JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Job Purpose:
This position is required to supervise assigned primates collection at zoo and ensure that all Primate related standard operating procedures and work plans are implemented effectively.
Key Tasks and Duties:
• Supervise staff at the level designated by senior management.
• Develop and mentor progress of UAE National staff.
• Supervises assigned staff
• Assures feeding schedules and dietary requirements are met
• Oversees and coordinates reproduction, hatching, and neonate care programs
• Participates in developing, administering, and monitoring assigned budgets
• Participates in establishing and updating procedures
• Oversees pest control operations
• Assist managers as required
• Provides support and guidance to senior keepers
• Generates work requests and coordinates completion
• Ensures accurate and complete records of animal activities are maintained
• Participates in planning for the developing and modifying of exhibits
• Conducts special tours as required
• Maintains a variety of contacts in order to respond to inquiries and requests
• Effectively coordinate activities
• Adheres to the organization’s policies and practices
• Exemplifies the highest standard of work ethics
• Supervises assigned staff, safely providing a high standard of care for designated animals in the AlAin zoo’s collection.
• Monitors compliance with related regulations and coordinates with regulatory agency representatives.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Oversees/coordinates animal introductions, moves, restraints, and shipments.
• Accompanies veterinary staff on medical rounds and assures procedures are followed.
• Discusses morbidity and mortality with veterinary staff.
• Regularly inspects and observes assigned collection for overall health and welfare.
• Trains and coaches staff regarding media contact, conflict resolution, and appropriate guest and customer relations.
• Assists with research projects as required.
• Provide on job training for senior keepers and keepers
• Support AWPR in career development programs designed for UAE nationals.
• Ensure effective implementation of the health and safety policies and regulations.
• Prepare reports on daily, monthly basis and as required by the line manager.
• Prepare annual work plans for the assigned area.
• Any other relevant duties assigned by the line manager and or ACD manager.
• mUndertakes similar or related duties where appropriate.
• Follow all AWPR EHS policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
• A Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Animal Science, or a related field is desirable.
• Experience working with represented labour is desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years working experience with exotic animals(mammals, birds and reptiles) and out of these minimum of 2 years working experience with primatesas supervisor.
• Knowledge of Animal management and husbandry
• Animal capture and translocation
• Management of birds in captivity
• Exhibit design and enrichment
• Bio-safety procedures
• Health and safety
• Good leadership and management skills.
• Excellent computer skill
• Presentation skills
• Project management skills.
• Reporting skills
• Interpersonal communication and team work
• Communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Driving licence
ABOUT THE COMPANY
In a unique desert setting on the edge of Al Ain, a historic oasis settlement in the United Arab Emirates, the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort is a place for people to come and learn about arid land wildlife and conservation through vivid, first hand experience.
The aim is to evolve the resort AWPR into a showcase for sustainable living in harmony with nature and wildlife that will be known all over the world. As well as creating a highly attractive destination, we are also committed to the increasingly important and never ending scientific challenge of conserving desert and plant life.
