Assistant Project Manager, Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project

Background:

The purpose of the Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project (CBLCP) is to prevent the extinction of the Golden-headed or Cat Ba langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus poliocephalus), and to contribute to the conservation of the overall biodiversity of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Cat Ba Archipelago. The species is endemic to Cat Ba Island in Northern Vietnam, and listed by IUCN as critically endangered and one of the world's 25 most endangered primate species. The project was established by Münster Zoo in cooperation with the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP) in 2000 and continues to develop its programs within the island community as the only conservation organization currently working on Cat Ba.

We are now seeking a well-rounded candidate with a variety of skills and of the highest integrity to join our small team.

 

General Job Description:

Together with the Project Manager the Assistant Project Manager will be heavily involved in overseeing and assisting with all aspects of this small but dynamic conservation project. Project programs include active community forest protection groups, specialized langur guards, capacity building for Cat Ba National Park rangers and staff, school education programs, as well as langur monitoring. The project functions as the de facto advisor on nearly all environmental, conservation and wildlife issues on the island.

 

Major Responsibilities:

- Supervision of office and staff of Vietnamese nationals

- Accounting & budgeting

- Supervision of in-school education program

- Public presentations

- Report writing

- Public relations and marketing

- Attending meetings/ workshops/ local conferences

- Fundraising & grant writing support

 

Other Responsibilities to include:

- Assistance with langur guards and community forest protection groups

- Assistance with field work/patrols

- Assistance with National Park capacity building programs

 

 Core Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Master’s degree strongly preferred

- Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills

- Strong commitment to environmental conservation

- 3-5 years international conservation project experience (preferably inSoutheast Asia)

- Supervisory experience

- Excellent interpersonal communication and diplomatic skills

- Excellent writing skills

- Fluent in English

 

Other important Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Good knowledge in GIS/ mapping software and radio telemetry

- Leadership skills

- Independent self-starter who can meet deadlines with little supervision

- Good common sense and problem solving skills

- Flexible and patient

- Detail oriented, organized and reliable

- Good sense of humour

- Cultural adaptability and sensitivity

- Energetic and dynamic

- Punctual and mature

 

This is primarily an administrative position with only occasional trips to the field

 

Other Information:

For many years, the CBLCP has been cooperating successfully with numerous Vietnamese governmental organizations as well as local and international NGOs; therefore, an outgoing and diplomatic personality is a must.

The successful candidate should be able to cope with isolated and spartan living conditions with few amenities. Food is simple as are the accommodations within Cat Ba National Park (private room with bath/ hot water/ wireless internet).

Field work can be very strenuous so the candidate should be in good physical condition.

 

For additional information regarding the project we urge you to familiarize yourself further at our websites before applying:  www.catbalangur.org, www.facebook.com/catbalangur     

 

Start Date: April 15^th

  

Conditions/ Reimbursement:

- Basic remuneration depends upon experience (about 1200-1500 €/month)

- Transportation to and from home of record at start and end of contract

- One return flight to home of record per year

- Six weeks (unpaid) holiday per year

 

Contract will be offered on a compensatory volunteer basis, not as permanent staff of Münster Zoo or ZGAP. Therefore, health
insurance and other kind of social insurances must be covered by the successful candidate. Initial contract will be for three years.

 

Application Procedure:

To apply, please send a cover letter indicating your interest and detailing your suitability for this unique opportunity along with
a CV and the names of at least two referees via email to:

Dr. Martina Raffel, raffel@allwetterzoo.de

 

Please mention in your cover letter where you saw the job advertised.