Assistant Sanctuary Manager, Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue, Cameroon

Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue seeks a compassionate person with a strong
work ethic to serve as Assistant Manager for our chimpanzee sanctuary in rural Cameroon.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting sanctuary Co-Managers with daily operations at the sanctuary
• Working with managers, veterinarians, caregivers, and volunteers to ensure the best care possible
  for resident chimpanzees – tasks include helping with food prep/feedings, giving medication,
  facility maintenance, shopping for supplies
• Keeping track of daily expense on an excel spreadsheet
• Calculating monthly salaries, which are computerized
• Taking videos/photos of the chimpanzees and providing weekly stories for social media postings
  done by US staff

Qualifications include:

• Fluency in English, spoken and written - required
• Good conversational French - required
• Strong computer experience: MS Excel, Word - required
• Proven math/accounting skills - required
• Good attention to detail - required
• Strong interest in chimpanzees and conservation - required
• Previous residency in developing country - preferred
• Experience in photography/videography and social media – preferred

Compensation package includes:

• Room and board (vegetarian) in rustic camp
• Salary stipend to be determined based on experience
• 1 flight per year for non-Cameroon nationals
• Cost of visa covered for non-Cameroon nationals
• Evacuation insurance covered for non-Cameroon nationals
•  Work schedule and vacation to be discussed