Background and purpose of the role
We are looking to recruit an Animal Welfare and Adoption Coordinator, who will ensure that animals entrusted to Save the Dogs receive excellent treatment based on the latest international guidelines and that all staff follow procedures that guarantee high animal welfare standards. The person will coordinate 2/3 adoption managers and will supervise the international and national adoption program,  in order to keep the numbers of animals present low enough to apply the capacity for care principle.

Main requirements to fill the position
The employee preferably carried out ethology and welfare studies for dogs and cats, which allow the evaluation of the welfare standards of animals guested in shelter and catteries and has gained sufficient work experience in shelters managing entry criteria, animal handling and movements, infectious disease epidemic risk management. The candidate has a basic knowledge of the main diseases of dogs and cats and basic notions of shelter medicine. The candidate has strong organizational and communication skills and can work methodically, monitoring the entire path of the animals since their arrival, the movements in the different locations till their departure.

The coordinator will report to the General Manager of the association.

Requirements

• Must be an EU (including Switzerland) or SEE resident
• Driving license B
• Knowledge of Romanian will be considered a prerequisite
• Must be passionate about animal welfare and show full commitment to individual and shelter animal welfare
• Previous experience in shelter medicine and/or animal welfare work

Soft skills

• Be open minded, flexible, able to adapt to new and challenging working environments
• Management and leadership skills
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Is used to work under pressure.

To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter stating your suitability for the role and motivation to adriana@savethedogs.eu.

Job Description

The person we are looking for will be part of the Adoptions and Animal Welfare team of Save the Dogs in Cernavoda. He/she will have the task of promoting adoptions in the countries of Save the Dogs’ international partners, collaborating with an external team of Italian dog trainers and following the animals until the day of their departure. He/she will work respecting the procedures and guidelines provided by the organization, to ensure that all the animals in the centre receive excellent quality care.

Prerequisites

– Willingness to relocate to Cernavoda, Romania, for a minimum of 12 months

– Working or volunteering experience in facilities dedicated to animal care, such as kennels or veterinary clinics

– Willingness to work outdoors

– Good knowledge of written and spoken English and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

– Knowledge of basic notions of photography and video editing

Soft skills / Other knowledge

– Excellent communication skills and predisposition to team work

– Excellent organizational skills

– Adaptability and flexibility

– Ability to work precisely even under pressure

– Aptitude for problem solving

– Emotional solidity and resistance to compassion fatigue.

Place of work: Cernavoda, ROMANIA

Contract: Recruitment in Romania involves a fixed-term contract for 12 months (with the possibility of renewal and a permanent contract). If the employee has a VAT number, an assignment letter will be drawn up for the duration of one year.

Benefits: Accommodation and utilities provided by Save the Dogs, meal vouchers, work clothing, daily transport to the shelter, return flights to the country of origin (annual budget).

To apply: Please send your CV,  together with a motivational letter, citing three references to info@savethedogs.eu.