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Island Conservation Society (ICS), a leading not-for-profit conservation Non-Government Organisation registered in the Seychelles, is seeking applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions, as per detailed below.

 Location: Astove/Cosmoledo

Job Description

About the Role

The Island Conservation Society is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Conservation Officer to join our team. The Applicant is required to provide technical, operational and administrative support to the Conservation Officer and shares responsibility for executing, implementing and reporting on the Conservation Management Plan and Annual Work Plans with specific focus on marine and terrestrial ecosystem monitoring, biosecurity, habitat restoration and invasive species control.

Key Responsibilities

• Invasive Species Control & Plant Management: Implement approved relocation and rehabilitation programmes, and control or eradication of introduced fauna and flora and maintain field logs of invasive species distribution, treatments applied, and habitat recovery rate.
• Conservation & Science Implementation: Assist in the implementation of baseline surveys, conservation monitoring and science projects and programmes.
• Data Management & Reporting: Study and fully understand the requirements of the Island Conservation Management Plan and the annual conservation plans deriving therefrom.
• Leadership & Operations: Assist consultants, scientists, researchers, government officials, volunteers and other visitors as instructed and assist the Conservation Officer in the training of junior conservation staff as necessary.
• Education & Communication: Assist the Conservation Officer with the carrying out of guided tours of the island and/or educational presentations to visitors and guests as and when necessary and create content for the Organisation through regular photos or videos for social media platforms.

Job Requirement

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education – University undergraduate degree in the biological, conservation and environmental sciences
• Experience – 4 years working for ICS or similar conservation organisations in a position equivalent to Senior Conservation Ranger. Boat handling/skippering experience and current first aid certification and water scuba diver
• Competencies – Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Personal Attributes – Physically and mentally resilient to cope with remote locations, good awareness of safety issues, and comfortable living and working in a small team with diverse cultures.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or Application forms and job descriptions are obtainable at the Human Resource Office, Pointe Larue or via request to the Human Resources Manager.

Applicants should submit their application along with the following required documents

1. A latest CV
2. Documentary evidence of tertiary qualifications.
3. Relevant experience and publications, if any.
4. References (excluding relatives or family members).
5. A short exposé outlining reasons for applying and why you should be considered for the post.
6. Full contact details and any other relevant documentation.

Applications may include a cover letter providing any other relevant information and should be addressed to:

Human Resource Manager

Island Conservation Society

Pointe Larue

P.O. Box 775

Or e-mailed to: [email protected] and [email protected]

Closing Date: 05 November 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.