Hiring Organization:
Orangutan Health Project
Date Posted:
2011-06-24
Position Description:
Due to an unexpected turn-over of personnel we have and URGENT need for a new project assistant willing to start in July.
Contract Duration: Six Months (Negotiable)
The Project Assistant will work under the supervision of the Project Assistant Coordinator/Director and assist in all aspects of the project's work.
The procedure is to come as a paying volunteer for the first 3 weeks. This initial period gives you a chance to see how you feel about the project and your responsibilities, and equally important, it allows you and the Project Director/Coordinator to assess your working relationship. If you and they decide that you should stay on, then there will be no extra charge for the rest of your six-month stay.
Possible Responsibilities:
Organising and supervising short-term volunteers
Email correspondence for project
Coordinating with referral organisations
Data entry
Specimen collection, preparation, and weighing; other related research tasks as needed
Assistance with grant writing as needed
Assisting Project Coordinator or Director with any requested tasks
Possible forest trekking and observation of wild orangutans in the jungle with staff and volunteers, including overnight camping for several days.
Important Note: the opportunity for trekking and orangutan observation is not guaranteed; it is totally dependent on the needs of the project at the time (i.e. the number of staff required, weather, the physical fitness of the assistant, etc.). Also note: there is no physical contact with orangutans.
Qualifications/Experience:
University graduate
Good problem-solving skills and ability to take the initiative
Outgoing personality, patience, flexibility and a sense of humour!
Ability to live under basic conditions with limited amenities
Openness to, and acceptance of, non-Western ideas and cultures
Fluency in English language
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Salary/funding:
Participation fee payable by volunteer = US $950
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
You will be asked to make a contribution to the project to cover costs incurred by you at the project as well as a donation to the project's research. While employed you will receive accommodation, three meals a day, drinking water and all transport costs associated with the work.
Term of Appointment:
6 month contracts
Application Deadline:
We need someone urgently for July but are also in need of people for 2012.
Comments:
Please see our website for more information.
Contact Information:
Ivona Foitova
c/o YLI, Jl. Bioteknologi, Kampus USU
Medan 20155
Indonesia
Telephone Number:
+6281362013187
Website:
http://www.orangutan-health.org
E-mail Address:
orangutanhealth@nusa.net.id