JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Field Research Officer
SALARY BAND: SG9
RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Aldabra Science Coordinator / Aldabra Science Coordinator / Island Manager
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week and upon request of overtime
Job Profile:
Implementing all monitoring and participation in data collection programmes and management as requested by the Senior Ranger, Aldabra Scientific Coordinator (ASC), Island Manager (IM) or other person designated. Showing abilities to work independently and motivate others to ensure the highest standards are met.
Organising and carrying out all monitoring and data collection, entry and checking to the best possible standard according to the existing protocols and ASC’s instructions, with high accuracy, precision and coverage and good attention to detail. Organising and assisting in planning camp visits and organising food supplies, including providing a camp food list to the ASC on return to the Station, as well as attend camp visits for several days and ensuring that the scheduled work and all monitoring duties are completed to a high standard.
Organising to provide the ASC with accurate, objective and prompt reports of monitoring activities, including problems and necessary clarifications when required. Contributing to data analysis and report writing as directed by the ASC or AASC
Qualifications and experience:
- Minimum BSc or equivalent in an environmental subject or Minimum BSc in Marine Biology.
- At least 2 years’ experience working in the environmental field, with at least one year coordinating and managing scientific projects including supervising staff and volunteers, data collection and management and communicating research at a high level
- Preferably experience working on the Aldabra research and monitoring programme.
Required Skills and Characteristics:
- Professionalism – Capable of organising multiple research and monitoring activities to achieve overall scientific goals; capable of setting a good example at all times to others.
- Planning, coordinating and monitoring – Ability to multi-task and follow priorities, to plan and coordinate assigned tasks and address technical problems.
- Communication – Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Teamwork – Ability to lead, manage, train and motivate staff and volunteers to achieve results
- Leadership – Ability and initiative to manage teams of staff and lead by example
- Respect for biodiversity – a genuine appreciation of and interest in biodiversity
- Commitment and diligence – Commitment to work diligently to protect Aldabra Atoll
- Fully computer literate – in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
- Data management skills – ability to manage large datasets and extract relevant information
- Integrity – Honesty, a positive attitude and a sound work ethic are essential for this position.
- Attention to detail – ability to pay close attention to detail and be meticulous with data and follow-ups
- Flexible working hours- undertake work outside normal working hours
- Work life balance – ability to balance work priority with personal times
Remuneration
The salary of the position will be at SG9 with other incentives in accordance with the scheme of service for the position
Language
Fluent in written and spoken English
Other languages will an advantage
Apply now with an application form (which can be downloaded from our website, or collected at Mont Fleuri or Vallée de Mai Visitor Centre), your C.V. & a cover letter sent to info@sif.sc. Kindly note deadline for application is 15th September 2023.