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Position Overview

Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this role will provide support with the communications, HR and administrative tasks required to run the NGO. The successful candidate will work within a combined National and International team to assist a wide variety of tasks, from supporting our social media presence, supporting the arrival of volunteers to SEED and day-to-day administration tasks. The internship is predominantly office-based, and the diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for a young professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or recent graduate to gain a rounded experience of how a small NGO operates. The role is varied and there is scope for adapting the particular interests to ensuring that this is a two-way learning experience.

Initially an internship for the first three months before moving to an Officer role, this exciting post would suit someone with some experience or a passion to learn, and would be essential in-country experience for anyone wishing to begin a career in international development.

Title: Operational Support Intern, change of title and responsibilities to Operational Support Officer subject to passing 3-month probationary review.

Reporting to: International Operations Manager

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar

Commitment: 12 months extendable

Salary: Voluntary, unsalaried, contribution to living expenses and insurance

Responsibilities:

  1. Supporting with incoming volunteers, including logistics and visa applications from point of acceptance until arrival
  2. Supporting on creating and writing social media, newsletter and website content
  3. Preparation of reports for internal and external audiences including Annual Reports and Ministry reports
  4. Assist the Director of Operations and International Operations Manager in all of their day-to-day administration and HR related work
  5. Working with the Director of Operations and Programmes and International Operations Manager in developing administrative systems and management procedures across the NGO
  6. Working across the NGO Departments on a variety of project and administration tasks, including the design and maintenance of monitoring systems and activity plans
  7. Assist in all day-to-day HR administration, including recruitment and selection, references and policies
  8. Construction, maintenance and management of equipment inventories and logs
  9. Basic IT support
  10. Writing minutes of a range of management meetings and assisting the NGO staff with notes when required
  11. Working with the Project Development team in researching elements of new projects or assisting to evaluate existing ones
  12. Support to the Project development team with proofreading, data input and management of statistical information
  13. Working with the Project Development team managing information regarding deadlines
  14. Collating, inputting and describing project data in conjunction with department heads for a variety of audiences
  15. Policy, procedure and project research
  16. Ensure all of SEEDs policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
  17. Any other tasks required by the International Operations Manager in line with the tasks of the post

Required Skills & Experience/Person Specification

  • Hold an undergraduate degree in or relating to Development or Conservation or be able to demonstrate a passion for these areas
  • Be able to work independently
  • Have good all round computing skills and experience in Microsoft Office
  • Have previous experience working to deadlines and have ability to successfully manage their time
  • Communicate clearly and engagingly in written English across a range of media forms
  • Be able to communicate verbally to encompass the range of cultures you will be working with
  • To have a good level of written English and be able to proofread documents to a high standard
  • To have a curious mind and a patient, problem solving attitude
  • Ideally have previous experience living, working or travelling in a developing country, though is not essential
  • Be fluent in English. A working knowledge of French is desirable but not essential
  • Be capable and comfortable adapting to life in a least developed country with sometimes basic living conditions
  • Be able to work and socialise within a small group of people and to be respectful and take personal responsibility for maintaining a good reputation for the NGO in the community
  • Be able to adjust to life in another culture and a foreign language and be able to work at all times with cultural sensitivity
  • Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO.

Practicalities

The successful candidate will need to have their own laptop computer (non-tablet).

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on [email protected]

Deadline for submissions is 1st August 2022 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout this period. Long-listed applicants will have an initial informal chat with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the London team.

SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

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Formerly known as Azafady UK, SEED Madagascar (Sustainable Environment, Education & Development in Madagascar) is an award-winning British registered charity (number 1079121) founded in 2000.

Operating in the south-east of Madagascar, we manage a wide range of sustainable development and conservation projects within the town of Fort Dauphin, as well as with numerous rural communities across the Anosy region. Alongside this, we aim to raise global awareness of Madagascar’s unique needs and build constructive partnerships to aid development. We can proudly state that 92% of all donations go directly to support our charitable aims and we constantly work to ensure that our administrative costs are kept as low as possible.

Our Vision

A resilient network of thriving communities, organisations and ecosystems across Madagascar.

Our Mission

To enhance the capacity of individuals, communities, organisations and governmental bodies in fulfilling sustainable development and conservation goals in southeast Madagascar.

