Employment Opportunities

Vacancy

Research Officer – Aldabra Atoll Nature Reserve
The Seychelles Island Foundation seeks a self-motivated, disciplined and dedicated individual to lead a team of conservation field officers and research assistant in the management of the scientific monitoring activities of crucial species and habitats at one of the Seychelles World Heritage site of Aldabra.

The candidate must also be able to advise the Science Committee on new research projects.

The post is funded by Seychelles Island Foundation and is intended for an individual with at least an Msc with background in a relevant field of ecological sciences and knowledgeable in marine biology. Experience of life on a remote island outpost for extended periods is recommended.

Candidates for the position must be willing to work for a period of 2 years with the Foundation. A mid term leave passage will be provided.

The salary package is between Euro 12,000 to 18,000 per annum. Transport between the Head Office and Aldabra and accommodation on the atoll will provided free of charge.

For further details or to send an application (with a CV and contact addresses of 2 referees),

please contact: Mr Ronny Renaud, Seychelles Island Foundation, P O Box 853, Victoria, Mahe Seychelles.

Telephone:
(+248) 321735; Fax: (+248) 324884; e-mail: sif@seychelles.net

The closing date for applications is Friday, 31st October 2004.