Intern Position: South Asia Programme Intern

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is looking for an intern, based at ZSL's offices inRegentsPark, to provide support on a long term project on the Brahmaputra River Dolphin and freshwater ecosystem in theSouth Asiaprogramme. The Brahmaputra River Dolphin Project is a collaborative project between ZSL and Aaranyak, a leading NGO inAssamaiming at long term conservation of the Brahmaputra River Dolphin.

This is a desk-based internship based in the UK.

Terms of Reference

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is looking for an intern, based at ZSL's offices inRegentsPark, to provide support on the Tidal Thames Conservation Project.

Main tasks would include (but not exhaustive):

• Co-ordinating the development of a dolphin post-mortem protocol and associated teaching aids.
• Liaising with in-country staff on specific project activities relating to fisheries, dolphin monitoring, and public engagement.
• Supporting the compilation of project reports
• Maintenance of the conservation database.
• Financial administration.
• Supporting the project manager in the general running of the project.
• Contribute towards ZSL monthly progress reports.
• Help maintain/establish relationships with relevant local and international partners.
• Liaise with ZSL development and press office (press releases, website support etc).
• Attend relevant ZSL meetings and events.

The ideal candidate should have:

• A university background in aquatic ecology and/or relevant biological/zoological sciences (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of the cetacean biology and/or the South Central Asian region.
• Excellent English both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Excellent IT skills.

ZSL is offering:

• A professional working environment with an an international team,
• Supervision by Conservation Programmes staff,
• Experience withUKstatutory organisations and NGOs,
• Experience within an active conservation organisation,
• Facilities including computer, internet and library.
• Daily expense coverage (travel zones 1-6, and lunch costs (max £5 per day)

Ideal period of volunteer contract:

• Monday 27^th February 2012 – Friday 18^th August 2012.
• Full time, 5 days per week

Please send your CV and letter of application by post or email to: Human Resource Department, Zoological Society of London, Regents ParkNW1 4RYor hr@zsl.org

Closing date for applications: Monday 13^th February; Interviews: 16^th-17^th February.