Intern Field
Assistants Required – Islands Restoration Programme
Project background
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF), has been working on and restoring
island biodiversity for the past thirty years. The focus has been towards
removing invasive species, replanting native vegetation, monitoring and
reintroducing threatened bird and reptile species.
The position We are
looking for highly self-motivated and conscientious individuals to assist with
work on the offshore islands within our project teams to:
• support
plant, reptile and seabird restoration and research on Round Island;
• ensure
island biosecurity is maintained and to remove emergent threats caused by
invasive species introductions;
• assist
when required, our reptile projects (skinks, geckos, snakes, tortoises) for the
monitoring of island populations, assisting with reptile translocations and
headstarting of young reptiles for release;
• support
the maintenance of island infrastructure, such as equipment, enclosures, field
stations etc.
Due to the nature of
working on islands, the hours worked will be irregular and at times will
involve working nights, weekends and public holidays, with up to a month spent
on an island at a time. Training and guidance from the Islands Restoration
teams will be given. The work will involve the capture, handling and release of
wild animals. Accurate data collection/entry and reporting are a necessity.
Interns will be expected to talk to tourists/visitors about the restoration
work and assist in training of staff, students and research projects.
Requirements
Applicants will need to:
• Have
gained a BSc in the biological sciences
• Demonstrate
a keen interest in conservation and wildlife
• Be
physically fit for working in tough remote conditions and able to stay focused
on repetitive work
• Be
ready to adapt to unforeseen circumstances with initiative and due care
• Have
good written and spoken English
• Have
a sound knowledge of spreadsheet applications and data management
• Preferably
have a driving license for car and/or motorbike
• Preferably
be able to swim and have first aid certification
Individuals will
need to commit for a six-month period from December 2017. They would be
required to pay for their own return airfare and must have comprehensive
insurance cover (including repatriation) for the duration of their stay.
Accommodation and transport between MWF sites will be provided and the intern
will need approximately £200 per month to cover their own costs for food (on
and off the islands), socialising and personal items. Personal equipment needs
are basic (eg work clothes, sturdy boots, sun protection, reliable watch, LED
head torch, thin sleeping bag and/or bed sheet, mosquito net, mobile phone).
To apply: please
send a CV (resume) and a covering letter (with the word ‘Islands’ followed by
your surname and initials at the start of each file name), by email to:
executive@mauritian-wildlife.org
The selection
process will involve short-listing and a Skype interview for the short-listed
candidates with senior Islands Restoration Staff.
Closing date for
applications: 16th October 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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