Education Officer
The “Cat Ba langur conservation project” (CBLCP), a collaboration between Münster Zoo (Germany) and the Peoples’ Committee of Hai Phong aims to conserve the critically endangered Golden-headed Langur or Cat Ba Langur.
Project activities are focused on monitoring and managing of the langur population, implementation of protection measures, capacity-building for staff of the forest protection agencies and local conservation groups, promotion of public conservation awareness and sustainable forest management practices. Recently the CBLCP started an education program which is focused on all secondary schools on Cat Ba island. In the last school year the CBLCP implemented a lecture about the Cat Ba langur. Following the implementation of ‘Conservation Clubs’ for school children in the 6th grade is planned.
The CBLCP is now seeking Vietnamese national for the position of Education Officer. The officer will work under direct supervision of the Project Manager / deputy Project Manager and will cooperate with a Project Officer / assistant.
Location of work:
Cat Ba National Park
Cat Ba Island
Cat Hai District
Hai Phong Province
Vietnam
Education Officer:
The education officer will be involved in all aspects of the education program.
Responsibilities include:
- Development of the ‘Conservation Clubs’
- Preparation of educational material
- Implementation of the ‘Conservation Clubs’ in all secondary schools on Cat Ba island
- Direction of the ‘Conservation Clubs’
- Cooperation with the education department of the Peoples’ Committee of Cat Hai
- Evaluation of the education program
if necessary cooperation with other CBLCP assistants in their daily routine:
- Assistance with project management and administration
- Assistance with the implementation of protection and conservation measures
- Coordination of community and protection forces related activities
- Production of draft reports, plans, budgets of project activities
- Translation of project documents and interpretation during meetings
- Control and management of all project and protection equipment
Qualification requirements:
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- University degree
- Experience in handling school children
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of MS office software (especially Word, Excel and Access)
- Strong commitment to and interest in education programs for school children
They particularly encourage citizens of Hai Phong Province to apply for these positions, preferably female candidates.
Remuneration will be 250 USD per month, the accommodation in the National Park will be free.
Interested candidates send their letter of interest and a CV (both in English) by 30th of June 2010 to:
Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project
Daniela Schrudde (Ms.)
Email: [email protected]