If I had the chance, this is the kind of thing I'd love to do. The Wildlife Conservation Society (the organization that brings us the Bronx Zoo and even the tiny Prospect Park Zoo that my baby loves) has posted this overseas job offering:

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) currently seeks candidates for the position of Manager of Administration in the Gabon Country Program. WCS first started working in Gabon in 1985 and established a country program under Lee WhiteÂ’s direction in 1992. WCS activities in Gabon include technical assistance for National Park and protected area planning and management, capacity building in management, tourism and scientific institutions, research and monitoring, park delimitation, eco-tourism planning and development, and instituting a wildlife health program and bushmeat management program.

The Manager of Administration is responsible for management of the office administration, logistics and human resources functions. The MA is based in Libreville, Gabon and reports to the Country Program Manager. Responsibilities include supporting field operations on administrative and logistical matters including the procurement and shipping of equipment, supervision of Administrative Assistant and IT manger, assistance in maintaining proper licenses, insurance and visas for staff and equipment, and ensuring that the Country head office is run efficiently. The MA will also be responsible for maintaining staff operations manual, liaising with New York staff regarding staff issues, and working with the Personnel Director to develop career development and training programs.

The candidate should have a minimum of 3 yearsÂ’ experience managing an administrative or logistical team. A Bachelor degree, preferably in Business Administration is required. French and English written and spoken fluency is essential. The candidate should have strong organizational and proven managerial skills as well as proficiency on Microsoft Word and Excel. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong analytical skills are also necessary. The candidate must be willing to travel to field sites, and work constructively in a multicultural situation with strong interpersonal skills. The position would ideally begin in March-April 2006. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and CV to Bryan Curran at both bcurran@wcs.org and wcsafrica@wcs.org.

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