If you're passionate about creating impact in wildlife conservation through education and enjoy a balance of office work and meaningful community engagement, we would love you to join our Education team as a Community Education Officer.

Community Education Officer

(For Mauritian applicants only)

Job Brief

• Exciting career opportunity working together with communities, along with public and private partners to promote education about Mauritius’ native biodiversity and reinforce its protection through collaborative efforts.
• The officer engages target audiences identified in the Education Action plan, organises tailored events, and helps lead actions to meet the programme objectives.
• Ideal for someone who is passionate about conservation, enjoys working with people, and can manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborating with a dynamic office and Field team from various backgrounds.
• Interesting package based on qualification, experience, and personality.

About the job

The Community Education Officer will work within the MWF Education team to:

• Maintain and develop effective relationships with stakeholders, including communities, partners and suppliers.
• Set up events such as workshops, meetings, visits and other outreach actions as per the Education Action Plan.
• Liaise with both colleagues and external partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
• Assist and/or conduct awareness sessions, educational visits and monitoring trips with stakeholders.
• Handle unexpected and last-minute changes and cancellations effectively.
• Collect, enter and maintain datasheets for the programme accurately.
• Conduct evaluations, analyse data and assess the impact of the projects.
• Produce internal reports and notes of meetings and support external communications and reporting.

Requirements:

• University graduate degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Social Work, Social Education or Education or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience, preferably in community engagement or advocacy within an environmental, social or education setting.
• Proven organisational skills in setting up effective activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to motivate individuals to take action.
• Proficient in English, French (written and spoken) and Creole (spoken).
• Valid driving license (car).
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365, including applications such as Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours, weekends and public holidays.

Desirable abilities, experience and skills:

• Demonstrated liking for activities in nature, plants and animals.
• Understanding of biodiversity in Mauritius and other environmental issues.
• Outreach or training experience.
• Physically fit to undertake outdoor activities, including islet visits.
• Comfortable driving long distances.
• Comfortable travelling by boat.

Recruitment and selection process

After reviewing applications, only shortlisted applicants with desired qualifications will be contacted via email for interview.

How to apply

Please send your application through https://forms.office.com/r/17gBiNyqzm. Also send a cover letter and your CV to the HR Department to given email address, please mention the job title (Education Officer).

Applications will be considered from:  26^th September 2025 and recruitment will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Supplementary information

This position best suits those that are passionate about nature, can work under challenging conditions and in a team, can challenge themselves and are looking to gain new skills and experience. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

Our project

Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) endeavours to protect and safeguard the natural heritage of the Republic Mauritius from extinction through scientific conservation work and community awareness. The MWF is the pioneer and the largest non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Mauritius whose mission is to save endemic Mauritian and Rodriguan Fauna and Flora, undertake research and implement programmes to restore and manage the ecosystem, share the results with the public and protect the native species’ future.

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