General Curator
Job Title Zoo:
General Curator
Location: Rabat,
Morocco
Period: 2 years with
possible extension
Proposed start date:
As soon as possible
Application
deadline: Open until filled
1- BACKGROUND
INFORMATION:
Rabat Zoo is seeking
an experienced, energetic, motivated and hardworking General Curator to lead a
team of dedicated keepers and manage the animal collection.
Rabat Zoo opened in
2012 after 5 years of renovation. It is now a major destination providing a
diversity of wildlife recreation and leisure activities for the whole family.
It is designed as 5 African bio-zones composed of various habitats, displaying
over 180 species and some 2000 individuals
Rabat Zoo has a
mission of Wildlife Recreation, Education, Research and the Conservation of
endangered species.
2- OVERALL JOB
PURPOSE:
Reporting to the
Chief Operating Officer and the General manager, the General Curator has
responsibility for the husbandry, management and display of the animal
collection while leading the animal keeper team (30). The position will be a
senior member of the leadership team of Rabat Zoo. The key objectives of the
position is to drive innovation and excellence in
animal care and
develop a sustainable animal collection that supports the Zoo’s strategic
goals.
3- POSITION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ Contributes and leads the safety of animals, staff
and visitors.
▪ Prepares and follows up the membership of the zoo
to PAZAA, EAZA, WAZA and other zoological institutions.
▪ Provides leadership to the keeping staff in the
daily management of the
animal collection
▪ Develops and reviews all animal care Standard
Operating Procedures
including those
related to safety.
▪ Works collaboratively with the Animal Health staff
on treatment plans and preventive health programs.
▪ Leads, develops and implements the animal care
program evaluation and
general animal
wellbeing.
▪ Develops and implements all emergency proceedures
required.
▪ Oversees the provision of content for the
interpretation of new and existing animal exhibits for short and long term
needs.
▪ Prepares and has responsibility for the annual
budget for the department to be submitted and approved by the administration.
▪ Represents the department on the Zoo’s senior
leadership team. Participates in the Duty Officer rotation, including some
weekend duty
▪ Participates in, supports and ensures support of
key initiatives from other departments including public relations, marketing
efforts and guest
experience
enhancement.
▪ Develops improved animal management husbandry
protocols including the development and implementation of enrichment and
feeding calendars.
▪ Provides staff training on animal management and
husbandry to improve
captive animal
welfare.
▪ Ensures agreed changes are understood by the staff
and can be implemented beyond the scope or the program.
▪ Advises on how modifications to existing
buildings/enclosures can be made to improve animal welfare.
▪ Support the Zoo’s senior management and
stakeholders in the development of a Master Plan for Rabat Zoo.
4- EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET:
▪ Bachelor Degree in biology, veterinary or a
related field.
▪ Minimum three years of experience in an
EAZA-accredited zoological park or equivalent.
▪ Experience overseeing curatorial or other animal
supervisory staff preferred.
▪ Advanced working knowledge of animal welfare,
husbandry, handling,
population
management and exhibit design.
5- COSTS :
▪ Accommodation provided at the zoo.
▪ Languages : French / English (writing and verbal
skills).
▪ Net salary : Based on experience
6. To Apply :
Applicants should send their full updated CV and covering letter to :
slimani@rabatzoo.ma and cc sslimani@me.com
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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