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 March 2018. 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: recruitment@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: 17th December 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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