Falcon Aviculturalist

Job Title: Falcon Aviculturalist

Location: Wales

The Workplace: International Wildlife Consultants (UK) Ltd. is one of the oldest established falcon breeding facilities in Europe; having bred falcons since 1975 and exporting to the Middle East since 1987. IWC (UK) was the first falcon facility in the UK to qualify as a CITES registered breeder and every year we breed over 200 falcons at our facility in Wales. IWC undertakes research and conservation programmes in many countries (see www.falcons.co.uk)

The package: Salary to be negotiated based on experience.

The person: Needs practical experience of falconry and breeding birds of prey. Experience working with imprinted raptors or other birds is essential for the holder of this position. Practical skills along with being a reliable and conscientious team player are important. We are based on a farm so a driving licence is essential.

The job: During the spring and summer staff work extended hours to cover the breeding season so the holder of this position must demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.

Responsibilities include:
Aviculture team members contribute to routine aviculture activities within the department that includes:

Food preparation

Participation in the management and upkeep of avicultural facilities (involving substantial cleaning, some heavy maintenance work, repairs and building, vegetation management). This includes a small amount of farm work managing a small flock of sheep that are used to keep the vegetation in some parts of the aviculture facility and aviaries grazed.

Feeding of a group of breeding birds.

Management of breeding birds during the season.

Management of imprinted falcons for breeding during the season.

Participation in the incubation of falcon eggs.

Participation in the rearing of young falcons.

Participation in the preparation and shipping of falcons to clients in the UK and overseas

Some avicultural record keeping.

Some stock-keeping of avicultural equipment and supplies.

To contribute to the development and implementation of work plans to deliver IWC objectives.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the post holder is required to perform any other reasonable duties that may be assigned by the supervisor shown above, from time to time.

Type of person we are looking for has:

Falconry background

Strong practical skills

Aviculture experience or familiarity with zoological collections

Good organisational skills

Good communication skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (preferred but not essential).

To apply for this position, please refer to the website (www.falcons.co.uk ) and complete a job application form and send this with your CV with a covering letter to:

International Wildlife Consultants, PO Box 19, Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom, SA33 5YL

Closing Date: 2^nd July 2012

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Houbara bustard Rearing unit Technician

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Houbara bustard Rearing unit Technician

National Wildlife Research Center (www.nwrc.gov.sa) Saudi Arabia’s premier wildlife research center under the umbrella of Saudi Wildlife Authority that engaged in conservation of wildlife, research in species and their habitats and natural history/wildlife require a Houbara bustard captive-breeding in-charge based at National Wildlife Research Center, Taif, Saudi Arabia

Program: Houbara bustard captive-breeding, NWRC, Taif.

Qualification: M.Sc. or B.Sc in Veterinary Sciences / Wildlife Sciences / Zoology

Desirables: Candidate should have ability to execute the Rearing Unit of Houbara bustard and have additional knowledge about use of information technology in wildlife studies.

Experience: Candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in bird rearing.

Reporting to: In-charge of Captive-breeding Section and General Director

Salary: negotiable/depending on the qualification/ability of the candidate.

Other benefits: Housing for family, annual air tickets & health insurance will be provided.

Interested candidates should contact personally within in two months with application giving two references to The Research Coordinator, National Wildlife Research Center, PO Box 1086, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Email: mzafarul.islam@gmail.com)

• Care and management of chicks from 8 days to 8 weeks of age.
• Preparation and administration of all varieties of prescribed feed for chicks and juveniles
• Assist in preventive and therapeutic programs conducted by veterinary department
• Application of metal rings at 6-8 weeks of age
• Enforce strict hygiene, sanitation and biosecurity measures in the rearing program
• Conduct feeding trials and growth rate studies as directed by management
• Maintenance of cages and replacement of litter material as and when necessary
• Ensure proper functioning of brooders and accessories in chick boxes
• Assist in all bird transfers as directed by the Management/ vet department
• Monthly progress report on rearing program
• Submitting orders for equipment and consumables
• Monthly meetings and work presentations
• Maintain inventory of items
• Responsible for overall management of juvenile rearing section (chicks f^rom 8 days to 8 weeks).
• Supervise maintenance of outdoor juvenile cages.
• She/He will prepare work schedule for subordinate staff, ensure day-to-day reporting of activities
• Enter data regarding birds under his ease.
• Prepare a handbook of all rearing processes and protocols for future reference.
• Develop strategy and action plan in association with Houbara captive-breeding incharge and Research Coordinator
• Discuss and formulate plan in consultation with Captive-breeding incharge and reintroduction department

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