Technical Supervisor - Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre

Join a dedicated team in the rehabilitation and ongoing care of rescued Asiatic black and Malayan sun bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre.

Due to an exciting department restructure, a highly motivated, experienced, and compassionate Vietnamese professional is sought to step up to the role of Technical Supervisor.

The Technical Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Bear Team Managers in overseeing the teams of bear care staff involved in the daily husbandry and management of rescued bears. The Technical Supervisor works closely with the Senior Bear Team Manager, Bear Team Managers, the other Technical Supervisor, the Operations Supervisors and the veterinary team to help oversee various daily operations.

The Technical Supervisor reports to the Senior Bear Team Manager.

All applicants will be judged on; interview and current work performance.

The successful candidate would start in September 2021.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Bear Team Managers to oversee daily operations:

  • Animal care and management;

  • Assist the Senior Bear Team Manager in running the enrichment and training programs at VBRC

• Operant conditioning and formal bear training programmes for a variety of medical, behavioural and management requirements.

• Review of enrichment calendars and devices, invention and trial of new enrichment items

• Participating in staff development and capacity building, particularly in regard to behavioural and welfare concepts

• Human resources:

  • Carry out staff evaluations;

  • Ensuring morale is maintained within bear care staff;

  • Identifying and addressing HR issues with the Senior Bear Team Manager as they arise;

  • Championing gender equality programs

• As needed:

  • Overseeing the quarantine of newly rescued bears;

  • Participate in the hand-rearing and care of newly rescued orphan cubs;

Requirements

• At least three years work of direct husbandry/behavioural management experience at a captive facility

• Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise tasks

• Computer literacy, including Excel

• Experience in managementskills is desired

• The ability to work in a team or independently

• A good sense of humor and excellent communication skills.

How to apply

Interested parties please email a letter expressing your interest to Senior Bear Team Manager, Sarah van Herpt: [email protected]. Please include the reason why you are applying for the position, and why you think you would be suitable.

All applications will be treated strictly confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Applicants will be notified shortly after closing when the interviews will take place. The candidate will be provided with the interview questions fifteen minutes in advance of their interview. This will allow the candidate to make notes before talking to the interview panel. The candidate will also be provided a scenario question in the days before the interview to prepare an answer for.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6^th August

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