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SOSF-DRC Team Expansion

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The natural environments of D’Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll are among the most ecologically healthy and unique in Seychelles and in the world. More sea turtles come to nest on the beaches, more sharks, rays and fishes swarm over the coral reefs and more seabirds nest and roost in the trees than at any other island in the Amirantes Group. The Save Our Seas Foundation D’Arros Research Centre (SOSF–DRC) is tasked with preserving and showcasing the ecological integrity of these islands and their surrounding marine environment through research, monitoring, restoration and education.

The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) is offering a new job opportunity and is looking for one:

RESEARCH ASSISTANT for the SOSF D’Arros Research Centre

Are you a young Seychellois passionate about our terrestrial and marine environments and willing to put your experience about conservation into practice?  This is your chance to apply for a position in the SOSF-DRC team with the opportunity for job development and growth at the D’Arros Research Centre where you will be helping in all research activities, gaining new skills and enhancing existing onesand shaping the future of conservation in Seychelles.

Applications only open to Seychellois citizens and residents. The position comes with free room and board and a monthly shop allowance.

CONTRACT: one year, renewable, with an initial three to six-month probationary period

START: as soon as possible but flexible and to be determined with final candidate

SALARY: SCR15’000-20’000 depending on qualifications and experience

PLACE OF WORK AND LIVING: D’Arros Island, Amirantes Group, Seychelles

This could be you! We regularly work with juvenile sharks in the atoll, year round. Photo by Henriette Grimmel | © Save Our Seas Foundation

OVERVIEW OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with and participate in all core and targeted marine and terrestrial research projects
• Assist with data entry and data management
• Help in maintaining lab buildings, field camp, vehicles, boats, lab equipment, dive gear and other DRC infrastructure and equipment
• Assist with logistical and administrative tasks including but not limited to social media posts, writing of blogs, reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 18+ years old
• Native / Fluent in both spoken and written English
• Completed secondary school education
• Good swimming skills and comfortable in the water
• Certified PADI Open Water diver or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to and keen interest in environment and conservation issues
• (e.g. school club, extracurricular activities, university enrolment plans etc.)
• Ability to share living space with others
• Ability and willingness to work long hours in the field when required
• Ability to actively contribute to tasks when working both independently and as a team member
• Ability to respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict, strives to maintain good working relationships characterized by respect and mutual regard
• Professional behaviour and appearance – Self-motivated, organized
• Good communication skills – Ability to convey clear, concise messages in written and verbal format
• Physically, medically and mentally fit
• Basic understanding and skills in Microsoft Office
• Good presentation skills

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified PADI Adv Open Water, Rescue, DM or equivalent
• Powerboat certification or skipper skills
• Completed tertiary/post-secondary education (e.g. maritime academy, University BSc)
• Demonstrated data management experience
• Demonstrated Social media experience
• Proficiency in other languages
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the field under changing and challenging conditions
• Experience in (remote) field work in the marine or terrestrial sector
• Demonstrated intent to pursue research or conservation work in the future in Seychelles
• Qualifications in 1st Aid

This could also be you! We work a lot with Reef Manta Rays at D'Arros, which is one of the main aggregation sites for the species in the Seychelles. Photo by Henriette Grimmel | © Save Our Seas Foundation

APPLICATION PROCESS

Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements are invited to send all of the following documents to Program Director Henriette Grimmel henriette@saveourseas.com and Research Director Robert Bullock robert@saveourseas.com:

• Cover letter explaining motivation for the role and intentions for the future (in PDF format)
• Full CV/Resume including details of two contactable references (in PDF format)
• Copy of ID Card
• Reference letters
• Proof of dive qualification(s)

DEADLINE:      2nd March, 2025 (COB 17:00 GMT+4)

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