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Title | Project Development Officer |
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Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support to the public health, conservation, sustainable livelihoods and education projects run through the NGO. The successful candidate will work within a combined Malagasy and International team to assist in developing projects, writing the proposals enabling these to gain funding, supporting with the implementation of projects and evaluating their success. The role is predominantly office-based, and the diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide ranging experience for a development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work. Initially an internship for the first 6 months, 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: Project Development Intern for initial 3 months, change of title and responsibilities to Project Development Officer subject to passing probationary review. Timeframe: 12 months extendable Probationary period: 3 months Contract: Voluntary, unsalaried Reporting to: Head of Project Development Primary responsibilities Development of new projects (including funding searches); preparation and editing of proposals and reports; information formatting; monitoring and evaluation of current projects; researching International best practice; liaison with the London project development team and local staff Duties and responsibilities
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter outlining how their skills and experience match the requirements in the role description criteria to Lisa Bass by email on Lisa@seedmadagascar.org. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Long-listed applicants will have an initial informal chat with Madagascar based staff and short listed applicants will then be offered a face-to-face interview with the London team in person. More information on the work of SEED Madagascar can be found at www.madagascar.co.uk |