Deputy Director (M/F/D)

Fulltime | BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh, close to Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam FOUR PAWS Viet is a Vietnamese NGO - partner of FOUR PAWS International, an animal welfare organisation founded in 1988 with the Headquarter in Vienna, Austria, and has offices in 14 other countries. www.four-paws.org BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh - an animal welfare project by FOUR PAWS, is located in Ky Phu commune, Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh province. The sanctuary allows greater governmental enforcement of the existing laws prohibiting the abuse of bears for bile extraction, by providing a place for any confiscated or voluntarily handed over bears to be taken to and cared for appropriately. The 1st construction phase of BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh comprises 3.6 ha and is providing a species-appropriate habitat for up to 44 Asiatic black bears. Four big natural outdoor enclosures, two bear houses, a quarantine area and a veterinary clinic form the frame of BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh. An experienced team, including a veterinarian, currently takes care of 27 former bile bears and 2 bear cubs rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. Within the next few years the sanctuary will be expanded to 10 ha and will provide a species-appropriate home for around 100 former bile bears. FOUR PAWS Viet is searching for positive thinking people with great dedication and passion to animal welfare as soon as possible: Deputy Director (m/f/d) Main duties:

Leading on-site operational functions such as Administration & HR, Marketing, Visitor Service and Education
Working with functional teams to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize operational systems, developing tracking and reporting processes and tools, information flow, business process improvement as well as organisational planning
Strategic planning and management for business/tourism development. Responsible for overall business goals
Overseeing organisation communications and branding strategies to ensure consistency and quality
Reporting to and partnering closely with the Director to achieve the organisation’s mission and vision

Requirements:

10-years of experience in business management, experience in managing service businesses is an advantage
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related fields, MBA is desirable
Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English and Vietnamese
Very good problem solving and decision-making skills as well as a strategic-thinking personality
Ability to lead and motivate people
High level of responsibility and personal drive
Willingness to relocate in Ninh Binh is an advantage

What we offer:

A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team.
A perspective of a long-term employment
A close partnership with an international organisation

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Are you looking for such an opportunity? We look forward to meeting you! Moreover, we are happy to consider your application for other suitable job opportunities within our global organisation. Please send your comprehensive application including your salary requirement and your possible date of entry in English via email to FOUR PAWS Viet Mr. Loc Dinh Admin and HR manager www.four-paws.org Email: loc.dinh@four-paws.org Closing date for submission: March 31st, 2020

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