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CARNIVORE KEEPER – CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND(CCF)

CCF is currently seeking a full-time CARNIVORE KEEPER for its cheetah rehabilitation facilities in

Hargeisa, Somaliland. The facilities provide housing and veterinary care for cheetah cubs

confiscated by government authorities from the illegal wildlife trade. Position cares for

cheetahs housed in CCF facilities in Hargeisa and assists with the coordination of environmental

education initiatives that are presently in development. Duties will include but are not limited

to all aspects of the daily management of the cheetahs including cleaning, feeding, enrichment,

detailed record keeping, behavioral observations, diet preparation, general maintenance,

husbandry training, and assisting with veterinary care.

Main duties

Animal Management

Management and supervision of the animal caretaker staff
Evaluation and further development of cheetah management protocols, in cooperation with network of international experts
Cooperation with Somaliland government authorities, to coordinate the confiscation and handover of animals intercepted from the illegal wildlife trade
Coordinate the movement of animals in CCF facilities from the point of intake
Interact with local stakeholders, such as project partners, interns, professional
associations and visiting guests of the Somaliland government
Lead and participate in meetings about cheetah care and movement
Develop and implement new zoological strategies and concepts relevant to cheetah
Control and develop plans relating to animal safety and welfare; present to team
Record-keeping and photo documentation of the animals in the project
Other duties assigned by the Project Director or Project Manager

Environmental Education

Develop and help implement educational concepts focusing on animal and environmental protection for local audiences
Coordinate and implement local education initiatives to promote project objectives, i.e. – the Somaliland celebration of International Cheetah Day, December 4th
Assist in the recruitment of local interns and volunteers to help deploy educational programs
Help develop environmental education networks by collaborating with project partners, interns, professional associations and the Somaliland government

Requirements

Degree in biology (majoring in zoology), environmental education, animal management or a comparable subject

3-5 years of experience in the care of captive large carnivores, preferably big cat species
Calm demeanor, with strong leadership and communications skills
Experience in delivering environmental and wildlife education programs
Strong verbal communication skills, can make public presentations to local stakeholders
Driver’s license with good driving record and ability to operate vehicles with manual transmission
Effective written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications

On the ground experience working with a conservation program in Africa
Experience working with felids in a rehabilitation setting is a plus
Willingness to help develop, implement and coordinate educational concepts to address threats including illegal wildlife trade and farmer-carnivore conflict in an emerging society

What We Offer

Salary plus benefits; local housing and meals provided. One round-trip airfare ticket for each

six-months of continuous employment, or two trip tickets per calendar year.

Please send your CV in English as a PDF with a cover letter and include your salary range

expectation and either three (3) letters of recommendation or three (3) references (name, title,

phone number and email address). Please indicate the date you are available to start and the

country issuing your passport.

PLEASE SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Dr. Laurie Marker

www.cheetah.org