Junior Programme Officer
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
(Madagascar)

Position Overview
Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support
to  our  Environment and Conservation projects implemented by the NGO. The successful candidate will
work within a combined national and international team to assist in the development of projects, from
initial  planning  stages  to final evaluations. Primary responsibilities include the writing of donor reports
and  proposals,  providing  additional  support  to the project team surrounding project management and
monitoring and evaluation. The role is predominantly office-based with some bush travel. The diversity
of  activities  undertaken  will  provide  a  wide-ranging  experience  for  an  early  career  development
professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the
complex world of overseas development.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 1 year, extendable
Terms and conditions: Voluntary with local monthly stipend towards accommodation and contribution to
insurance of £650

Duties and responsibilities

●  Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and

challenges of the Environment and Conservation projects, learning and providing clear
budgetary information

●  Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best

practice in an engaging and professional manner

●  Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to

fund projects

●  Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the

projects are accurate

●  Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer to build a communications plan for the
Conservation and Rural Livelihoods projects, writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website
copy

●  Support the development of projects that fulfil local need and sit within the aims of SEED taking
into account research findings, local needs and constraints, government objectives and SEED’s
previous experience

●  Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Conservation and Rural

Livelihoods programmes and take the lead in discussing these with the team

●  Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on

track to meet project indicators and objectives

●  Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate
●  Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team
●  Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training

where appropriate

●  Assist in data collection and basic analysis where required and where there is an Monitoring,
Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer in post assist them in developing monitoring and
evaluation tools and completing MEL reports for projects

●  Work alongside the Head of Programmes and Head of Finance in developing and managing the

budgets relating to projects

●  Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK team in London
●  Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required
●  Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times
●  Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department,
including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing, and anticorruption, and undertake continual
training to ensure these are promoted at all times

●  Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Conservation and Rural Livelihoods Project
Coordinators, Head of Department, Head of Programmes, or Director of Programmes and
Operations to further the aims and work of the organisation

Person specification

●  Hold an undergraduate in or relating to conservation, environmental studies, related disciplines

or have equivalent experience

●  Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset
●  Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Conservation and its interface with

international development; previous experience of Conservation or community-based work
would be an asset

●  Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good

ambassador for SEED at all times

●  Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
●  Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural

backgrounds and across multiple language barriers

●  Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
●  Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility,

working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect

●  Demonstrate the ability, social skill...

Programme Officer -
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
(Madagascar)

Position Overview
This  is  a  fantastic  opportunity  for  a  motivated development professional with 1-3 years’ experience to
contribute to impactful agricultural and livelihoods work in one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse regions.
SEED’s  agriculture  project  works with communities to strengthen food security, promote climate-smart
farming,  and  support  sustainable  land  management  practices.  We  use  community-led,  participatory
approaches,  working  with  local communities to identify and implement projects that meet their needs
and priorities.

This is an exciting position for someone who has 1-3 years in-field experience and a particular interest in
and exposure to agricultural development and climate-resilient farming systems. You will work alongside
national  and  international  staff,  supporting  the  development, funding, reporting and evaluation of our
programme.   You  will  be responsible for generating funds across the programmes to maximise impact.
This  post  will  partner  our  national  implementation  teams,  managing  donor  compliance,  ensuring
proposals and reports are to a high standard and budgets are appropriately managed.

It  is  essential that the post holder has grant writing experience and is able to work in English to a high
standard. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Title: Programme Officer
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 2 years, extendable
Contract Type: Local salary, £1,200 contribution to flights and £650 towards insurance

Core Duties

●  Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and international best

practice in an engaging and professional manner

●  Write project reports that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the projects,

learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information

●  Provide first-stage editing of all proposals and reports across the Department to a high standard

and providing detailed, constructive feedback to interns and Officers

●  Support in the management of donor compliance across several projects, working with the

Programme Manager and the implementation team to ensure that project milestones are being
met

●  Work alongside the Programme Manager and Head of Department in problem-solving and
providing additional support in line with emerging issues from project implementation

●  Manage pieces of long-term project work that require a higher level of expertise and experience

across the Department

●  Support in the recruitment of new staff and provide support, management, review and

professional development to Programme Interns, Junior Officers and specialists

●  Foster essential cross-cultural collaboration, providing support to both the national and

international teams to bridge gaps in understanding and priorities for project development and
implementation

●  Provide pastoral care, guidance and act as a role model, both professionally and personally, for a

team of early career professionals living in country

●  Work alongside the Head of Department, Programme Manager and Head of Finance in

developing and managing the budgets relating to projects

●  Develop and update resources to support project development processes, including proposal

and budget templates and style guidelines

●  Assist MEL specialists in developing MEL tools and analysing data, including the writing of MEL

reports when needed

●  Support the development of project development procedures, guidelines and training and
provide project-specific information to inform policy development across the organisation

●  Ensure that statistics, research, funding trackers, photo database and handovers relating to the

projects are accurate

●  Oversee the project-specific website and social media content

●  Work with the national team and external partners in increasing their skills and capacity,

providing mentoring or training where appropriate

●  Take an active role in project management meetings, leading discussions and standing in for the

Programme Manager where appropriate

●  Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required

●  Liaise closely with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times

●  Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department,
including  those  for  safeguarding,  whistleblowing  and  anticorruption,  and  undertake  continual
training to ensure these are promoted at all times

●  Complete any other tasks required by the Programme Manager, or Director of Operations and

Heads of Departments commensurate with this role.

Person specification

●  Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in agriculture, rural development, food

security, or a related field

●  At least two years’ experience with similar programmes
●  Minimum of 2 years’ professio...

Media and Communications Officer

(Madagascar)

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Media and Communications Officer to play a central role
in delivering the communications strategy of an international NGO in the heart of Madagascar.

Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin, the Officer will oversee the daily running of SEED’s social
media and content development, manage a junior team member, and strengthen collaboration
between the Communications and Programmes teams. The role includes supporting with major
fundraising appeals, producing engaging donor updates, and developing innovative content across all
platforms, including expanding SEED’s presence on TikTok.

The successful candidate will work closely with both national and international staff, contributing to
impactful campaigns that showcase SEED’s work in sustainable development and conservation.
Predominantly office-based with occasional travel to rural project sites, the role offers a diverse
range of responsibilities for a communications professional looking to develop their leadership skills
while contributing to meaningful, community-driven development.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Commitment: 24 months, extendable, 40 hours a week
Salary: Local salary, up to £1,200 contribution for a return flight and up to £650 contribution towards
insurance

Duties and responsibilities

●  Lead the daily management of SEED’s social media platforms, including developing and

scheduling content across all channels, with a particular focus on expanding SEED’s TikTok
presence.

●  Produce, edit, and publish engaging written, visual, and multimedia content for social media,
website, newsletters, and PR, ensuring alignment with SEED’s brand and communications
goals.

●  Gather stories, photos, and videos from field sites to highlight SEED’s work, ensuring

safeguarding, consent, and data protection policies are upheld.

●  Develop and edit donor updates in collaboration with programme teams to showcase project

impact.

●  Oversee the production of blogs and articles, editing contributions from staff and volunteers

for external publication.

●  Line-manage the Junior Officer, providing day-to-day guidance, feedback, and professional

development opportunities.

●  Support the development of the Communications team STAGE interns, remote international

interns and volunteers, ensuring learning and capacity building within the team.

●  Deliver media, consent, and storytelling training to international staff, strengthening best

practice across the organisation.

●  Manage the relationship between Communications and Programmes teams to deliver major
fundraising appeals, from concept to promotion; from storyboarding and gathering updates
to shape engaging communication content that highlight SEED’s impact.

●  Work with the Coordinator and International Operations Manager to ensure consistent and

impactful messaging for appeals and campaigns.

●  Contribute ideas for innovative fundraising content and approaches to broaden SEED’s donor

base.

●  Support the review and evaluation of communications platforms against agreed marketing

KPIs.

●  Contribute to quarterly communications reports for trustees, providing insights and analysis

on content performance and audience engagement.

●  Ensure SEED’s brand identity is consistently reflected across all outputs, with oversight from

the Coordinator.

●  Uphold SEED’s safeguarding, whistleblowing, and anti-corruption policies, ensuring best

practice in all communications.

●  Work flexibly, including outside standard office hours when necessary, to meet tight

deadlines (e.g., donor reports, funding documents).

●  Ensure all of SEED’s 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

●  Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the International Operations Manager, or

Director of Programmes and Operations to further the aims and work of the organisation.

Person specification

●  A degree-level qualification in Communications, International Development, or a related

discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

●  At least 1–2 years’ professional experience in communications, marketing, or fundraising,

ideally within the non-profit sector.

●  Some prior experience in line management, supervision, or project coordination.

●  Experience creating and managing social media content and marketing campaigns.

●  Demonstrate a working knowledge of producing and managing high-quality photo and video

content.

●  Confident in editing visual content with software such as Canva (experience with CapCut,

GetResponse, or similar tools desirable).

●  Excellent writing and editing skills, with proven ability to tailor messaging for different

audiences and platforms.

