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DCDecade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing
Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data SharingOceanography

Zookeeper

Location

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-2 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

17h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Zookeeper is an on-site, full-time role in Ranchi, India, responsible for the daily care, welfare, and supervision of animals housed within the facility. This role involves feeding animals, monitoring health and behavior, maintaining enclosures, and ensuring clean, safe, and enriching habitats.

Company Description

The Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing promotes sustained digital interoperability among data, information, and digital knowledge generated by initiatives across the Ocean Decade. It convenes diverse digital stakeholders from different regions, organizational scales, and capacity levels to build a coherent and collaborative digital ecosystem. Through negotiated agreements and co-development, the Office supports transparent, accessible, and high-quality ocean data sharing. Its work is focused on enabling effective use of ocean-related information for science, policy, and public benefit. The Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing is supported by the ENGIE Foundation.

Role Description

The Zookeeper is a full-time, on-site role based in Ranchi, responsible for the daily care, welfare, and supervision of animals housed within the facility. This role involves feeding animals, monitoring health and behavior, maintaining enclosures, and ensuring clean, safe, and enriching habitats. The Zookeeper will observe and record animal behavior, report health concerns to veterinary staff, and support routine medical checks and treatments as directed. The position includes assisting with habitat design, enrichment activities, and species-specific care plans, while following established protocols and safety procedures. The Zookeeper may also contribute to educational or outreach activities by sharing accurate information about wildlife care and conservation with visitors and partners.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated skills in Animal Care and Animal Handling for a range of species.

  • Knowledge of Zoology and Wildlife, including basic ecology and conservation principles.

  • Ability to observe, document, and interpret Animal Behavior to support welfare and enrichment.

  • Experience maintaining clean, safe animal enclosures and following health and safety protocols.

  • Relevant formal education or training in zoology, animal science, wildlife management, or a related field.

  • Capacity to perform physically demanding tasks, work outdoors, and follow strict safety guidelines.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with veterinary, operational, and educational staff.

  • Prior experience in a zoo, wildlife rescue center, or similar animal care setting is an advantage.

Updated 17h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Animal Handling • 1+ yrs
Zoology • 1+ yrs
Wildlife • 1+ yrs
Animal Behavior • 1+ yrs
Enclosure Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-2 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationRanchi, Jharkhand, India
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing

Team size

Growing team

Location

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

The Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing promotes sustained digital interoperability among data, information, and digital knowledge generated by initiatives across the Ocean Decade. It convenes diverse digital stakeholders from different regions, organizational scales, and capacity levels to build a coherent and collaborative digital ecosystem. Through negotiated agreements and co-development, the Office supports transparent, accessible, and high-quality ocean data sharing. Its work is focused on enabling effective use of ocean-related information for science, policy, and public benefit. The Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing is supported by the ENGIE Foundation.

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Zookeeper

Ranchi, Jharkhand, IndiaFull Time