Programme Officer - Amphibian Ark
Posted: 31 October 2022 | Full-Time
Overview
The Amphibian Ark (AArk) has a position open for a Programme Officer to work with a small, dedicated team and committed partners to advance AArk’s mission of ensuring the survival and diversity of amphibian species focusing on those that cannot currently be safe-guarded in their natural environments. The Programme Officer reports to the AArk Executive Director.
About The Role
The Programme Officer will be responsible for:
Managing AArk’s Conservation Needs Assessment (CNA) programme
Oversight of AArk’s programme to assess species for their conservation needs, and develop priority conservation lists for each country or region. Responsibilities of the Programme Officer include convening and facilitating range country workshops to complete CNA assessments, disseminating the results of CNA via appropriate newsletters, zoo associations, conferences and publications, managing the CNA and program database, reviewing the CNA process and coordinating any updates to improve the process and coordinating with a software developer to design, build, review and implement any updates.
Managing AArk’s Conservation Grants and Fellowship programmes
AArk provides annual Conservation Grants and Fellowship opportunities to range country institutions to help with the development of ex situ assurance populations of endangered amphibians. Responsibilities of the Programme Officer include updating application guidelines, initial review and processing of applications, coordinating the Grants Review Committees to review and rank all applications, notifying all applicants of outcomes, and coordinating regular reporting from grant recipients.
Managing AArk communications
Programme Officer is responsible for management and delivery of AArk communications including newsletters, website and other social media (e.g. subject-based discussion groups and document library), and staff email administration.
about you
Position requirements
- Familiarity with the amphibian conservation community and with managing amphibian conservation programs
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to facilitate team efforts
- Experience with database management
- Experience with publishing software (InDesign or other)
- Experience with website management using WordPress
Preference will be given to those candidates
- With a university degree in the biological sciences
- With bi/multi-lingual abilities (especially English and Spanish)
OTHER DETAILS
Physical Requirements: Work environment is typically within (home) office. Some international travel required.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and job location, includes some benefits.
how to apply
Applications should be sent to Dr. Anne Baker, Executive Director, annebaker@amphibianark.org and include:
- a letter of interest
- a resume or curriculum vitae
- names of three references (no letters of recommendation required at this time)
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
