Current vacancies

Steppe Forward Programme Intern- Mongolia

The Zoological Society of London is looking for an intern to support the Mongolian ‘Steppe Forward Programme’ (SFP) in Ulaanbaatar. The SFP is aimed at tackling conservation issues in Mongolia using a wide range of approaches. These include capacity building, making conservation assessments, producing policy documents, organising and running conservation workshops, and planning and implementing conservation strategies for species such as the wild Bactrian camel and the long-eared jerboa.

The main responsibilities of the successful applicant will include:

- Assisting with the creation of a National Red List for Mongolian birds, including organisation of an assessment workshop and formation of the final product;
- Working with key stakeholders to produce a national species action plan for the Bactrian camel;
- Supporting the ‘Mongolian Wildlife Picture Index’ camera-trapping project;
- Coordinating field-work on Mongolian focal species;
- Attending workshops and networking events and developing contacts and collaborations in Mongolia;
- Launching field-guides of Mongolian Mammals and Birds;
- Writing and developing funding proposals.

The successful candidate will provide evidence of the following essential skills:

• A Masters degree in a related subject;
• Experience of working overseas;
• The ability to work well as part of a team;
• Excellent communication skills;
• The ability to multitask;
• Working with limited supervision to produce work of a high standard;
• The ability to use their own initiative in developing projects;
• Completing work to deadlines.

The successful candidate will provide evidence of the following desirable skills:

• Experience of working in a similar project support role;
• Familiarity of conservation issues in Central Asia;
• The ability to develop and generate long-term project strategies

The position will be primarily based mainly in the Steppe Forward Programme office at the National University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, and free accommodation in a modern apartment in the city will be provided along with a monthly subsistence allowance, return flight from Europe to Ulaanbaatar, visa, and insurance under ZSL’s group travel insurance policy. The internship will last a period of 12 months and is available from July 2009.

Applicants should send their CV and a covering letter, detailing relevant experience, skills and a possible start date, by e-mail to sally.wren@zsl.org.

Closing date: Friday July 10th

We regret that we will only be able to contact applicants who have been selected for interview.

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Bird Keeper- Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Circa £19,000 pa (pro-rata)

Nine month Fixed Term Contract

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is currently looking for a trainer/presenter for its dynamic and high-profile, natural behaviour displays on a nine month fixed term contract basis. Working with a diverse range of species, ranging from Bald Eagles to a flying flock of Macaws; the successful applicant will work with all aspects of the care, enrichment, training and presentation of the animals used in the displays.

You will need experience of flying and training a range of birds with a particular emphasis on birds of prey. You will also have an appropriate animal management qualification or equivalent experience. Good communication skills, enthusiasm, and an outgoing and friendly personality are essential. Preference will be given to those with experience of speaking in public. You must be presentable in appearance, flexible in your approach, totally reliable, and be able to work effectively both within a team and on your own when the need arises. You will also need a full driving licence.

To apply, please send a full CV including a covering letter detailing your suitability for the above position to: Human Resources Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable. Beds LU6 2LF or email hr@zsl.org

Closing date for applications is: Monday 20 July 2009