Bear Manager - Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Vietnam
Highly motivated, experienced and dedicated animal professional is required to work with rescued Asiatic black and sun bears at our Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Dao, Vietnam.
The position is responsible for overseeing teams of local bear keeping staff involved in the daily care and management of the bears housed within the rescue centre. It will also involve working alongside and liaising with the resident Vet team plus our Animal Conditioning Consultant to manage various daily operations. The Bear Manager will report directly to the Vet & Bear Team Manager.
Both formal qualifications and proven practical experience are essential for this position.
Responsibilities
Co-coordinating various daily operations:
o Animal care and management
o Maintenance and adjustment of existing enrichment programs
o Bear food and stock ordering system
o Maintaining bear behavior records and databases
Operant conditioning and formal bear training programmes for a variety of medical, behavioural and management requirements.
Requirements
Formal qualification (ideally a university degree) in zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related field
Three to five years work experience in a zoo or similar working environment
Excellent communication, organisational and practical skills
Strong management skills and the ability to work in a team or independently
Patience and willingness to work within a different culture are essential
Fluent in English language
Must be able to commit for two years
Appointment is full-time, five days a week with some weekend work applicable.
Benefits
On site accommodation and subsidized meals
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Annual Leave Entitlement
How to Apply
Interested parties please send your application letter, full resume and completed Job Application Form (in Word format) to hrhkg@animalsasia.org Please quote the position applied for on the email subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants not hearing from us within six weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing date for applications is 14th April 2012.
Personal Data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.
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