Animal Curator

(Animal curator)

Coordinate
& supervise daily animal management and zoo staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to

1-    Coordinate
and oversee animals’ management of EPZ.

2-    Support
the function of animal collection supervisor by undertaking additional duties
as required.

3-    Directly
contribute to all aspects of animal care, including husbandry routines and
environmental enrichment, and supporting veterinary intervention as required.

4-    Overseeing
nutrition requirement for animals’ collections throughout overseeing food preparation,
distribution and collecting feedback from supervisors and working in that
closely with veterinary department.

5-    Support the goals of EPZ departments’
collection plan, strategic and Master Plan of EPZ.

6-    Maintain the highest level of health and safety
in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to
ensure safety of visitors, staff and animal.

7-    Contribute, Maintain & update risk
assessments for each section.

8-    Implement & monitor designated bio-security,
health and safety policy closely with veterinary. Department.

9-    Undertake and maintain records of animal
& enclosure security checks.

10- Manage staff works schedule with
supervisors.

11- Following up enclosures maintenance
request.

12- Participate in Zoo Keepers appraisals.

13- Advise & supervise animal collection supervisors
and zoo keepers, volunteers, trainee, internship to provide support, guidance
and skills development.

14- Maintain understanding of Ethical,
Population Management, and Animal Welfare policies.

15- Maintain understanding of emergency
procedures - practice and enact as required Communications.

16- Share relevant information &
disseminate organizational news & updates to the team.

17- Improve knowledge of animal biology and
management, including observations & record keeping, supporting and
participating in zoological research if needed.

18- Tasks may include heavy manual and
skilled work such as moving and manipulating heavy food items, hoses, bales of
hay, equipment and crated animals.

19- Support and participate in media and
marketing initiatives to encourage public understanding of animals and promote
EPZ mission as per requested.

20- Prepare for & attend regular section
or departmental meetings / undertake agreed actions Animal management approved
by zoo manager.

21- Participate in pest control plan and execution.

22-  Assist
zoo manager as required. 

23- Generates work requests and coordinates
completion.

24- Oversees/coordinate animal introductions,
moves, restraints, and shipments. 

25- Regularly inspects and observes assigned
collection for overall welfare. 

26- Trains and coaches staff regarding media
contact, conflict resolution, and appropriate guest and customer relations.

27- Visitor’s interactions including
scheduled on-ground talks to our guests, answers visitors' questions concerning
animals' habits.

28- Participate in required lectures,
seminars, and workshops as part of the job.

29- Provide on job training for keepers.

30- Prepare reports as required by line
manager. 

31- Inspect animals to detect illnesses and
injuries and notifies vet department of findings.

32- Handling, Captures and restrains animal.

33- Participates in establishing animal
collection plan, studbooks, identification, surplus list and record keeping to ensures
accurate and complete records of animal activities. 

34- Actively foster constructive attitudes
and a team orientation among staff.

35- May assist vets in treatment of animals
for illnesses and injuries.

36- Any other relevant duties assigned by zoo
manager.

Requirements

Skills
•Bio-safety procedures 
•Health and safety.
•Good leadership and management skills. 
•Excellent computer skill.
•Presentation skills 
•Reporting skills 
•Interpersonal communication and team work 
•Communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

Qualifications/Experience:

1-     Zoology degree, BVSC or related
field is preferred.

2-    At least 7 years of prior
animal care experience at a controlled environment facility.

3-    Good communication skills, an
enthusiasm for interacting with the public and a willingness to give regular
talks to visitors, special groups, etc.

4-    Must be able to function as a team member and
support zoo’s mission 

5-    Must be dependable and
demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.

6-   Must be willing to work
weekends and holidays and some evening events.

7-    Must be able to work outdoors
in inclement weather.

8-   English is must, Arabic is
preferred.

9-   Must be willing to work with
different cultures and nationalities.

10-  Must be able to perform
strenuous work and lift at least 50 KG repetitively, bending, lifting etc.

11- Good judgment in evaluating
situations and making decisions.

12-  Exemplifies the highest
standard of work ethics. 

Benefits