●  Ability to communicate an...

Programme Manager – Schools, WASH and Solar

(Madagascar based)

We  are  excited  to  offer  an  excellent  opportunity  for  a  development professional with 2-5 years of
experience  in  programme  and  team  management,  grant  writing,  reporting  and  evaluation  to  join
SEED Madagascar as our Programme Manager.

SEED Madagascar is a UK-based charity dedicated to creating long-term, sustainable change in
partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high-quality community
health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), education, rural livelihoods and conservation
programmes, while contributing to international best practices through research and publications.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our mission, coordinating and managing our Schools, WASH
and Solar programmes on the ground in Madagascar. You will be responsible for securing funding,
expanding our network of partners and maximizing the impact of our work both locally and
internationally.

This position is ideal for someone with a background in international development who is ready to
step into a leadership role, managing a small team and a portfolio of impactful projects. Strong grant
writing skills, experience in WASH, education, or solar energy, and fluency in English and an B2-C2
level in French are essential. We are looking for candidates who meet these criteria and are eager to
contribute to the growth and success of our programmes in Madagascar.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar

Contract minimum duration: 2 years

Probationary period: 3 months

Terms  and  conditions: Local salary plus contributions of up to £1,200 for a return flight to post and
£650 contribution to insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Development

1.  Work  closely  with  both  national  and  international  staff to design Schools, WASH and Solar

projects that address local needs and align with SEED Madagascar’s strategic goals.

2.  Ensure that project designs incorporate past learning, international best practices, contextual

challenges, and government priorities.

3.  Oversee the development of project frameworks, such as Log Frames and Theory of Change,
ensuring they accurately reflect community needs while also being compelling and attractive
to donors.

4.  Support  the  team  in  conducting  research  on  national  and  international  development  best
practices,  as  well  as  identifying  funding  opportunities  for  the  Schools,  WASH  and  Solar
programmes.

5.  Build  and  nurture  networks  and  partnerships  across  the  Schools,  WASH  and  Solar

programmes to enhance the impact of SEED Madagascar’s work in these areas.

6.  Represent SEED Madagascar at external meetings with other agencies, donors and partners
both  in  Madagascar  and  the  UK,  advocating  for  our  work  and  fostering  collaborative
relationships.

Programme Management

7.  Provide  timely  updates  to  the  Programme  Funding  Coordinator  of  project  activities  and
support them to communicate any changes in project activities to donors when necessary
8.  Ensure the high standard of all project documents submitted to donors to secure the ongoing

funding of SEED’s projects

9.  Oversee  effective  systems  for  monitoring  project  progress  against  activity  plans,  working
with project teams to ensure objectives are met and using learning from ongoing evaluation
to inform the development of projects

10. Conduct  fieldwork  and  monitoring  visits  to  project  sites  when  appropriate  and  ensure

observations are fed back into ongoing project design

Team Management

11. Recruit,  support,  and  manage  a  team  of  Programme  Interns,  Officers,  and  Specialists,

providing regular reviews and professional development opportunities.

12. Delegate  tasks  effectively  and  ensuring  that  team  members are aligned with departmental

objectives, reporting deadlines and SEED’s organisational values and strategy.

13. Foster  essential  collaboration  and  learning  between  national  and  international  teams.
Provide support to bridge any gaps in understanding and priorities, ensuring effective project
development and implementation.

14. Offer pastoral care, guidance, and act as a role model for a team of early-career professionals
living  and  working  in-country,  supporting  both  their  professional  growth  and  personal
well-being.

Budget Management

15. Oversee the development of budgets, including full cost allocation with consideration of the

organisational strategy and priorities over the coming years

16. Provide  monthly  overview  of  financial  reports,  ensuring  project  spending  is  on  track  and

identifying trends in expenditure, and management of exchange rate gain.

General

17. Provide  core  support  to  the  Director  of  Programmes  &  Operations  in  management  and
ensuring  the  support  and  security  of  all  international  staff,  including  acting  as  an
int...

Programmes Manager -
Conservation and Rural Livelihoods (Madagascar)

SEED  Madagascar  is  a  medium-sized  international  NGO  seeking  a  driven  and  enthusiastic
livelihoods
Programmes  Manager  to  help  shape  and  deliver  our  conservation  and  rural
programmes in Madagascar. This is a unique opportunity to take on real responsibility early in your
career,  working  at  the  heart  of  an  organisation  that  combines  hands-on  community impact with
evidence-led programming.

