Position
Project coordinator
Project Background
The Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz (PGFV) is a Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre for western lowland gorillas. The project is located just north of Loango National Park in Gabon, Central Africa. All PGFV gorillas have been orphaned by the bush meat trade. The Sanctuary consists of a forested enclosure where 2 adult males and 2 adult females reside. The rehabilitation program cares for 11 other orphaned gorillas.
Position Descriptions:
The candidate will offer capacity-building support for our local team with respect to the following:
1) Daily supervision of the husbandry and care including gorilla introductions (as needed);
2) Assist with implementing the staff and gorilla health prevention program;
3) Oversee the gorilla nutritional program;
4) Implementation of the enrichment program;
5) Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly reports are done consistently;
6) Ensure the ongoing training of local staff;
7) Daily accounting and weekly reporting
Moreover, the candidate may also be required to assist with grant-writing and reporting.
Qualifications/Experience:
1. DVM degree (preferred but not a requirement);
2. At least six months of experience with orphaned great apes (gorilla experience preferred);
3. At least six months of experience living abroad in a remote location and managing local staff;
4. French-speaking a must (fluency in English an asset);
5. Proven communication and leadership skills
6. Candidates with a degree in primatology will be prioritised
Salary/funding:
Salary and benefits: to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.
One return-airfare per year
Food and basic accommodation.
Medical insurance: to be discussed
Term of Appointment:
A 6 month to one-year contract with an initial 3-month probation.
Start Date: April 01, 2021
Web Site:
www.gorillasgabon.org
Comments:
By e-mail, please send CV and letter of motivation with contact details of two referees to: