ATTENTION: This job expired Dec. 4, 2008 and is no longer linked from the job list.
If you are the job poster and would like this to remain listed please
login to update it.
Bali office Coordinator
Hiring Organization:
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Date Posted:
2008-07-17
Position Description:
This position is based in Ubud, Bali, working in an existing office in a pleasant downtown location. Ubud is the cultural centre of Bali.
Tasks include:
· · Organize one major annual fundraising event in Kuta/Seminyak and smaller events in Ubud.
· Develop specific strategies and materials to raise awareness and activism within the international tourist audience in Ubud about the plight of the Sumatran orangutan. Develop campaigns aimed at the international community.
· Liase with SOS headquarters in UK and other SOS branches
· Gather, motivate and organize the local volunteer group
· Revive and develop the SOS education programme in Bali with semi-annual classes at international and Balinese schools in Ubud and also in the Kuta area as time permits. Develop a simple format for follow-up fundraising events organized by these schools.
· Develop and maintain contacts with local media. Publish regular articles detailing SOS programs, orangutan conservation issues and advertising events. Periodic radio interviews detailing the issues and TV coverage for fundraising events.
· Network with local NGO’s, government departments and the expatriate community in Ubud and Bali
· Coordination and supervision of merchandise production
· Follow-up on reports of primates in captivity
· Work in collaboration with SOS project headquarters in Medan. This may include fundraising and grantwriting for SOS Sumatra projects
· Contribute to the SOS Newsletter
· Various administrative tasks. e.g. Manage emailing lists
Qualifications/Experience:
The Bali Office Coordinator needs to be a mature and energetic individual capable of multitasking, working unsupervised, initiating and managing all of the above tasks. Good social, managerial and communication skills are essential.
Excellent knowledge of English required.
Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia preferable.
Salary/funding:
The position is offered on a volunteer basis; the cost of visa extensions will also be covered by SOS.
Term of Appointment:
A commitment to work at least 4 months minimum.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing until filled.
Comments:
Please note that there is no opportunity of hands-on work with apes.
Contact
Information:
Helen Buckland
17c Between Towns Road
Oxford OX4 3LX
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:
+44 (0)1865 712403
Fax Number:
+44 (0)1865 712403
Website:
http://www.orangutans-sos.org
E-mail Address:
helen@orangutans-sos.org
Questions and Comments
Questions about a specific job listing should be directed to the
contact person listed for that job. Questions and comments about using
the Primate-Jobs web site can be directed to Ray Hamel at
hamel@primate.wisc.edu or (608) 263-3512.
