Country
Madagascar
Employment Type
Full-Time
Contract Length
1 Year+
Category
Provider

Job Qualifications

  • First Aid Certified
  • Experience of working in the field and managing volunteers
  • Qualified SCUBA diver (for marine projects) (minimum BSAC Sports Diver/PADI Advanced Open Water)
  • Ability to motivate and support others
  • Demonstrated commitment to conservation

Job Description

Seeking a project coordinator to manage volunteers, logistics and administration.

Essential duties:

  • Oversee and arrange arrival of new project members, which includes arranging immigration, visas, work permits, transport, accommodation and briefing team on all aspects of life upon their arrival in Madagascar
  • Ensure all volunteers / research assistants are deployed constructively, usefully and efficiently and will ensure the discipline and good behaviour of all project members
  • Act as deputy to the Principle Investigator and take on overall responsibility of the project if needed
  • Update headquarters on project progress regularly
  • Oversee maintenance, servicing and repair of all project equipment and camp as necessary