Chief Warden -
Cousin Island Special Reserve
Post Title: Chief Warden - Cousin Island Special
Reserve
Responsible to: Chief Executive, Nature Seychelles
Immediate
supervisor: Reserve Coordinator
Contract
period: 2 years
Salary and perks: SR.34,000.00/month (USD 2,500.00);
Reserve accommodation including furniture, electricity, water and cooking gas ,
Local insurance; Uniform; 21 days off/yr ; 2 weekends can be taken off island
per month.One return ticket from and back to country of origin if expatriate
Job Description: The Chief Warden is the overall manager of
the Reserve. We are looking for an experienced person to work with the young
management team on the Reserve, to mentor and supervise staff, maintain all
systems ranging from financial to infrastructure and ensure high
standards. The post holder is
expected to implement the Cousin Island
Special Reserve Management Plan and put in place annual work programs.
This will include the following:
o Manage boat operation in a safe and
professional reasonable manner keeping high standards in place.
o Coordinate and provide guiding of visitors
in a professional and informed manner.
o Undertake ticket sales and handling,
banking and reporting of cash, strictly following all financial procedures.
o Ensure that the Special Reserve is
protected and take appropriate action against law breakers.
o Supervise and mentor all Special Reserve
staff and ensure good staff relations and community sprit on the island.
o Assist the Conservation/Science Manager.
o Assist the CBC/Volunteer Coordinator
o Conduct maintenance and cleaning of the
Reserve.
o Ensure that all infrastructure and
equipment on the island is available and properly maintained.
o Ensure proper inventory, financial and
other
o administrative tasks.
o Ensure that staff are properly trained (in
service) to conduct their work.
o Provide all assistance necessary to other
Nature Seychelles staff.
o Assist in ensuring that conservation
helpers and CBC participants and volunteers are integrated into the Reserve
work and community life.
o Provide assistance to approved scientists
and students.
o Ensure good networking with tourism
operators.
o Any other relevant work as directed.
Area of work: The post holder will have to live and work
on Cousin Island.
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
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