Field manager – Tarsius Project
Hiring Organization:
Wings of Serenity and Tarsius Project
Position Description:
Tarsius Project is a
complex initiative, incorporating conservation, research,
education of local
people, welfare of captive tarsiers and eco-tourism in order to protect the one
of the smallest primates in the world – Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta).
Our Project is located in the picturesque interior of the most famous Philippine
Island in terms of tarsiers – Bohol. Here, in a remote area in the middle of
forest and village settings we have developed the Tarsius Project Conservation
Centre, focused on establishing a viable, captive breeding colony of the
Philippine tarsier, develop husbandry guidelines for the species as well as
developing extensive educational programme for local schools.
We are currently
seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic field manager to join our team for
a minimum of 6 months starting in November
(although, the appointment can be extended upon performance and
willingness of a the candidate).
This is an
interesting opportunity for individuals interested in zoo biology,
primatology,
zoology, education and conservation to gain more field experience to further
their professional career in animal husbandry and in-situ conservation. The
position offers the successful candidate to work in the field of conservation
and management of a sensitive species, while living in the heart of beautiful
and calm tropical Philippine island. The successful candidate will be involved
in various activities, but main tasks include following areas:
A) Tarsiers
Husbandry
Preparation of food
and providing it to the tarsiers, observation and monitoring the individuals,
handling and checking tarsiers’ condition, maintenance of enclosures.
B) Observations
Behavioural
observations on our captive tarsiers at nighttime, data entry and analysis.
C) Conservation and
Environmental Education
Development and
implementing a new educational programme for elementary and high schools,
creating additional educational materials, brochures, displays etc.
D) Field Work
Forest monitoring of
tarsier in proximity of our site, observation of wild
individuals if
needed.
E) Tarsiers Food
A focus will be also
insects day-to-day husbandry (feeding, cleaning, making
furnishing, handling
and counting individuals, but you will be asked for other work in the breeding
area). This includes also insects collections at the evening/night.
Additionally you
will be asked to help with our eco-tourism activity (the Night Safari) and
livelihood development for local people. Irregular working hours are required,
which includes also night shifts.
For more information
about the Tarsius Project and our activities feel free to visit our website: www.tarsiusproject.org
Qualifications/Experience:
A preferred
candidate should possess at least B.Sc. in Primatology, Zoology or related
field. Previous experience in animal husbandry, especially with primates is
highly desirable, knowledge of insects husbandry will be an asset.
You must be
energetic, responsible, flexible and have a keen interest in nature and animals
conservation. You must be highly self-motivated to work in all conditions,
especially nights and in forested areas, physically and mentally fit,
independent, resourceful, and enjoy the challenge of working with a diverse
group of people of different backgrounds. Fieldwork can be tiring, frustrating,
and both physically and mentally challenging. Applicants should be prepared to
approach these challenges with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Our project site is
in very remote location, so you must feel comfortable living at a very isolated
field site location with limited cell phone, internet and power access.
Optimism, sense of
humour and patience will help. Candidates with experience living in developing
countries will be favoured.
Salary and support provided:
A monthly salary of
14000 Philippine pesos will be provided which will cover food, basic daily
needs or free time activities. While on the project site, accommodation in an
own native hut will be provided. Visa will be provided by the Project. In case
of stay longer than one year a flight ticket once per year will be provided.
Insurance expenses are the responsibility of the manager and are not covered by
the Project.
Application Deadline: 15th September 2017
Comments:
If you are
interested, please send a CV with a photo , cover letter to
tarsiusproject@gmail.com
Do not hesitate to contact us also for further information.
Contact Information:
Milada Řeháková,
Project leader, based in Czech Republic
Cristy Burlace, on
site Project Direector, Philippines
Website: www.tarsiusproject.org
E-mail Address:
Peter Dickinson
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