Principal Responsibilities &amp; Duties: The Curator provides strategic direction and management oversight of the Arabian Leopard Breeding Facility. They will ensure that the facility is sourced and operationalised by the best world standards. The Curator will manage the senior staff employed for the purpose of this project. The Curator is responsible for organizing animals' care and habitats, maintaining exhibits and supervising Senior Veterinary and Head Keeper Specifically, the Curator will: <ul style=""><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Act as Panthera’s institutional representative in Saudi Arabia, in the facility to ensure the professional and effective management of all government, non-governmental and business relationships for the successful implementation of this project;</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;"> In close collaboration with Panthera’s globally distributed Financial Management Team, manage the budget for the facility and ensures the expediency and accuracy of expenses and their timely and correct reporting</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;"> Prepare and oversee annual workplans for the project and all personnel;</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Line-manage the Panthera team at the Arabian Leopard Conservation Breeding Center  and oversee the strategic recruitment of additional personnel in consultation with Panthera’s Human Resources team</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Manage HR (overall working schedule, control of working-hours, day-off, and paid leaves, liaison with Panthera HR for contracts and payroll) and conduct annual job evaluations with individual staff;</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Supervise the daily operations at the Center, including but not limited to observing animals of the Center and keepers’ operations</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;"> Produce technical and financial reports, as frequently as required by the donor;</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Ensure that all procurement operations as well as statutory and any other required reports are compliant with the applicable local regulations, requirements of the donor and Panthera;</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Coordinate the development and update of the site masterplan (the development plan for over a period of 5 years) with annual investment plan, roadmap and timeline by providing personal contribution and seeking and compiling inputs from the Project Director and other Panthera colleagues, as well as the donor and other relevant parties</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Produce and update site blueprints;</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Organize and lead regular meetings with senior staff to assess achievements, failures and make plan for the following week;</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;"> Organize and lead regular meetings with all staff to assess achievements, failures and setting targets for the following month;</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Ensure that all assets handed over or acquisitioned by the donor at the start or during the project are well maintained and duly inventoried and recorded;</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Undertake any action with local authorities in case of any emergency and site security breach\</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Organize animal transfers</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">In coordination with the donor’s Overview animal transfer administration including producing animals’ loan/ donation contract drafts</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Gather and update policies, protocols and procedures (Daily work schedule, Animal feeding plan, Husbandry, Enrichment Program, Emergency, Risk Assessment, Risk prevention, etc.) in cooperation with the Senior Veterinarian and Head Keeper</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Produce and supervise the implementation of the site breeding program</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Oversee the regular animal record keeping incl. ZIMS with animal transfer dates, identification numbers, and other key data for the captive wildlife global collaboration (may include Veterinarians and Keepers’ reports)</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;"> Conduct and participate in animal inspection rounds with Senior Veterinarian and Head Keeper to discuss and plan treatment and enrichment programs</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;"> Lead the accreditation process for the EAZA (and WAZA) membership</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">Act as the site focal contact person for external animal-orientated communications with the EAZA Executive Office, the EAZA Felid TAG and coordinators, the International Studbook Keepers, ZIMS, the IUCN Cat Specialist Group and other specialist groups</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">  Provide regular updates to the species’ coordinators/studbook keepers to build on trust and transparency of the center with regional and international colleagues</li><li style="color:black;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:justify;">  Conduct research, documents findings, and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other publications</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Experience Required: <ul style=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"> 6+ years of curatorial experience in zoological parks, supported by at least three references.</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">  University degree (MSc or higher) zoology, animal behavior, biology or animal science.</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Exceptional project planning and management skills.</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"> Proven ability to effectively manage a range of interdisciplinary and multi-cultural teams, both large and small.</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"> Excellent team player with good communication skills to both staff and external parties</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Member of one or more industry organizations</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"> Willingness to travel regularly and work outside conventional hours/environments;</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Excellent command of English</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.