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 Single Accommodation Manager Meal