Thursday, December 27, 2012

Zoological Society of London Jobs Dec 2012


Projects Coordinator, Nepal

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) in partnership with the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has been active in the field of conservation in Nepal for more than 20 years. ZSL’s current focus in Nepal is on strengthening and increasing the capacity of Nepal’s existing wildlife department officials, young conservation biologists and communities. Work includes monitoring and surveillance of rhino populations; strengthening metapopulation management; setting up standardised status reporting on each rhino population; developing a Terai grassland invasive species management programme; training field scientists in habitat assessment and control; implementing more effective human-wildlife conflict resolution approaches; coordinating the completion of the Red List of Nepal’s birds; and improving public engagement and integration of local communities, and other stakeholders in conservation efforts.
ZSL is recruiting a projects coordinator to oversee and coordinate this conservation work while also setting up a ZSL Nepal office. Responsibilities will include overseeing current project activities, fundraising, maintaining and building strategic partnerships to develop the Nepal programme, and developing and implementing new conservation projects. Success in these endeavours would lead to the position developing into a full country manager role over the next few years.
The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background as well as excellent administrative, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. They will also have a good understanding of current priorities in biodiversity conservation in the region, and experience working in the field, managing staff and budgets, and working collaboratively with different cultures, particularly in the Indian subcontinent.
Salary will be £21,090 pa. ZSL will also provide one international return flight to the UK (or other home country) per year, full medical emergency evacuation cover, visa fees and 30 days holiday per annum. The successful candidate will be based full time in Nepal, with time spent in Kathmandu and at the project sites as required. There will be occasional visits to ZSL’s UK office.
Please click here for a job description:  Project Coordinator Nepal Dec 12 (19 KB)
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to the Human Resources Department at hr@zsl.org .
Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th January, 2013
Interviews are expected to take place in the first week of February. The expected start date is at the end of February, 2013 or as close to that as possible.
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Visitor Experience Team Member, based in Regent’s Park

£8.88 per hour
ZSL London Zoo (a part of the Zoological Society of London) is an award winning public attraction and animal charity, based in Regent’s Park.
Our terrific Tigers, merry Meerkats and gorgeous Gorillas are just a few of the amazing animals who enthral our visitors. You can also play a part in making our 2013 season the best ever.
You need:
• Outstanding customer service
• Great selling experience
• Loads of energy and enthusiasm
• A warm and friendly nature
• A flair for dealing with people and a real desire to make a difference
• A helpful and flexible attitude
Whether you are one of our front line stars on Admissions, or based in our incredible gift shops, your interaction with our customers must have that extra factor that will make their day. 12 and 30 hour shifts are available to start in February running through until September 2013.
If you think you have what we need, we would love to have you working with us.
Please click here for a job description:  Seasonal Sales Assistant Dec 12 (31 KB)
Please send your CV and covering letter to: hr@zsl.org
Please download and complete this online cover sheet  Ra 2013 Cover Letter For Applicants (776 KB) which must be submitted with your application.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 11 January 2013
Interviews will take place on 21 and 23 January 2013
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Postdoctoral Wildlife Veterinarian & Project Coordinator

£33,947 p.a. (inclusive of London Weighting)

PGRA Wildlife Veterinarian

£30,078 p.a. (inclusive of London Weighting)
Initial Term – 12 Months
The Institute of Zoology, the research arm of the Zoological Society of London, affiliated to University College London, invites applications for two full-time Wildlife Veterinarian posts.
These posts will investigate disease threats to, and emergence in, British garden wildlife as part of the Garden Wildlife Health project. This project, which is conducted by the IoZ in partnership with the British Trust for Ornithology and Froglife, is funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Defra for a three-year period, on an annual renewal basis.
Both posts, based at the Institute of Zoology, London, will involve post mortem examinations of garden wildlife, obtaining reports from, and feeding back results to, collaborating NGOs and to members of the public; and communicating results via the media and scientific publications. The co-ordinator will also be responsible for managing the project and ensuring the timely preparation of reports to the funders. Good communication and presentation skills, proficiency in data handling/collation, Microsoft Office and report preparation are required.
Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. An interest in wildlife epidemiology, pathology and British wildlife is desirable.
For the Wildlife Veterinarian & Project Coordinator post you should have a PhD and relevant research experience. Experience in project management and writing scientific papers would be desirable. Applicants for the Wildlife Veterinarian post should have extensive clinical experience and a relevant post-graduate qualification.
Please contact Andrew Cunningham ( a.cunningham@ioz.ac.uk ) or Becki Lawson ( becki.lawson@ioz.ac.uk ) for further information.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter and contact details for two referees to: HR Dept., ZSL, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY or email hr@zsl.org .
Closing date: 11th January 2013
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Projects Coordinator, UK & Europe Conservation Programme

Salary £23,971 including London weighting
ZSL is looking for a Projects Coordinator to support the delivery of the UK & Europe Conservation Programme. The current project portfolio focuses on the marine and freshwater environment. As such, we are seeking a candidate with a graduate degree, and/or a masters degree, in marine ecology or similar. The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of projects but initially will be involved with the conservation of UK marine mammals, the European eel and other migratory fish, and invasive non-native species (aquatic). The main geographic focus of the work will be the Thames Estuary.
The role will be both technical and administrative. There will also be an element of fieldwork (at least one day per week). The main responsibilities include the day-to-day management of project finances and administration; monthly reporting; maintenance of web and social network communications; organising meetings and fieldwork logistics; contributing to fundraising; contributing to staff recruitment and management as well as carrying out regular aquatic field surveys and report writing. This position will give a good grounding for a career in conservation.
A full driving licence is essential.
This grant-funded position is a 12 month contract and will be located in London possibly with some travel. A full job description is available here:  Project Coordinator Uk Europe Dec 2012 (188 KB)
Please send CV’s and a covering letter by email to hr@zsl.org
Closing date: Monday 31st December 2012
We expect to interview successful applicants week commencing 14th January 2013.
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Tsaobis Baboon Project – Field Assistants, Internship

The Tsaobis Baboon Project is a long-term study of desert baboons in Namibia. Based at the Institute of Zoology (the research arm of the Zoological Society of London), and affiliated with the Gobabeb Training and Research Centre (Namibia), our aim is to carry out fundamental research in behavioural ecology and population ecology, and to inform conservation policy and practice for social species.
We are seeking to appoint up to six volunteer fieldworkers for the 2013 field season, which will run from early May to late October. Two positions will run the full six-month field season (approx. May - October), while the remaining posts will be divided evenly between the first and last three-month periods. The fieldwork will primarily involve daily follows of baboon troops on foot, collecting behavioural data from individually recognisable animals and their associated ecological conditions. Research in 2013 will be focused on the following two themes:
• Behavioural plasticity and the fitness effects of social information use;
• Sexual conflicts over reproduction in social groups.
Since fieldworkers will be split equally between these themes, applicants should either express a preference, or state “no preference”. Further information about the research project, the volunteer fieldworker positions, and the application procedure can be found on the Project’s webpages: www.zsl.org/tsaobisbaboonproject
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 7th January 2013
Interviews will be held at the Institute of Zoology on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th January 2013. Telephone / Skype interviews will be possible for overseas applicants.
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Veterinary Officer

Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
based primarily at Whipsnade Zoo
The Zoological Society of London is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced zoo and wildlife veterinary surgeon (MRCVS) to join the Veterinary Department as one of its Veterinary Officers, on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract, responsible for the health and welfare of all animals in ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. The position will be based primarily at Whipsnade.
As one of ZSL’s Veterinary Officers you will work between both sites in order to meet the needs of the Veterinary Department. Teaching of students, in particular of the veterinary graduates on the MSc in Wild Animal Health, will form a substantial part of your workload. In addition you will participate in the care and preventative medicine programmes, research and conservation activities, including support for ZSL’s conservation programme and native species reintroductions.
It is essential that you have a proven track record in zoological and wildlife medicine, with excellent communication and organisation skills, and a good publication, presentation and research project history is desirable. A post-graduate qualification in this field would be beneficial. Working knowledge of the statutory Health & Safety and animal health regulations is essential, with some management experience desirable. You must be a committed team player. Weekend and on-call duties for both collections are shared.
A strong interest in the veterinary management of the larger mammal species, being a committed proponent of animal welfare and having an enthusiasm for continuing professional development are also essential. A desire to work towards further qualification (e.g. RCVS or European College of Zoological Medicine diplomas) is anticipated.
A full job description is available by clicking onto this link  Jd Vo Dec 2012 (18 KB)
Apply with full CV, including current salary package, with covering letter, to HR Department, ZSL, Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable , LU6 2LF, UK or e-mail: wzhr@zsl.org
Closing date: Friday 28 December 2012
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Assistant Programme Manager, Asia Programme, based at Regent's Park

