Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an international conservation organization based in Frankfurt in Germany. Founded by Prof. Bernhard Grzimek, FZS is committed to preserving wild lands and biological diversity in the last remaining wilderness areas on the planet.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania was the starting point of the Frankfurt Zoological Society's conservation efforts. At the end of the 1950s Bernhard Grzimek launched what has since become a comprehensive programme consisting of some 30 projects dedicated to the protection of outstanding wilderness areas and national parks in 18 countries. The conservation focus of all FZS projects is on protecting wilderness areas and preserving biodiversity. All FZS programmes are oriented towards these two criteria.
FZS started the project in Vietnam in 1992 with primate conservation program in Cuc Phuong National Park. The Endangered Primate rescue Center established through a collaboration between Frankfurt Zoological Society and Cuc Phuong National Park. More than 180 animals have been born at the center, some being the first of their species to be born in captivity, including the critically endangered Cat Ba langur, Delacours langur and the Grey shanked douc langur.
FZS is supporting administration of the Kon Ka Kinh National Park in the effort to stop illegal activities such as logging, hunting and expanding the farmyard area. FZS work to improve capacity of the park’s ranger force, provide equipment for forest patrolling and law enforcement. FZS also collaborates to park’s staff to conduct educational activities, communication activity to enhance public awareness on protection of wild animals and plants. Frankfurt Zoological Society also collaborates with Da Nang University in building the capacity of students and researchers on wildlife conservation, building a database in the rare species conservation and unique forest habitat.
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I, Position Title : Conservation Education Coordinator
Duty Station : Da Nang and Kon Ka Kinh National Park
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 24:00 PM, 5 May 2019
1. Tasks to be performed under this contract:
- Teaching school children about wildlife conservation and sustainable use of forest.
- Delivery seminar and workshop on wildlife conservation to raise awareness of local minority community.
- Working with local teachers and park staffs to arrange outdoor activity for the school children.
- Working with local people to support biodiversity conservation awareness.
- Writing report on education activity.
2. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in biology or forestry.
- Relevant Master degree is an advance.
- Knowledge in conservation education.
- At least 3 years’ experience on environmental education.
- Passionate interest in wildlife conservation.
- Knowledge and experience in Coordinating with local people/partners;
- Ability to work with ethnic people.
- Ability to speak, write and read in both English and Vietnamese.
- Ability to travel frequently to project sites.
- Good communication, presentation & negotiation skills.
3. Benefit
- Basic contracted salary: VND 10.000.000/ month
- Vietnam Social & Health insurance, Sick leave, Personal leave, Maternity leave and National holidays will be based on Vietnam Labor Law. - Annual leave 12 days/year
- You will be working in a dynamic and passionate team.
4. How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send electronic version of your curriculum vitae, application letter and copies of relevant certificates to:
Ms. Nguyen Hong Loan - Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS)
K39/21 Thanh Vinh 1 Str., Son Tra Dist., Da Nang City
[email protected] [1], Email title should indicate: Application to the appropriate position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.