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Markus Wilder

Co-Chair for the BIAZA Giraffid Subgroup Role Description

BIAZA

BIAZA

Closing date for applications is: 6th Jan 2025
Sector: BIAZA Committee/Working Group Vacancies
Type: Volunteer
Salary: volunteer post

CONTEXT: 

This is an unpaid post for which you must have institutional support, and you or your collection must be a BIAZA member.

The post is within the BIAZA Giraffid Subgroup (GSG) which falls under the BIAZA Mammal Working Group (MWG).

OUR OBJECTIVES:

  • To identify key areas of giraffid husbandry and welfare where ongoing development or improvement is required.
  • To develop and communicate best practice in respect of giraffid care and welfare.
  • To inspire and empower keepers of all ages and experiences to raise husbandry and welfare standards for giraffids managed in captivity.
  • To collaborate in the research of all aspects of giraffid husbandry, welfare and conservation working with relevant stakeholders.
  • To provide a link within the giraffid management community through the delivery of workshops, resources, and training in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

ROLE SUMMARY:           

  • Support the GSG Chair in the group’s activities.
  • Help ensure that a high quality, efficient and helpful service is provided to BIAZA members.
  • Support the GSG Chair in managing the operation of the GSG by implementing and ensuring that efficient and affective operational procedures are in place.
  • Help develop the future direction of the GSG.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the Chair in developing and communicating best practice in respect of giraffid care and welfare.
  • Support the Chair in establishing achievable objectives and evaluating their success annually.
  • Contribute to the workload so it is evenly shared between the GSG members.
  • Represent the GSG at relevant meetings and conferences when the Chair is not available.
  • Remain up to date on current relevant issues at EAZA level and help report this information to the GSG and MWG as appropriate.
  • Actively participate in GSG meetings, help prepare GSG reports and presentations.
  • Be available for a workshop once a year.
  • Support the Chair in producing ideas and plans for future GSG work.
  • Be a good ambassador for BIAZA and the GSG.

Apply for this job:

To apply, please send a CV and Expression of Interest (maximum of 500 words) detailing relevant expereince and any ideas on future GSG areas of work.

A template EoI form can be found here