BREEDING AND RELEASE SITE MANAGER
S/he must have demonstrated ability in administration, leadership and communication skills, along with experience in conservation and bird husbandry. The successful candidate will be based at the Sibang Breeding and Release Centre, near Ubud in Bali, but will also be working with the team at the Administration office in Payangan. This person must be accountable for the development of new programmes, support the development and management of existing programmes, and have a keen interest in conservation in Indonesia.
Scope of Works
S/he must have demonstrated ability in administration, leadership and communication skills, along with experience in conservation and bird husbandry. The successful candidate will be based at the Sibang Breeding and Release Centre, near Ubud in Bali, but will also be working with the team at the Administration office in Payangan. This person must be accountable for the development of new programmes, support the development and management of existing programmes, and have a keen interest in conservation in Indonesia.
Scope of Works
- Responsible to inspire and motivate the team by effectively leading a breeding, release and monitoring program for endangered Indonesian birds
- Evaluate and coordinate husbandry standards
- Plan implementation of these standards and ensure that all systems are in place for the smooth running of daily operational activities, bird health and breeding programme alongside site-based team
- Manage and evaluate staff performance and provide specialised training where required
- Responsible for liaison with local community leaders and government
- Assist the education team in the creation of meaningful school and community based conservation programmers
- Handle site administrative tasks, such as maintain filing and database system, studbook maintenance, monthly schedules, attend meetings, create agendas and take minutes, arrange monthly reports for both the founders and government, and liaise with government officers on permits and breeding issues
- Assist in the development and growth of the foundation's longterm programmes to encompass endangered species and education outside the Sibang area
- Ensure that all data is collected for dissemination to founders and interested parties, liaising with Administration office on a weekly basis
- Assist with research for potential projects, grant awards and donations
- Work with Treasurer to create ongoing monthly and yearly funding budgets
- Minimum S1 (Bachelor) degree majoring in Administrative Management, Veterinary or equivalent from reputable university
- Five (5) years of progressively professional work experience in administrative management and bird husbandry or relevant field. Specific experience working with an NGO in conservation/wildlife is an added advantage
- Professional English proficiency (both spoken and written)
- Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, environmental conservation and sustainable development
- The ability to communicate effectively in written materials as well as presentations and workshops
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to ensure effective communication with a wide range of contacts both internal and external
- Strong ability to organise and prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Computer and internet literacy and ability to effectively use personal computers and office information technology equipment/systems
- Creative, analytical and able to solve problems as they arise
- Fast learner, energetic, mature, disciplined and responsible
- Able to work in a team and individually
- Possession a valid car driving license will be an advantage
- Applicant must be willing to work at Sibang (10 km southwest of Ubud, Bali) and be available immediately
- Full-time position available
- Write an initial application letter why you are interested in working with us
- Provide a complete detailed CV with expected remuneration package and availability
- List referees with contact details (employers or coworkers)
- Submit all documents above to carolyn@begawanfoundation.org
