Science and Conservation Officer

Work on a tropical island in Seychelles saving wildlife

Post: Science and Conservation Officer

Job Description:  To undertake conservation work on “one of the world’s great conservation success stories”, the award winning Cousin Island Special Reserve (Follow this link for a more detailed job description)

Location: Cousin Island Special Reserve

Salary and benefits:  SCR 20,000.00 to 25,000.00/month depending on qualification, experience and attitude. Local insurance, uniform, housing including water, electricity and cooking gas working equipment and materials including computer, internet package and mobile phone are provided. If the person is an expatriate living overseas, a return ticket from and return to home country is provided for the contract period; government bond and gainful occupation fees are also paid.

Length of contract: 2 years

Qualifications:  University degree(s) in conservation or environmental sciences and at least 3 years work experience. PADI Advanced Open Water diving qualification with 50+ dives including survey dives. Computer literate in Microsoft Office and use of statistical package. Emotional maturity, cultural sensitivity, physical fitness and ability to work in a remote condition with minimal supervision are highly desirable traits.

Applicants should send a typed application letter, a CV and copies of certificates and testimonials by 20th February 2019 to: Reserve Coordinator, Nature Seychelles, Roche Caiman, P.O. Box 1310 or email: eric@natureseychelles.org. Tel: +248 4601100