environment jobs Est. in 1994. Delivering Environment Jobs for 30 years
This job listing is no longer active.
Please use our Environment Jobs Search to find current vacancies.
Title | Country Representative, Born Free Foundation (Sri Lanka) |
Posted |
|
|
Description |
Following completion of a successful tenure by the incumbent, The Born Free Foundation, the internationally renowned animal welfare and wildlife conservation organisation, is seeking to recruit a Country Representative to manage its operations and projects in Sri Lanka. Having supported projects in Sri Lanka since 2002, the work of The Born Free Foundation expanded in 2008 when it recruited a Country Representative and established an office in country in response to a recognised need. The Born Free Foundation’s overarching objective in Sri Lanka is to support the conservation and welfare of wild animals, with a particular focus on elephants in regard to the promotion of humane solutions to conflict with people, improvements to captive welfare, and the reduction in trade. To this end, operations incorporate policy work and field projects which reflect The Born Free Foundation’s compassionate conservation agenda, placing animal welfare at the heart of conservation interventions. The successful applicant will work in close consultation with the UK Head Office to further expand The Born Free Foundation’s work in Sri Lanka, in full adherence to the organisation’s philosophy and mission. Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate is likely to have the following: - An undergraduate degree in a relevant field - Experience of working for a wildlife conservation organisation, preferably managing projects - Have an understanding of and commitment to animal welfare - Be familiar with the ecology and behaviour of elephants - Be available to travel to meetings and field visits at short notice - Be fluent in English (both written and spoken) and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range ofstakeholders (including pubic speaking) - Have good analytical skills - Be proficient in using MS Office software - Be able to write technical reports and popular articles to a high standard - Be able to work as part of a team - Be highly organised, self-motivated and have a high level of attention to detail - Be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and have a flexible approach to work, with a willingness to workweekends and / or around priorities as they arise The position would ideally start in January 2015 with a one year probationary period, followed by employment as a permanent full time member of Born Free staff. Salary and benefits are negotiable according to relevant skills and experience. The successful candidate must be fully eligible to work in Sri Lanka and ideally, will already be resident there. To apply send your CV with a covering letter illustrating your applicability for the role to recruitment@bornfree.org.uk The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2014 |