Vacancy Orangutan Reintroduction Programme Field Manager Jambi

Vacancy Orangutan Reintroduction Programme Field Manager

Frankfurt Zoological SocietyN
Frankfurt Zoological Societya �s goal is to work with and for people to secure biodiversity in key ecosystems worldwide as the basis for all life and the livelihoods of present and future generations. The Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) operates since 2002 with the aim to establish a self sustainable orangutan population in the Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape. The program already released more than 150 orangutans.

Orangutan reintroduction in Bukit Tigapuluh follows the soft releaseaproch; this means post release protocols are followed over an extended period of time until the released animal is deemed capable to survive without additional support. Post release monitoring includes tracking of orangutans by means of radio telemetry, post release medical checks, if necessary supportive medication and supplemental feeding of new released orangutans.N

The orangutan reintroduction programme field managerwill spend a conciderable amount of time in the field based at the reintroduction cemtres; only basic office equipment is available. A good part of the work time will be spent implementing and checking work schedules and procedures at the release stations.N

The orangutan reintroduction programme field managerwill work fully independent and self-responsibletherefore specific knowledgesome initial training at orangutan release centers before dispatched to work in Bukit Tigapuluh.N

Vacancy
The Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape Conservation Program offers a vacancy for the following positions:N
Orangutan Release Programme Field ManagerN The successful candidate will work in the remote forests of Bukit Tigapuluh. The Orangutan Release Programme Field Manager will coordinate its work with the Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape Conservation Programme Manager.N The emphasis of the offered postiton is support, supervision and training of field teams. Strong interpersonal skills POSITIONN
Job Title Orangutan Reintroduction Programme Field ManagerN Reporting to FZS Program DirectorN Coordinating with Reintroduction station manager, FZS Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape Conservation Programme ManagerN Department Sumatran Orangutan Conservation ProgrammeN Terms of employment Minimum two year contract (extension possible) N Location Province Jambi (Bukit Tigapuluh)N Job summary The work of the Orangutan Reintroduction Programme Field Manager is field based. FZS runs two field facilities in Bukit Tigapuluh/Jambi with very basic office facilities. The successful candidate will supervise two station managers in scientificly sound reintroduction techniques, supervise and support report writing, support the development ofweekly work schedules and organise data collection.The Orangutan Reintroduction Programme Field Manager will analyse field data and produce quarterly written reports in good English.N

Part of the responsibility is the supervision of station facilities and their maintennance (in cooperation with the stations managers), threfore a sense for technical equipment is essential. Regular checks on facility conditions and supervision of monitoring schedules for equipment and facilities are part of the job. The successful candidate is required to develop solutions for technical/infrastructure problems.

Regular orangutanmonitoring trips will be executed in cooperation with station managers and with the radio telemetry tracking teams to check on orang-utans already living independent in the forest of Bukit Tigapuluh. Work shifts are usually three weeks in the field (divided between two field stations, with one day off every five work days) followed by one week off duty.N

The candidate must be very flexible as the programme operates two field stations and a holding facility in Jambi city for more intensive care. Long hours of travel are part of the job.

Duties:
Supervise station managers in implementing SOPsN Develop work schedules for field station staffN Co-ordinate reintroduction schedules with station managersN Develop SOPs for station staff due to demandN Analyse behavioural data of released orangutansN Evaluate orangutan adaptation progress pre and post releaseN Co-ordinate work schedules with programme veterinerian and orangutan trainer teamN Assess staff training needs and post training implementation N Ensure site management systems are standardized and replicable N Professional report writing in EnglishN Gather information and data for regular reports N Support translocation of orang-utansN Facilitate researchers or guestsEssential skills
At least five years professional work experience as staff manager ( 10 staff)N University degree in biology, conservation, forestryN Good physical and mental fitness to work extended periods in the fieldN Ability to keep a cool head in fast-paced, stressful situations N Ability to delegate appropriately according to skills and abilities of staff N Able to share responsibilities as part of a team N Judgment to know when to ask for helpN Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision N Good report writing skills N Computer literate (MS Office, Word, Excel)N Good interpersonal skills, communication skills and pleasant personalityN Good English writing skillsHow to apply

Updated CV and application letter should be sent tolitadelarosa_fzs@yahoo.co.id
Please fill the #39;subject #39; column of the e-mails in this format by the name of the position - your name .N

Closing date for application is May 31st 2013.

(Only short-listed candidates will be notified).

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