We are currently looking for a Program Director - Africa and South Asia. You can find the description and application form below. We look forward to receiving your application!
Program Director: Africa and South Asia
We are inviting applications for an exciting opportunity to work as Programme Director for the African and South Asian regions.
Amphibian Ark (AArk) was founded by the IUCN SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums in response to the worldwide amphibian extinction crisis.
Amphibians are among the most threatened groups of wildlife in the world. Amphibian Ark has been established to help secure a future for those amphibian species most at risk, working with organisations around the world to help set up conservation breeding programs that will enable future reintroduction efforts.
Amphibian Ark aims to work primarily in range countries by:
- Prioritising species in need through the AArk Conservation Needs Assessment process
- Building ex situ conservation capacity by providing training where needed
- Supporting conservation breeding programs for priority species by helping to fund set-up costs through the AArk grants program
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More about this position:
Location: This is a remote working position
Appointment: Full Time
Reports to: The Executive Director
Salary: Commensurate with experience and job location
Primary Duties: The Program Director - Africa and South Asia is responsible for establishing and overseeing Amphibian Ark programs within these regions. This involves:
- Organising and delivering AArk Conservation Needs Assessment workshops, and publishing the results in Amphibian Ark publications
- Recruiting and managing national coordinators in priority countries within the region
- Identifying and supporting institutions to establish conservation breeding programs for priority species
- Identifying capacity-building needs and organizing the delivery of appropriate training
- Reporting regularly on the progress of the conservation breeding programs established
- Assisting with AArk fundraising as required
Position Requirements:
- Prior experience with amphibian conservation programs
- A strong understanding of ex situ conservation breeding for amphibians
- A broad understanding of the key issues facing amphibians in the Afrotropics and South Asia
- A degree in the natural sciences
- Sensitivity to, and ability to work within, different cultures
- Willingness to travel
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in English
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- A track record of working with amphibians from the Afrotropics and/or South Asia
- Proficiency in French
Applications should include:
- Cover letter/letter of interest
- Resume/CV
- Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three references (letters of recommendation are NOT required at this time)
You can submit the documents below.
If you have any queries about this position, you can contact us directly via: jobs@amphibianark.org
Review of applications begins on 25th July. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
