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ONLY SEYCHELLOIS CANDIDATES CAN APPLY FOR THIS POST

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: Desroches

Job Description

About the Role

The Island Conservation Society is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Conservation Ranger to join our team. The Applicant is responsible for carrying out field-based conservation, biodiversity monitoring, habitat management and reserve protection activities in accordance with ICS conservation programmes, procedures and approved work plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Conservation Programme Implementation – Implement assigned conservation activities in accordance with approved work plans and procedures and participate in daily fieldwork, biodiversity monitoring and habitat management activities.
• Biodiversity Monitoring and Data Collection – Conduct regular surveys and monitoring of wildlife, vegetation and other biodiversity indicators and collect accurate field data using established monitoring methodologies.
• Reserve Protection and Patrols – Conduct regular patrols of the reserve and designated conservation areas and monitor for unauthorised activities, environmental damage, wildlife disturbance, illegal access, poaching, littering and other potential threats.
• Community, Visitor and Environmental Education Support – Assist with guiding authorised visitors, volunteers, researchers and stakeholders within the Reserve and assist with educational, awareness and outreach activities organised by ICS.

Job Requirement

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education – O’ Level or successful completion of Post-Secondary Education at the Seychelles Maritime Academy.
• Experience – Previous experience in conservation, environmental work, wildlife management, field research, agriculture, forestry or a related practical field would be an advantage. Boat-handling or maritime safety training. Open Water Diver with 30 logged dives, boat handling experience, up-to-date basic First Aid qualification.
• Competencies – Basic computer literacy and good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.