Community Education Officer

Community Education Officer (For Mauritian applicants only) Are you a proactive and resourceful organiser? Are you passionate about creating impact in wildlife conservation through education and community engagement? If so, join our Education team.

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.
• Interesting package based on qualification, experience, and personality.

About the job

The Community Education Officer engages with target audiences identified in the Education Action plan and organises tailored events, as well as helps lead actions to meet the programme objectives.  The officer will work with communities and  public and private partners to promote education about Mauritius’ native biodiversity and help reinforce its protection. Main duties include:

• 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:

• HSC with 10 years’ work experience in similar field Or
• University graduate in relevant fields e.g. environmental studies, geography, education, social work and Minimum of 5 years’ working experience

• Minimum 25 years old

• Proven organisational skills in setting up effective activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with 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, please mention the job title (Education Officer).

Applications will be considered from:  2^nd December 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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