Background:
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Founded
officially in 1995, CERCOPAN is a non-profit, non-governmental
organisation dedicated to conserving Nigeria’s primates through
rainforest conservation, community education, primate rehabilitation
and research. The project operates with the sanction and cooperation
of the Cross River State Forestry Commission. CERCOPAN offers
sanctuary to orphaned monkeys that have been victims of habitat loss
and the ever-increasing bush meat trade.
CERCOPAN has two sites:
our administrative and primate rehabilitation headquarters in
Calabar, and our international research and education centre at
Rhoko, Iko Esai. |
Calabar:
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Our Administrative headquarters is
in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Nigeria. Here we have
an extensive education outreach and visitor programme, along with
our quarantine and major initial rehabilitation programme for orphan
primates.
Over 130
primates have been rescued over the past 12 years, primarily through
donations and often as a direct result of our education programme.
These primates are in varying stages of rehabilitation at CERCOPAN,
and serve as ambassadors for the conservation of their species.
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Rhoko:
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Rhoko is located
approximately 90km north of Calabar. Here we have established an
international research and education centre to help us work towards
our overall goal of working for primate conservation and the
preservation of biodiversity. Of primary concern in our programming
is primate conservation, biodiversity research, forest management
and conservation of tropical rainforest.
Rhoko is the base for
CERCOPAN's forest conservation and research programmes. It was
established as a result of a long term agreement with Iko Esai
community, in their community forest close to Rhoko River, from
where it gets its name. |
Primary Function:
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The Rhoko Site Manager is
the senior staff on site at Rhoko Centre. Their role is to ensure
the smooth running and development of Rhoko Centre, according to the
goals and objectives of CERCOPAN and to identify potential problem
areas as they arise and act accordingly. |
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Key
Responsibilities: |
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
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Monitor expenditures
against agreed budget and with respect to available financial
resources
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Ensure all Microsoft
project plans are followed, updated and submitted
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Manage spending as
required, ensuring budgetary controls are maintained, and
maintain financial records for Rhoko Site
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General office
coordination and management
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Sole responsibility for
proper use and management of vehicles and equipment
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Submit reports as
required to the Director
ECOTOURISM
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Oversee welfare of all
visitors to Rhoko, and ensure they are briefed accordingly on
camp policies and procedures
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Make every attempt to
ensure a positive experience is had by all visitors (e.g.
accommodation etc.) and obtain feedback
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Liaise
with Administration and Operations Manager and Education Officer
about students and tourists wishing to visit Rhoko camp
Meet and greet visitors at the airport and escort to Rhoko when
necessary
PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT
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Manage volunteers based
at Rhoko (with exception of Research Coordinators)
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Personnel management
responsibility for all Rhoko staff
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Line management of
Assistant Operations Manager
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Line management primate
care staff, patrols, camp assistant
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Conducting performance
evaluations of all Rhoko employees (with appropriate supervisors
as above)
OTHER
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Take appropriate and
immediate action with regard to emergency situations as they
arise, for example, incursion of tractors along access road,
illegal logging, illegal hunting in the Core Area.
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Maintain cordial and
respectful relationship with Chiefs Council, Village Head and
Clan Head of Iko Esai
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Liaise with Community
Conservation Manager on a regular basis
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Ensure health and safety
of staff
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Carry out project
development according to required funding outputs and general
CERCOPAN objectives for Rhoko Research and Education Centre
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Participate in meetings,
workshops etc in Calabar etc. as required by the Director.
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Collaborate with
Researchers on projects when needed.
Represent CERCOPAN at appropriate fora, and maintain cordial
relations with colleagues within and outside the organisation,
and government bodies of CRS and Nigeria.
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Any other task
required by the Director for the further development and success
of the organization
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Attribute
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Essential |
Preferred |
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Experience |
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Staff management
experience
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Degree in ecology,
conservation, zoology or development and a Masters Degree in a
relevant subject
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Skills |
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Candidate
Profile |
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Highly organized
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Interest in
Conservation/Primates
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Physically fit
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Culturally sensitive
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Ability to commit for 2
years
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Responsible
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Practical
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Able to work
independently
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Able to manage own time
effectively
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Confident
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Flexible attitude
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Dedicated
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Lateral thinker
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Problem solver
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