learn basic Vietnamese.
- Applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours, dependent on rescue centre needs.
- Leadership skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams
- Excellent project management skills, the ability to prioritise and time management skills are essential.
- The successful applicant must meet this position's medical standard including required vaccinations
Salary will vary
based on experience and length of contract (£10,000 - £16,000 per annum). In
addition to the agreed salary basic food and accommodation will be provided on
site at Dao Tien at no charge, and one International flight per year will be
paid for by EAST.
Organisation Website
Application
Instructions
To apply for this
position, please provide your current CV and a covering letter stating why you
believe you should be considered for the Manager position to-
daotien@go-east.org
PLEASE, NO PHONE
INQUIRIES.
Applicants are
thanked in advance and advised that only individuals selected for interviews
will be contacted.
Application Deadline
30/06/2015
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