Hiring Organization:
Wild Chimpanzee Foundation
Date Posted:
2012-12-20
Position Description:
We are seeking a volunteer executive assistant to help with all administrative functions of the WCF Abidjan Office, Côte d’Ivoire. Abidjan is a large city (the economic capital) located in the south of Côte d’Ivoire and is where the head office of the West African Representation is based, and from where all project activities for West Africa are developed and coordinated.
The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) is a well-established NGO and works on various projects such as environmental education, biomonitoring, law enforcement, sustainable management etc.., to ensure the protection of the remaining populations of chimpanzees and their forest habitat. A volunteer executive assistant at the Abidjan office would work directly with the WCF director in all aspects of project development and management. Emphasis would be placed on projects carried out in Liberia and writing of grants and reports, thus we require that the volunteer has excellent English language skills, writing and speaking.
The position is on a volunteer basis and WCF will cover the successful candidate’s travel and lodging costs. A stipend for food expenses will be provided. Future employment possibilities may come up if funding permits during their time in Abidjan, and the volunteer would be a primary candidate for such positions.
Qualifications/Experience:
This job presents the ideal opportunity for individuals with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree who is hoping to get a job in conservation but requires experience.
Salary/funding:
This is a volunteer position. If future funding permits, salary or stipend may be provided.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Flight and lodging costs will be covered.
Term of Appointment:
Jan 2013 - ongoing; minimum one year on site
Application Deadline:
ASAP
Contact Information:
c/o MPI-EVA, Deutscher Platz 6
Leipzig 04103
Germany
Telephone Number:
+ 225 02251805 - Cote d'Ivoire
Website:
E-mail Address: