Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is looking for qualified candidates for the position of a Teacher to join our Mobile Education Unit (MEU) team in Jambi, Indonesia.
Position: Teacher (1 position)
1. Description of the Position
Frankfurt Zoological Society’s Mobile Education Unit (MEU) operates in Bukit Tiga Puluh Ecosystem in Jambi, Sumatra. The activities are a road show which delivers basic environmental education for local people with the aim to disseminate fundamental basics of nature conservation values in order to increase understanding and public support for nature conservation in Bukit Tigapuluh.
The Teacher will be part of the MEU Team visiting villages and schools at Tebo District, Tanjung Jabung Barat District and Jambi Town to promote the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program and conservation values to children and local communities.
Candidate who passes the selection will starts work on September 2013. Initial contract period is 1 year, may be extended.
2. Terms of Reference
- Co-responsible for all teaching activities including presentations, puppet shows, and other teaching methods.
- Creative input for the education program, such as developing teaching materials and methods, and so on.
- Monthly and quarterly reports about MEU activities (In Indonesian and English)
- Establish and maintain communication with MEU partners, sponsors and other stakeholders.
- Work in a team to implement nature conservation education programs for children and local communities.
- Process permits and agreements with all institutions related to Mobile Education Unit’s activities.
- In charge of inventory of giveaways handed out during road shows of the Mobile Education Unit.
- University degree majoring in education, communication, biology or forestry, or equivalent experience in relevant fields. Fresh graduated are welcome to apply.
- Experiences in communication and teaching with good knowledge and ability to work with children and community
- Creativity to develop education programs
- Excellent communication and writing skill in Indonesian and English
- Computer literate
- Willing to work under field conditions
- Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Good understanding and positive attitude to nature conservation
- Good interpersonal skills, pleasant personality and team player
Interested applicant, please send your application letter, updated CV including a recent photo and recommendation letter tofzs.recruitment@yahoo.com
Please fill the 'subject' column of the e-mails in this format:
VACANCY FOR MOBILE EDUCATION UNIT TEACHER – (your name)
Closing date for application is August 4th, 2013.
