Street Address:
Kemphaanweg 16
P.O. Box 50313
1305 AH
Almere
Position Description:
AAP sanctuary for exotic animals is a European shelter for exotic animals,
situated in Almere, The Netherlands. Every year it provides a temporary
home for hundreds of animals in need. These are primates including
chimpanzees and other mammals such as racoons, skunks, squirrels or
prairie dogs. At AAP they are looked after while they are prepared for
their return to a more natural environment. AAP is in touch with nature
reserves and reputable zoos all over the world.
AAP employs almost 70 people and relies on the same number of volunteers.
AAP distinguishes itself through strong commitment to its aims and goals
and a social but professional atmosphere with a large diversity of staff.
AAP is expanding its facilities to include a Chimpanzee Complex at the
current site in Almere. This complex will consist of three departments:
* A permanent lifetime-care-centre for ex lab chimpanzees that are
infected with HIV, SIV and Hepatitis C. These chimpanzees are not sick but
potentially infectious and therefore require special care
* A chimpanzee quarantine for newly arrived animals from poor
conditions all over Europe
* A chimpanzee resocialisation unit, temporary intensive care where
newly arrived chimpanzees will learn to live in a group again. When the
chimpanzees live in stable social groups they will move to other permanent
facilities.
The Chimpanzee Complex is currently being built in association with the
Dutch government and will receive a group of ex-lab chimpanzees in May
2006. We are forming a team of 9-10 chimpanzee-caretakers to work in one
of the three departments. This team will be in charge of the daily care of
the animals. Team members will be trained intensively at our AAP
facilities in the Netherlands for a period of 6 months and will take part
in the transfer of the chimpanzees from the lab to the new complex.
To lead the departments we are looking for two Assistant coordinator-
caretaker-chimpanzees Special Care Unit and Resocialisation/quarantine
Unit 32 hrs per week.
As Assistant Coordinator you will lead a small team of experienced keepers
under supervision of the Coordinator Chimpanzee Complex. Your job will be
to take care of the chimps including cleaning, feeding, enrichment and
behavioural observations but also to coordinate the resocialisation
process and to supervise the team members in the daily care. You will have
administrative duties and are able to take the coordinator's duties in
his/her absence. Due to the nature of the work you are required to
maintain strict rules and regulations. Certain vaccinations and a pre-
employment medical test will be required.
To apply please submit your CV and letter of motivation to the address
listed below. Please mention the following reference: 2005-13-DVAASPCC.
You can also email your application to: eric.van.beek@aap.nl. Closing date
for receipt of applications: August 1st 2005. Please check our site for
more information at: http://www.aap.nl.
Qualifications:
* Experienced in the field of working with chimpanzees
* A relevant college degree or at least 4 years of experience working
with primates
* Fluently in English
* Minimum age of 21 years
* Capable of and preferably experienced in supervising and motivating
a small team of keepers
* Capable of working according to strict hygiene rules and protocols,
including the hands-off protocol
* Basic Computer skills (windows, words etc.)
* Physically fit and willing to work flexible hours, weekends and
holidays
Salary/funding:
The salary is between 1.264,86 and 1.580,64 euros gross (based on 38 hrs
per week) depending on age and experience. We offer a challenging job with
a lot of responsibility in a growing professional organisation.
Application Deadline: August 12th 2005
Comments:
Due to lengthy procedures for Non-Europeans to get work permits, we
encourage only Europeans to apply.
Contact Information:
Eric van Beek, HR Staff
AAP
P.O. Box 50313
1305 AH Almere
The Netherlands
Telephone +31-(0) 36-5238739
2005-13-DVAASPCC
Telephone number: +31-(0) 36-5238739
E-mail address: eric.van.beek@aap.nl
