Field Research Assistant

Type: 
Paid
Closing date: 
04 Jan 2019
Section: 
Aldabra

Main duties: organizes and conducts monitoring and research programmes on Aldabra’s terrestrial and marine fauna and flora and invasive species; data entry and checking to the highest standard according to existing protocols, with high accuracy, coverage and attention to detail. Compiles information, basic analysis and writes reports; assists with maintenance and upkeep of field camps, trails, scientific transects and other science and conservation related programmes needed in the field; leads guided tours; assists researchers; writes facebook posts and articles; enforces SIF policies; etc.

Minimum entry requirement: Post-Secondary graduates with A- level in Biology, Geography and /or science subjects and /or at least 2 to 3 years of working experience in a relevant field. Preferable boat handling skills. Only Seychellois are eligible to apply.

If you think you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your application to the Administration & Human Resources Department, Seychelles Islands Foundation, P.O Box 853, La Ciotat Building or contact us here or by phone on 4321735 for enquiries.  Application forms can be collected at our Head office on Mahé and at the Vallée de Mai on Praslin or downloaded here