Salary range: £27,096- £29,219 (including London weighting)
We are seeking an Assistant Programme Manager to support the Programme Managers for our conservation activities in Asia. The successful candidate will be integral to managing and developing our diverse portfolio of conservation projects in the region. Projects include working to secure tiger strongholds in Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal and Russia; conservation and restoration of mangrove habitats in Bangladesh; protection of the one-horned rhino in Nepal; reducing human-elephant conflict in Thailand, and working with industry to encourage best practise to reduce impacts on biodiversity in Mongolia and Indonesia.
Main responsibilities will include assisting the two Asia Programme Managers with programme administration and budget management (supported by financial administration staff), project and programme development, grant-writing, internal communications and record keeping, cross-society synergy and collaborations, relations with donors and partners and external representation of ZSL and its conservation work.
The post holder will be allocated responsibility for developing discrete areas within the programme under the supervision of the Programme Managers and at their discretion. The post-holder may be required to line-manage UK-based Project Coordinator or intern staff.
The successful applicant will have:
• Degree or equivalent qualification (or higher) in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience in project and budget management.
• Knowledge of conservation issues in the region, ideally with some in-country experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English and good writing skills.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• A high level of computer literacy.
In addition, experience with grant writing and reporting to donors is desirable.
Location: ZSL’s offices in London, some international travel may be required
Position: Full time - Permanent
Salary: Within stated range, dependent on experience
Start date: As soon as possible
A full job description can be viewed here: Assistant Programme Manager Asia Programme Dec 12 (31 KB)
Applicants should send their CV, and a covering letter detailing relevant experience and skills, by email to hr@zsl.org
Closing date: Friday 11 January 2013
We regret that we will only be able to contact applicants who have been selected for interview.
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Technical Advisor & Trainer, Wildlife Wood Project, Cameroon

The Zoological Society of London is looking for an experienced tropical forestry specialist for its Wildlife Wood Project on a 10 month consultancy starting January 2013.
The successful candidate will work closely with ZSL’s wildlife monitoring and social team and staff of partner logging companies in Cameroon to develop a practical model for best practice wildlife management in timber concessions. This work will form the basis for producing a toolkit for sustainable wildlife management in production forests to assist the sector to meet certification standards, contribute to tropical forest conservation and sustainable natural resource management in the region.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with experience of working in the tropical forestry sector, including francophone Africa, a good knowledge of timber operations, demonstrated skills in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, knowledge and ideally experience of systems for controlling illegal activities on timber concessions, experience of delivering training and mentoring junior professionals, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be fluent in French. They will be responsible for developing, and validating wildlife management plans and delivering the necessary training and support materials to companies to enable them to implement them. A key deliverable will be to develop a toolkit for sustainable wildlife management in timber production forests, including the production of a practical handbook synthesising the work in collaboration with the ZSL team, and other stakeholders in the forestry sector.
The consultant will be recruited for 10 months under a contract for service with attractive fee package, housing and one return flight from Europe to Cameroon (or equivalent). The post will be based in two field sites in East Cameroon (Mindourou and Mbang – Haut Nyong), with occasional trips to Yaoundé and Douala. Some travel within Central Africa may also be required.
Terms of reference for the position can be below.
Applicants should send their CV (maximum 3 pages) and a covering letter, in French or English, detailing relevant experience and skills and stating why you want the position, by email to hr@zsl.org  
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