The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a society, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in our City in Nature.
National Parks Board
Manager / Wildlife Management & Outreach (Urban Birds) - Contract
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
The Wildlife Management Division in NParks manages wildlife in Singapore, and engages the community on human-wildlife encounters in our City in Nature. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team to help in feedback management, wildlife population management and stakeholders’ engagement.
We are looking for an eager and passionate individual to join our wildlife management and outreach team. With a focus on urban birds feedback and population management, the work scope will range from public and stakeholders engagement, applied ecological research, direct conflict interventions and database management.
What we are looking for
To have relevant working experience in public engagement and working with animals
Possess good writing, interpersonal and communication skills
An organized, creative and resourceful team player who is able to work independently
Enjoy working in an outdoor field environment
Willing to work on weekends and after office hours
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 11-month employment contract.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.
About National Parks Board
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.
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