Environmental Education Programme Coordinator Angkor Centre
Münster Zoo is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Environmental Education Programme Coordinator for the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) in Cambodia.
Background:
The ACCB, located on 25 hectares of land at the historical site of Kbal Spean in the Phnom Kulen National Park, 40 km north of Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor, is the first Nature Conservation Centre in Cambodia. Its aim is to contribute to the preservation of wildlife and biodiversity, mainly in the northwest of the country. A rescue and breeding facility for threatened wildlife and an environmental education programme aimed at the local population as well as national and international visitors are the heart of the ACCB.
Münster Zoo and the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP) started the project in 2001. A respective "Memorandum of Agreement" on the establishment of the nature conservation centre was signed with the Cambodian government in May 2002, and the corner stone was laid in April 2003. At the beginning of 2004, the first areas of the centre were put into operation.
The main goals of the ACCB are:
- Rescue and rehabilitation of native Cambodian wildlife.
- Conservation breeding (and ultimately re-introduction / re-stocking) of selected globally threatened species.
- Environmental education and capacity building to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, and development of awareness programmes for specific target groups (communities, students, tourists).
- In-situ wildlife conservation and research.
For more information, please refer to the project's website at www.accb-cambodia.org and to the ACCB facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ACCBCambodia .
This is a challenging position suitable for a motivated individual with an enthusiastic, active and creative approach to work.
Main duties and responsibilities:
• Implementation and further development of the various components of the ACCB's education programme.
• Training and supervision of Cambodian education programme staff (one Environmental Teacher and one Education Assistant), as well as international volunteers.
• Administrative tasks, such as regular reporting on programme activities, project evaluation, determining budgetary requirements, proposal writing and fundraising activities.
• To assist with the general daily operation and further development of the ACCB.
Requirements and skills:
- A relevant university degree.
- Experience in the field of environmental education or sustainable development, ideally in a supervisory role.
- Good public speaking and presentation skills and the ability to actively involve people of various ages and educational levels in education activities.
- Good organisational skills, reliability and ability to multi-task.
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills.
- Good command of English (oral and written) and good writing skills.
- Ability to cope with simple living conditions in a rural and isolated area.
- Physically fit and able to live in a hot and humid climate.
- Practical skills and valid driver’s license.
Conditions/ remuneration:
- Basic remuneration is 550 USD per month.
- Free, shared accommodation on site.
- Air travel from home base to project site at start and end of contract.
- Reasonable personal use of a project vehicle.
An initial contract of one year will be offered, subject to a three-month probation period. However, preference will be given to persons indicating that they are willing to commit to a longer period. The contract will be offered on a compensatory volunteer basis, not as permanent staff of Münster Zoo. Therefore, social insurance contributions will not be covered.
Starting date:
1st May 2012
Application procedure:
To apply, please send a cover letter indicating your interest and detailing your suitability along with a CV and the names of at least two referees via email to:
Dr. Martina Raffel, raffel@allwetterzoo.de (postal address: Allwetterzoo Münster, Sentruper Str. 315, Münster 48161, Germany)
Please mention in your cover letter where you saw the job advertised.
Background:
The ACCB, located on 25 hectares of land at the historical site of Kbal Spean in the Phnom Kulen National Park, 40 km north of Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor, is the first Nature Conservation Centre in Cambodia. Its aim is to contribute to the preservation of wildlife and biodiversity, mainly in the northwest of the country. A rescue and breeding facility for threatened wildlife and an environmental education programme aimed at the local population as well as national and international visitors are the heart of the ACCB.
Münster Zoo and the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP) started the project in 2001. A respective "Memorandum of Agreement" on the establishment of the nature conservation centre was signed with the Cambodian government in May 2002, and the corner stone was laid in April 2003. At the beginning of 2004, the first areas of the centre were put into operation.
The main goals of the ACCB are:
- Rescue and rehabilitation of native Cambodian wildlife.
- Conservation breeding (and ultimately re-introduction / re-stocking) of selected globally threatened species.
- Environmental education and capacity building to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, and development of awareness programmes for specific target groups (communities, students, tourists).
- In-situ wildlife conservation and research.
For more information, please refer to the project's website at www.accb-cambodia.org and to the ACCB facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ACCBCambodia .
This is a challenging position suitable for a motivated individual with an enthusiastic, active and creative approach to work.
Main duties and responsibilities:
• Implementation and further development of the various components of the ACCB's education programme.
• Training and supervision of Cambodian education programme staff (one Environmental Teacher and one Education Assistant), as well as international volunteers.
• Administrative tasks, such as regular reporting on programme activities, project evaluation, determining budgetary requirements, proposal writing and fundraising activities.
• To assist with the general daily operation and further development of the ACCB.
Requirements and skills:
- A relevant university degree.
- Experience in the field of environmental education or sustainable development, ideally in a supervisory role.
- Good public speaking and presentation skills and the ability to actively involve people of various ages and educational levels in education activities.
- Good organisational skills, reliability and ability to multi-task.
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills.
- Good command of English (oral and written) and good writing skills.
- Ability to cope with simple living conditions in a rural and isolated area.
- Physically fit and able to live in a hot and humid climate.
- Practical skills and valid driver’s license.
Conditions/ remuneration:
- Basic remuneration is 550 USD per month.
- Free, shared accommodation on site.
- Air travel from home base to project site at start and end of contract.
- Reasonable personal use of a project vehicle.
An initial contract of one year will be offered, subject to a three-month probation period. However, preference will be given to persons indicating that they are willing to commit to a longer period. The contract will be offered on a compensatory volunteer basis, not as permanent staff of Münster Zoo. Therefore, social insurance contributions will not be covered.
Starting date:
1st May 2012
Application procedure:
To apply, please send a cover letter indicating your interest and detailing your suitability along with a CV and the names of at least two referees via email to:
Dr. Martina Raffel, raffel@allwetterzoo.de (postal address: Allwetterzoo Münster, Sentruper Str. 315, Münster 48161, Germany)
Please mention in your cover letter where you saw the job advertised.
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