JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Field Research Assistant
REPORTING TO: FRO/ Aldabra Scientific Coordinator/Asst.Aldabra Scientific Coordinator
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, and the person will be required to work outside normal working hours
Job Profile:
The Field Research Assistant (FRA) participates in and ensures the smooth running of all monitoring activities on Aldabra. The FRA is also expected to maintain knowledge and information resources related to the Aldabra World Heritage Site. Ensure that all standardised protocols are adhered to and liaise with the Senior FRA and ASC regarding this and that the data from the field are correctly entered in relevant databases, checked and submitted timely for reporting by ASC.
Assist in maintaining and updating all records and data (electronic and hard copies) and ensure that they are kept organised, easily accessible and regularly backed up. Develop and maintain skills and train other staff in the use of fieldwork equipment, including GPS, binoculars, compasses, tape measures, etc.
Qualifications/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.
Skills and attributes:
- Basic scientific thinking and reasoning skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and effective interpersonal skills with a range of people
- Teamwork and respect for diversity – Ability to assist volunteers and researchers and motivate trainee rangers, other Field Research Assistants and other team members to achieve results.
- High interest in and enthusiasm for working in Seychelle's biodiversity and conservation
- Commitment and diligence – Committed to and diligently working towards achieving results for
- sustainable future of Aldabra
- Computer literacy in at least internet and email use, MS Word and Excel
- Basic data management skills
- Professionalism and willingness to represent SIF even when not at work
- Flexibility in work time and tasks
- Ability to take the initiative and be proactive about seeking solutions
- Ability to handle bird, diving and boat (should at least have a 10NM license)
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 SG6 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.