Monday, February 15, 2021

Husbandry and Enrichment Coordinator Position

Husbandry and Enrichment Coordinator Position

The Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife is currently seeking an individual to join our onsite team as a Husbandry & Enrichment Coordinator.

The Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife is a non-profit wildlife conservation and rescue center which is registered in Laos, we are currently the only all-inclusive species rescue center in Lao PDR.

As a registered foundation in Laos, we work to conserve Laos’ biodiversity by continuing to work with the Lao government authorities.

The LCTW is currently at an exciting stage of development. Here, the successful candidate will be involved with the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release of confiscated and donated animals from the illegal wildlife trade. We provide the highest standard of life-long sanctuary for those who are unsuitable for release and we aid in the care and husbandry improvement of the Lao Zoo, which will soon, in its entirety, become the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife.

Our site is now a beacon and focal point of conservation efforts in Lao PDR.

We house around 400 animals, mostly native to South-east Asia of varying taxa, these include large mammals such as bears, elephant and leopard, a variety of primates, ungulates, reptiles, birds and small mammals including wild canine and feline species.

The LCTW is committed to conservation on both a regional and global scale, we are working alongside other wildlife organizations and the Lao government to aid in biodiversity conservation efforts.

Our future education programs will utilize our unique placement in Laos to provide access to knowledge for Lao people about how they can help to conserve Laos’ incredible biodiversity.

For more information about our project, visit our website or follow us on Facebook for our latest updates.

The Role

The role of Husbandry and Enrichment Coordinator is a very hands-on role, working in our center with rescued wildlife. You will have an active role in rehabilitating rescued wildlife, ready for a life back in the wild. This includes the daily husbandry and provision of enrichment to wildlife onsite, getting involved in construction and maintenance projects as well as some administration duties.

This role is also responsible for managing our volunteer program! The admin duties for the volunteer program include managing volunteer bookings, corresponding with prospective volunteers, contacting new volunteer partners, universities and travel companies. Once volunteers arrive at the center it will be your responsibility to ensure they are comfortable on-site as well as educated and trained properly for their participation in the Husbandry & Enrichment program.

Another aspect of the job is the assistance in planning and implementation of projects with local staff. This is where a background in captive wildlife will really come in handy as you work to improve enclosures and increase the animal welfare here at the center. Initiative and creativity are encouraged to provide our wildlife with the best possible standard of welfare.

The role will evolve and grow as the successful candidates develop with it and initiative is very much encouraged.

Essential

• Previous experience of wildlife husbandry in a captive setting

• Experience of leading and working with volunteers and guests in a wildlife setting

• Some construction skills and a great understanding of enrichment

• Able to competently use a computer (Google Drive, Microsoft Office)

• Excellent communication and reporting skills ensuring our team operates efficiently

• Full driving license from your native country

• Fluency of written and spoken English

• A high level of understanding working safely and leading others to work safely with wildlife

• Willing to commit to at least 1 year to this role after a 3-month probationary period (15 months total)

• Creative and positive attitude

Desirable

• Self–driven, able to work in challenging conditions and culturally sensitive

• Experience working with South-east Asian wildlife

• Experience of living rurally with a small amount of amenities

• Knowledge and previous usage of ZIMS or a similar online records system (ARKS, SPARKS, MedARKS)

• An understanding of fundraising in the non-profit wildlife sector

• Self–driven, able to work in challenging conditions and culturally sensitive

• Some Lao and/or Thai language skills

Onsite accommodation, with 2 cooked meals per day and breakfast supplies will be provided with the role.

This role offers 1 day off a week, a competitive regional salary with paid holiday days, plus Lao national holidays. The LCTW will provide the successful candidate with a 1 year rolling business visa, all business travel expenses and a Lao driving license, after a 3-month probationary period.

Our base center is located in Ban Keun, around a 1.5 hour drive north of Vientiane, the capital of Lao PDR. We are fairly rural but our local town has various amenities such as pharmacies, markets, shops, ATMs and a lovely local resort to spend time on days off.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible; suitable candidates will be contacted for a Skype interview.

Does this sound like your dream job? If you would like to help us conserve and rescue wildlife in Laos, please send CV along with a covering letter to info@lctwildlife.org

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted

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