Petites annonces

We are looking for highly self-motivated and conscientious individuals to assist with the conservation and restoration work on the offshore islands within our programme teams.

We are offering a great opportunity early career or aspiring conservation biologists from MAURITIUS to be part of a one-year remunerated internship programme with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, starting at the beginning of June 2025.

The internship will provide work experience and field training on the following:

• Invasive alien species management
• Reptile, seabird and plant survey & monitoring techniques
• Native habitat restoration •Native plant propagation and nursery management
• Data analysis in Excel, R-studio and QGIS
• Estimating population abundance using Programme MARK and Programme Distance
• Communication, leadership and management
• IUCN Red Listing process

The internship will be based on Round Island, Ile aux Aigrettes and mainland Mauritius.

This internship is specifically designed for early career conservation professionals from Mauritius, the South-Western Indian Ocean islands or related conservation contexts (experience in tropical coastal/island restoration).

How to apply?

• Please consult our website http://www.durrell.org/training for information/reference.
• To apply, email your CV and a covering letter, explaining why you would like to take part in the internship to teesha.baboorun@durrell.org.

Deadline: 30th April 2025