Our Team

Based in London and Madagascar, our team works with local partners to provide support at every stage of the project process, from initial development through to funding, implementation and evaluation. Our integrated approach ensures that all of SEED Madagascar’s projects have the full support of a wide range of people dedicated to ensuring their success, with operational models ranging from community co-management to full independence.

In London, we employ 3 staff members who are responsible for strategic planning, donor liaison, financial management, awareness raising, fundraising, and promoting SEED Madagascar’s international volunteering opportunities.

In Madagascar, we employ 4 international staff members who are responsible for building the capacity of SEED’s partner organisations, coordinating project development and managing SEED's team of international volunteers and specialists. We also employ 4 Malagasy staff and typically work with around 60 local professionals, supported by a team of 15 international specialists who add value in areas including donor relations and compliance.

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0 USD Fort Dauphin CF 3201 Abc road Part Time , 40 hours per week SEED Madagascar

Position Overview

Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this role will provide support with the communications, HR and administrative tasks required to run the NGO. The successful candidate will work within a combined National and International team to assist a wide variety of tasks, from supporting our social media presence, supporting the arrival of volunteers to SEED and day-to-day administration tasks. The internship is predominantly office-based, and the diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for a young professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or recent graduate to gain a rounded experience of how a small NGO operates. The role is varied and there is scope for adapting the particular interests to ensuring that this is a two-way learning experience.

Initially an internship for the first three months before moving to an Officer role, this exciting post would suit someone with some experience or a passion to learn, and would be essential in-country experience for anyone wishing to begin a career in international development.

Title: Operational Support Intern, change of title and responsibilities to Operational Support Officer subject to passing 3-month probationary review.

Reporting to: International Operations Manager

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar

Commitment: 12 months extendable

Salary: Voluntary, unsalaried, contribution to living expenses and insurance

Responsibilities:

  1. Supporting with incoming volunteers, including logistics and visa applications from point of acceptance until arrival
  2. Supporting on creating and writing social media, newsletter and website content
  3. Preparation of reports for internal and external audiences including Annual Reports and Ministry reports
  4. Assist the Director of Operations and International Operations Manager in all of their day-to-day administration and HR related work
  5. Working with the Director of Operations and Programmes and International Operations Manager in developing administrative systems and management procedures across the NGO
  6. Working across the NGO Departments on a variety of project and administration tasks, including the design and maintenance of monitoring systems and activity plans
  7. Assist in all day-to-day HR administration, including recruitment and selection, references and policies
  8. Construction, maintenance and management of equipment inventories and logs
  9. Basic IT support
  10. Writing minutes of a range of management meetings and assisting the NGO staff with notes when required
  11. Working with the Project Development team in researching elements of new projects or assisting to evaluate existing ones
  12. Support to the Project development team with proofreading, data input and management of statistical information
  13. Working with the Project Development team managing information regarding deadlines
  14. Collating, inputting and describing project data in conjunction with department heads for a variety of audiences
  15. Policy, procedure and project research
  16. Ensure all of SEEDs policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
  17. Any other tasks required by the International Operations Manager in line with the tasks of the post

Required Skills & Experience/Person Specification

  • Hold an undergraduate degree in or relating to Development or Conservation or be able to demonstrate a passion for these areas
  • Be able to work independently
  • Have good all round computing skills and experience in Microsoft Office
  • Have previous experience working to deadlines and have ability to successfully manage their time
  • Communicate clearly and engagingly in written English across a range of media forms
  • Be able to communicate verbally to encompass the range of cultures you will be working with
  • To have a good level of written English and be able to proofread documents to a high standard
  • To have a curious mind and a patient, problem solving attitude
  • Ideally have previous experience living, working or travelling in a developing country, though is not essential
  • Be fluent in English. A working knowledge of French is desirable but not essential
  • Be capable and comfortable adapting to life in a least developed country with sometimes basic living conditions
  • Be able to work and socialise within a small group of people and to be respectful and take personal responsibility for maintaining a good reputation for the NGO in the community
  • Be able to adjust to life in another culture and a foreign language and be able to work at all times with cultural sensitivity
  • Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO.

Practicalities

The successful candidate will need to have their own laptop computer (non-tablet).

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on [email protected]

Deadline for submissions is 1st August 2022 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout this period. Long-listed applicants will have an initial informal chat with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the London team.

SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

2022-08-02

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