JOB DESCRIPTION

Animals Asia is an international animal welfare charity founded by Dr. Jill Robinson MBE in 1998. It is devoted to the needs of wild, domesticated and endangered species throughout Asia  and  dedicated  to  ending  cruelty  and  restoring  respect  for  all  animals.  In  Vietnam, Animals Asia is collaborating with Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development to establish a world class Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc Province. We are also working in partnership with the Elephant Conservation Centre (ECC), in Dak Lak, to provide animal management advice and staff training to optimize the welfare of animals at the facility.

Animals Asia is recruiting a Vietnamese  national for the full time Animal Welfare Project Officer  position  to  be  based  in  Buon  Ma  Thuot,  Dak  Lak  province.  This  is  a  unique opportunity to work and significantly contribute to a programme that aims to be a leading tool in saving Vietnam’s elephant population  for future generations,  and developing high standards of care for captive wild animals formerly used within the tourism industry.

Position: Animal Welfare Project Officer

Location: Dak Lak province, with domestic travels as the work required.

Term: One-year contract with initial 2 months probationary period.

Salary: 600 USD gross per month + benefits.

Key Duties

Work with Animal Manager and Animals Asia’s foreign staff to provide advice and support to the elephant carers, veterinary staff and management staff at ECC.

Follow up with activities by ECC as instructed and advised by the Animal Manager(s). Liaise with ECC and local authorities for activities related to the works.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Animal Manager and other foreign and local staff who provide advice and support to the ECC;
• Liaise with ECC, local authorities and foreign staff (directly and remotely) for activities related to the works at ECC;
• Maintain the good communication between ECC’s staff and Animals Asia’s foreign and local staff involved in the project;
• Additional responsibility: Assist the Animal Manager’s support to other facilities within the local area, under the guidance of Animal Asia and our international partner organisations.

Qualifications

• University graduated;
• Good verbal and written English translation;
• Self-motivated and independent with ability to work under difficult conditions;
• Good communication skills, and attention to details;
• Good understanding of NGO’s works;
• Devoted to the cause of animal protection and animal welfare;
• Proficient skills of computer and web-based applications;
• Good teamwork spirit;
• Educational or professional background in animal welfare and related fields are preferred;

How to apply

Interested   applicants   should   send   their   CVs   and   application   letter   in   English   to  jobs.for.ngo.hanoi@gmail.com.  For  more  information   on  Animals  Asia Foundation    visit  www.animalsasia.org,     and    information    on    our    works    with    ECC    at https://www.vietnamelephantinitiative.org

Deadline: 14/4/2017

Any questions please contact 043.8265118 (Ms.Tram)