Organization: Orangutan Health Project (OHP) Location: : Timbang Lawan, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia Contract Duration: Six Months (Negotiable)
The Project Assistant will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator/Director and assist in all aspects of the project's work. The procedure is to come as a paying volunteer for the first 3 weeks. This initial period gives you a chance to see how you feel about the project and your responsibilities, and equally important, it allows you and the Project Director/Coordinator to assess your working relationship. If you and they decide that you should stay on, then there will be no extra charge for the rest of your six-month stay. Possible Responsibilities: Organising and supervising short-term volunteers Email correspondence for project Coordinating with referral organisations Data entry Specimen collection, preparation, and weighing; other related research tasks as needed Assistance with grant writing as needed Assisting Project Coordinator or Director with any requested tasks Possible forest trekking and observation of wild orangutans in the jungle with staff and volunteers, including overnight camping for several days. Important Note: the opportunity for trekking and orangutan observation is not guaranteed; it is totally dependent on the needs of the project at the time (i.e. the number of staff required, weather, the physical fitness of the assistant, etc.). Also note: there is no physical contact with orangutans. Qualifications/Experience: University graduate or student. Good problem-solving skills and ability to take the initiative Outgoing personality, patience, flexibility and a sense of humour! Ability to live under basic conditions with limited amenities Openness to, and acceptance of, non-Western ideas and cultures Fluency in English language Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) Salary/funding: Participation fee payable by volunteer = US $950 Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging): You will be asked to make a contribution to the project to cover costs incurred by you at the project as well as a donation to the project's research. (USD$ 950) While employed you will receive accommodation, three meals a day, drinking water and all transport costs associated with the work. Term of Appointment: 6 month contracts (negotiable) Application Deadline: Ongoing beginning 2013 Comments: Please see our website for more information. Contact Information: Ivona Foitova c/o YLI, Jl. Bioteknologi, Kampus USU Medan 20155 Indonesia Telephone Number: +6281362013187 Website: http://www.orangutan-health.org E-mail Address: [email protected]
