VIE Vétérinaire au Parc de la Lékédi - F/H

Comilog, a key player in manganese ore production.

A Gabonese company and subsidiary of the Eramet group, the Compagnie Minière de l’Ogooué (COMILOG) specializes in the extraction and processing of manganese ore. It is the world's leading producer.

Our ambition is to maintain this position as a global leader. Our teams are committed to a sustainable transformation that incorporates the best practices in mining and metallurgy. Our ability to engage in transparent dialogue and co-creation, based on an ethical model, with our host communities and local authorities is the foundation of profitable operations for all our stakeholders.

• The International Corporate Volunteering program (Volontariat International en Entreprise, VIE) is a civic service scheme established by the French government.

Reminder regarding the eligibility conditions for VIE as required by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

You may become a volunteer if you meet the following 5 conditions:

• You must have submitted your application on the Business France (Mon V.I) website between the ages of 18 and 28 (no later than the day before your 28th birthday).
• You must be between 18 and 28 years old at the time of registration. Departure on assignment must take place no later than the day before your 29th birthday. Beyond this, no exemptions are granted.
• You must be French or a national of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA).
• You must be in compliance with national service obligations (Day of Defense and Citizenship).
• You must enjoy your civic rights (right to vote and clean criminal record).
• You must meet the physical fitness requirements for individuals performing similar activities within the host organization.
• Additional skills may be required depending on the destination country (e.g.: language proficiency, professional experience).

For more information:

• Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE) | Service-Public.fr
• International Volunteering – how does it work?

Context

Biodiversity preservation, particularly around its industrial sites, is a major challenge for the Eramet Group, which has included it as one of the priority pillars of its CSR roadmap. Within its subsidiary COMILOG in Gabon, the Lékédi Biodiversity Foundation was created in 2021 to contribute to Gabon’s national biodiversity protection objectives.

The Lékédi Park is a private park in Gabon that hosts a sanctuary accredited by the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA). As such, the Park rescues, rehabilitates, and releases animals that are victims of illegal wildlife trafficking.

Currently, the Park cares for 37 chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes troglodytes), 4 western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla), 20 red river hogs (Potamochoerus porcus), 1 African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), among others, and monitors daily 2 groups of mandrills (Mandrillus sphinx) (nearly 350 individuals) released into the park. Other species frequently received at the sanctuary include pangolins, various birds, forest buffalos, etc.

The Lékédi Park has also released several western lowland gorillas into the Batéké Plateaux National Park, along with many other animals (mandrills, guenons, pangolins, reptiles, birds, etc.).

• Location: Bakoumba, Gabon

• Duration: 24 months

• Expected Start Date: As soon as possible, depending on administrative procedures

Main Missions

• Ensure the safety of the caretaker team, particularly regarding zoonotic risks.
• Participate in the daily monitoring of sanctuary animals with the caretakers (health status, nutrition, growth monitoring, enrichment, etc.).
• Oversee enclosure maintenance.
• Manage stocks of food and medicines.
• Maintain the laboratory, surgery room, and veterinary equipment (analyzers, microscopes, darting equipment, etc.).
• Monitor the health of wild animals living in the Park.
• Keep medical records.
• Take part in ongoing research protocols within the Park.
• Work in partnership with the Park’s associated institutions (Mandrillus Project, Aspinall Foundation, Gorilla Protection Project, CIRMF, etc.).
• Possibly intervene at the Comilog/Setrag mining site in case of injured animals.

Profile

• Holder of a Master’s degree (M2) in veterinary medicine, with 1 to 2 years of experience in wildlife, preferably African species.
• Proficient in minor surgery techniques, anesthesia, ultrasound, and biochemical analyses.
• Able to demonstrate patience and transparency in communication.
• Experienced in multicultural environments.
• Willing to actively participate in Park life.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Experience with primates and working in remote/isolated locations is a plus.

With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group. 
We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin and beliefs.
We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.