Curator

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and management oversight for the Arabian Leopard Breeding Facility in Taif, Saudi Arabia.
• Ensure the facility meets world-class standards for animal care, habitats, and operational excellence.
• Manage senior staff, including the Senior Veterinarian and Head Keeper, and oversee HR functions such as scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Act as the institutional representative in Saudi Arabia, managing relationships with government, non-governmental, and business entities.
• Oversee the facility budget in collaboration with the Financial Management Team, ensuring accurate reporting and expense management.
• Coordinate the development of the site masterplan, including blueprints, investment plans, and timelines.
• Supervise daily operations, animal inspections, and the implementation of the site breeding program.
• Manage animal records via ZIMS and lead the accreditation process for EAZA and WAZA membership.
• Conduct scientific research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• 6+ years of curatorial experience in zoological parks.
• MSc or higher in zoology, animal behavior, biology, or animal science.
• Exceptional project planning and management skills.
• Proven ability to manage interdisciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Legal authorization to work in Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent command of English.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work outside conventional hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Arabic is considered a strong asset.
• Active membership in one or more industry organizations.

About the Company

Panthera is the only organization in the world devoted exclusively to the conservation of the world’s 40 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Utilizing the expertise of the world’s premier cat biologists, Panthera develops and implements global strategies for the most imperiled species through partnerships with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, and governments.