</li></ul> How to Apply Please send CVs and Cover Letters in one PDF document to the Panthera Careers Page on or before 27 May 2026. CVs must include two professional referees and their contact details. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world&rsquo;s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. Our team of biologists, data scientists, law enforcement experts and wild cat advocates studies and protects the seven species of big cats: cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, pumas, snow leopards and tigers. Panthera also creates targeted conservation strategies for the world&rsquo;s most threatened and overlooked small cats. With our supporters around the world, we inform the public about the plight of wild cats, work closely with communities living alongside these iconic species, protect wild cats and their prey from poaching, fight the illegal wildlife trade and safeguard the precious landscapes wild cats need to survive. If you love wild cats, then you&rsquo;re in our pride. Welcome to the movement to protect these captivating creatures and secure them for future generations. Visit panthera.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @pantheracats

Curator

Principal Responsibilities &amp; Duties: The Curator provides strategic direction and management oversight of the Arabian Leopard Breeding Facility. They will ensure that the facility is sourced and operationalised by the best world standards. The Curator will manage the senior staff employed for the purpose of this project. The Curator is responsible for organizing animals' care and habitats, maintaining exhibits and supervising Senior Veterinary and Head Keeper Specifically, the Curator will: <ul><li>Act as Panthera’s institutional representative in Saudi Arabia, in the facility to ensure the professional and effective management of all government, non-governmental and business relationships for the successful implementation of this project;</li><li> In close collaboration with Panthera’s globally distributed Financial Management Team, manage the budget for the facility and ensures the expediency and accuracy of expenses and their timely and correct reporting</li><li> Prepare and oversee annual workplans for the project and all personnel;</li><li>Line-manage the Panthera team at the Arabian Leopard Conservation Breeding Center  and oversee the strategic recruitment of additional personnel in consultation with Panthera’s Human Resources team</li><li>Manage HR (overall working schedule, control of working-hours, day-off, and paid leaves, liaison with Panthera HR for contracts and payroll) and conduct annual job evaluations with individual staff;</li><li>Supervise the daily operations at the Center, including but not limited to observing animals of the Center and keepers’ operations</li><li> Produce technical and financial reports, as frequently as required by the donor;</li><li>Ensure that all procurement operations as well as statutory and any other required reports are compliant with the applicable local regulations, requirements of the donor and Panthera;</li><li>Coordinate the development and update of the site masterplan (the development plan for over a period of 5 years) with annual investment plan, roadmap and timeline by providing personal contribution and seeking and compiling inputs from the Project Director and other Panthera colleagues, as well as the donor and other relevant parties</li><li>Produce and update site blueprints;</li><li>Organize and lead regular meetings with senior staff to assess achievements, failures and make plan for the following week;</li><li> Organize and lead regular meetings with all staff to assess achievements, failures and setting targets for the following month;</li><li>Ensure that all assets handed over or acquisitioned by the donor at the start or during the project are well maintained and duly inventoried and recorded;</li><li>Undertake any action with local authorities in case of any emergency and site security breach\</li><li>Organize animal transfers</li><li>In coordination with the donor’s Overview animal transfer administration including producing animals’ loan/ donation contract drafts</li><li>Gather and update policies, protocols and procedures (Daily work schedule, Animal feeding plan, Husbandry, Enrichment Program, Emergency, Risk Assessment, Risk prevention, etc.) in cooperation with the Senior Veterinarian and Head Keeper</li><li>Produce and supervise the implementation of the site breeding program</li><li>Oversee the regular animal record keeping incl. ZIMS with animal transfer dates, identification numbers, and other key data for the captive wildlife global collaboration (may include Veterinarians and Keepers’ reports)</li><li> Conduct and participate in animal inspection rounds with Senior Veterinarian and Head Keeper to discuss and plan treatment and enrichment programs</li><li> Lead the accreditation process for the EAZA (and WAZA) membership</li><li>Act as the site focal contact person for external animal-orientated communications with the EAZA Executive Office, the EAZA Felid TAG and coordinators, the International Studbook Keepers, ZIMS, the IUCN Cat Specialist Group and other specialist groups</li><li>  Provide regular updates to the species’ coordinators/studbook keepers to build on trust and transparency of the center with regional and international colleagues</li><li>  Conduct research, documents findings, and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other publications</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Experience Required: <ul><li> 6+ years of curatorial experience in zoological parks, supported by at least three references.</li><li>  University degree (MSc or higher) zoology, animal behavior, biology or animal science.</li><li>Exceptional project planning and management skills.</li><li> Proven ability to effectively manage a range of interdisciplinary and multi-cultural teams, both large and small.</li><li> Excellent team player with good communication skills to both staff and external parties</li><li>Member of one or more industry organizations</li><li> Willingness to travel regularly and work outside conventional hours/environments;</li><li>Excellent command of English</li><li>Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.</li></ul> How to Apply Please send CVs and Cover Letters in one PDF document to the Panthera Careers Page on or before 27 May 2026. CVs must include two professional referees and their contact details. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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