Director of Wildlife Sanctuary

We are a Bolivian NGO that is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife and run three wildlife sanctuaries. We are currently looking for a Director for one of our sanctuaries in the middle of the jungle; starting as soon as possible. The objective of the Director is to guarantee the sustainability of the sanctuary respecting its policies and ideologies; and contribute to the achievement of the institutional objectives; mission and vision; through the general tasks of:

• Ensure the staff under your responsibility are completing their functions.
• Guarantee the normal functioning of the Centre; fundamentally ensuring animal welfare and the security of both visitors and staff.
• Manage technical and economic support for the Centre as well as promote inter-institutional cooperation.
• Design; plan and implement various projects in coordination with those responsible for the different work areas of the sanctuary.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the execution of the Centre’s management plan.
• Control and follow-up the projects that are carried out in the Centre’s premises; whether they be research; education or any other type; which are developed by people outside the Centre.
• Ensure the normal supply of food; medicines and other minimum requirements for the maintenance of the animals housed there.
• Manage the acquisition of equipment; materials and supplies for the proper development of staff activities.
• Promote research on topics relevant to the institution
• Promote educational activities that support the dissemination of institutional objectives.
• Manage mutually beneficial cooperation agreements and commitments related to the development and implementation of projects; infrastructure; equipment and training; among others.
• Manage the ongoing training of Centre staff.
• Manage the cooperation of the Centre with other non-profit organisations that are able to provide relevant information on wildlife management.
• Maintain consistent and fluid contact with national; departmental and municipal authorities for the coordination of joint projects.
• Represent the institution at academic; scientific and other events; in which it is pertinent to show our work; progress and institutional perspectives.
• Prepare periodic reports for the central administration of CIWY; and maintain constant contact with the other Centres.
• Take all relevant measures to ensure the occupational safety of personnel and physical security of visitors.
• Manage periodic training on safety; emergency procedures and first aid.
• Knowledge and proficiency in emergency procedures in case of accidents; aggressions or animal attacks and animal escapes.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures.

If you are interested; please send your CV plus a cover letter indicating your experience to info@intiwarayassi.org. 

Two weeks of paid vacations are granted each year; with one day off per week.