Animal Rescue Officer Job in Yarmouthport 02675, Massachusetts US

Purpose

Under the guidance of the Manager, Animal Rescue-Disasters, responsible for the implementation and monitoring of IFAW projects in accordance with the IFAW strategic plan. Specific activities include disaster response worldwide and related project management as assigned.

 

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

·         Train for, and respond to, disasters worldwide at the level of Animal Rescue Team Leader.

·         Maintain oversight of Animal Rescue projects and liaise with country office staff to ensure smooth operation of these projects. Supervise and monitor on the ground staff, grantees and contractors, and daily operations of animal rescue projects. Responsible for visits to project sites and timely submission of project status reports and documentation.

·         Monitor expenditure and track budgets for assigned Animal Rescue projects.

·         Support IFAW HQ departments (Direct Marketing, Online Campaigns Marketing, Philanthropy, Finance, Communications, etc.) in achieving IFAW institutional goals through Animal Rescue projects.

·         Maintain oversight of Animal Rescue Networks nationally and internationally with an emphasis on partner agencies in the United States.

·         Provide trainings in emergency management, emergency animal sheltering, and technical rescue.

·         Other relevant duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements

·         College degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience (e.g. veterinary technician, animal rescue and disaster management, animal behavior, etc).

·         At least two years working in a hands-on environment with animals, or within the animal welfare or emergency relief field.

·         Able and willing to travel anywhere in the world on extremely short notice, work long hours, and live in difficult, often dangerous, conditions for a month or more at a time.

·         Able to work interdependently, optimizing the skills available within the team.

·         Meet minimum NARSC standards for “Technical” level for shelter and field rescue worker.

·         Able to work with a high level of professionalism; the mix of dependability, initiative, and ability to make sound judgments within guidelines that will earn respect and achieve success in chaotic and high pressure environments.

·         Demonstrated ability to work and live under adverse conditions and to handle stressful situations.

·         Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing. Ability to interact harmoniously and communicate effectively with people both internally and externally from varying educational, social and cultural backgrounds.

·         Skills in one or more relevant languages highly preferred.

·         Commitment to animal welfare and promoting IFAW’s mission.