Director Wildlife Rescue Centre

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About the Role
The Director – Wildlife Rescue Centre is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, operational management, regulatory compliance, animal welfare oversight, and long-term development of the Wildlife Rescue & Release Centre (WRC).
The position ensures the safe, effective, and compliant rescue, intake, rehabilitation, temporary housing, treatment, release, transfer, and long-term placement of wildlife entering the Centre. The Director serves as the principal representative of the Centre with government agencies, conservation organizations, veterinary authorities, emergency responders, enforcement bodies, and other key stakeholders.
The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a world-class wildlife rescue and rehabilitation operation that supports animal welfare, conservation, environmental stewardship, public service, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic LeadershipLead the development and implementation of the Wildlife Rescue Centre's vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
Establish annual operational priorities and business plans aligned with Al Ain Zoo's conservation and organizational goals.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release programs.
Promote a culture of safety, animal welfare, professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.
Ensure alignment of Centre operations with applicable legislation, organizational policies, and international best practices.
Operational ManagementProvide overall operational leadership for all functions of the Wildlife Rescue Centre.
Ensure effective management of wildlife intake, quarantine, rehabilitation, treatment, release, transfer, and long-term care programs.
Oversee development and implementation of operational policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure staffing, equipment, facilities, and resources support operational readiness at all times.
Coordinate emergency wildlife rescue and response activities when required.
Monitor operational performance and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
Animal Welfare and RehabilitationEnsure the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained throughout all stages of rescue, rehabilitation, and care.
Establish welfare assessment and monitoring programs that support evidence-based decision-making.
Oversee development of species-specific care, rehabilitation, enrichment, and release protocols.
Ensure appropriate veterinary support and rehabilitation planning for all animals under Centre care.
Support ethical and welfare-focused decision-making regarding release, transfer, long-term placement, or humane euthanasia when required.
Regulatory Compliance and Government RelationsEnsure compliance with all applicable UAE laws, regulations, permits, and licensing requirements.
Maintain effective working relationships with government authorities and regulatory agencies.
Oversee chain-of-custody and documentation processes for confiscated, surrendered, rescued, and transferred wildlife.
Support inspections, audits, licensing activities, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Represent the Centre in meetings with government entities, enforcement agencies, and regulatory stakeholders.
Conservation, Research and PartnershipsPromote conservation outcomes through effective rescue, rehabilitation, and release programs.
Facilitate scientific research, data collection, monitoring, and conservation partnerships with conservation organizations, academic institutions, governmental agencies, and zoological development of collaborative programs that contribute to biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship.
Champion the role of the Centre as a conservation and wildlife welfare leader within the UAE and region.
Financial and Resource ManagementDevelop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
Ensure responsible financial planning and expenditure management.
Support procurement planning and asset management activities.
Identify opportunities for grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and external funding.
Ensure resources are allocated effective