Hiring Organization:
Orangutan Health Project
Date Posted:
2013-08-03
Position Description:
Possible Responsibilities:
Organising and supervising short-term volunteers
Email correspondence for project
Coordinating with referral organisations
Data entry
Specimen collection (faecal samples, herbariums), preparation of sample bottles; other related research tasks as needed
Assistance with grant writing as needed
Assisting Project Coordinator or Project Assistants with any tasks as needed
Possible forest trekking and observation of wild orangutans in the jungle with staff and volunteers, including overnight camping for several days.
Important Note: the opportunity for trekking and orangutan observation is not guaranteed; it is totally dependent on the needs of the project at the time (i.e. the number of staff required, weather, the physical fitness of the assistant, etc.). Also note: there is no physical contact with orangutans.
Qualifications/Experience:
University graduate
Good problem-solving skills and ability to take the initiative
Outgoing personality, patience, flexibility and a sense of humour!
Ability to live under basic conditions with limited amenities
Openness to, and acceptance of, non-Western ideas and cultures
Fluency in English language
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Leadership skills are an advantage
Salary/funding:
Participation fee payable by volunteer = US $699
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
You will be asked to make a contribution to the project to cover costs incurred by you at the project as well as a donation to the project's research. While employed you will receive accommodation, three meals a day, drinking water and all transport costs associated with the work.
Term of Appointment:
Contract Duration: Six Months
Application Deadline:
Ongoing recruitment
Comments:
Please see our website for more information, or find us on Facebook. We are very much in need of Project Assistants to start in September or October this year, any applicants who can commit to start soon will be given priority but people wanting to come later this year or in 2014 are welcome to apply, as the positions are ongoing.
Contact Information:
c/o YLI, Jl. Bioteknologi, Kampus USU
Medan 20155
Indonesia
Telephone Number:
+6281362013187
Website:
E-mail Address: