Position Prerequisite:

•   Ability to work in good cooperation with national and international personnel,
• Good working habits (on time, sober, responsible, etc.)
• Must not have fear of dogs and other animals.

General Responsibilities:

Dog-Related:

• To maintain hygiene in the kennel;
• To assist in caring for dogs;
• To exercise dogs according to instructions;
• To provide general support in the base camp and kennel.
• To help with training area maintenance.

Training Facility Related:

Assist the QM and Training TFM / Officer in the daily running and upkeep of the Training Facility.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Specific dog-related tasks

• To take dogs for long walks during weekends and holidays.
• To assist during medical checks and veterinary interventions.
• To immediately clean all droppings from dogs and to ensure the kennel area is clean at all times;
• To ensure that dogs always have fresh water;
• To feed dogs according to instructions;
• To report any changes in dog health, behaviour and/or anything unusual occurring in the kennel;
• To monitor supplies of water, detergents, dog food, tools and other supplies and to inform if supplies are low;
• To keep all unauthorized persons out of the kennel and training area;
• Fulfil other duties as may be assigned to him/her by his/her superior.

Specific Training Centre related tasks:

• Oversee construction works within the Training Facility including the delivery of materials and management of contracted companies.
• Manage and ensure the Training Facility grounds are kept in a good state of repair.
• Assist in the setting up of training materials for courses being held at the Training Facility.
• Maintain Training Facility buildings both internally and externally ensuring cleanliness and serviceability.
• Ensure water and fuel levels are maintained and requested when required.
• Aid in the security, management and maintenance of equipment being held at the Training Facility.
• Any other task or duty as assigned by the QM & Trg TFM / Officer.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Basic education

Experience:

• Must have no fear from Dogs.
• Previous experience caring for animals will be advantageous

Duty Station:

• Ramadi

To Apply:

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their C. Vs via hdniq49@npaid.org
• The subject of the email should be EHR-21-009
• Please make sure to follow the subject so that your CV will be reviewed.
• Links to C. Vs will not be considered.
• NPA is an equal opportunity employer and Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and/or phone call.
• Unsuccessful candidates will not get a reply.