This  role  is  ideal  for  an early-career development professional with two to four years’ experience
who is ready to step into managing people, projects and partnerships. You will work closely with a
diverse team of national and international colleagues, taking the lead on programme design, grant
writing, reporting and evaluation, and playing a key role in strengthening and growing SEED’s work.

To succeed in this role, you will need proven experience in grant writing, a strong understanding of
conservation  and  rural  livelihoods  programming,  and  the  ability  to  work  confidently  to  a  high
standard in written and spoken English. These skills are essential and candidates will need to have
these to be considered for this post.

SEED  Madagascar  is  a  British  charity  working  in  long-term  partnership  with  communities  in  the
southeast of Madagascar. Our integrated approach brings together community health, WASH, rural
livelihoods,  education  and  conservation  to  support  sustainable,  locally  led  change.  Alongside
implementation,  we  place  strong  emphasis  on  learning,  research  and  publication—ensuring that
the  work  you  help  lead  in  Madagascar  contributes  to  international  best  practice  and  your  own
professional development.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar

Contract minimum duration: 2 years

Probationary period: 3 months

Terms and conditions: Local salary, plus £1,200 contribution to flight and £650 to insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Development

1.
Work  with  national  and  international  staff  to  design  livelihood  and  conservation
projects  that  fulfil  local  needs  and  align  with  SEEDs  strategic  aim,  taking  into  account  past
learning, international best practice, contextual constraints and government objectives.

2.
Oversee  the  development  of  project  frameworks  (e.g.,  Log  Frames  and  Theory  of
Change) and proposals to ensure they are representative of the community needs whilst being
attractive to donors.

3.
Support the team to conduct research into international and national development best
practice and funding opportunities for the conservation and sustainable livelihoods programmes

4.
Ensure  the  high  standard  of  all  project  documents  submitted  to donors to secure the
ongoing  funding of SEED’s projects – currently at around £150,000 per annum across all active
interventions

Identify  partners  and  build  networks  and  collaborations  across  the  conservation  and

5.
sustainable livelihoods programmes to increase the impact of SEEDs work in these areas

6.
Use  evidence-based advocacy from research and project findings in briefing papers for
staff,  local  and  regional  stakeholders,  and  government  departments  to  inform  regional  and
national development strategy.

Programme Management

Provide timely updates to the Programme and Funding Coordinator of project activities

7.
and support them to communicate any changes in project activities to donors when necessary.

8.
Oversee effective systems for monitoring project progress against activity plans, working
with project teams to ensure objectives are met and using learning from ongoing evaluation to
inform the development of projects.

Conduct  fieldwork  and  monitoring  visits  to project sites when appropriate and ensure

9.
observations are fed back into ongoing project design.

People Management

10.
Recruit,  support,  manage,  review  and  provide  professional  development  to a team of
Programme  Interns, Officers and Specialists, delegating to and managing their work to achieve
departmental objectives and support organisational ethos and strategy.

11.
Foster essential cross-cultural collaboration and learning, providing support to both the
national  and  international  teams  to  bridge  gaps  in  understanding  and  priorities  for  project
development and implementation.

Provide  pastoral  care,  guidance,  and  act  as  a  role  model,  both  professionally  and

12.
personally, for a team of early career professionals living in country.

Budget Management

Oversee the development of budgets, including full cost allocation with consideration of

13.
the organisational strategy and priorities over the coming years.

Provide monthly overview of financial reports, ensuring project spending is on track and

14.
identifying trends in expenditure, and management of exchange rate gains.

General

15.
Provide core support to t...

Pro Bono PR & Media Consultant (Part-Time)

Position Overview

SEED Madagascar is seeking a Pro Bono PR & Media Consultant to expand the organisation’s
international visibility and amplify awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing
communities in Madagascar. This role will focus on securing high-profile media coverage, cultivating
relationships with journalists, and identifying opportunities for SEED’s voice to be featured
internationally.

We are looking for an experienced PR professional with existing contacts and proven expertise in
media outreach who is motivated to use their skills to contribute to sustainable development and
conservation.

About the organisation

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of
Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, sustainable livelihoods, education
infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to
international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.

Location: Remote
Timeframe: Long-term, part-time, flexible (approx. 1–2 days per week)

Duties and responsibilities

●

Identify and secure opportunities for SEED’s work and stories to be featured in international
news outlets, podcasts, and other platforms.

●  Leverage existing media contacts and networks to build SEED’s global visibility.

●  Draft, edit, and pitch press releases, op-eds, and feature stories that communicate SEED’s

mission and impact.

●  Provide strategic advice to SEED’s Media & Communications team on positioning and PR best

practices.

●  Arrange interviews, guest articles, and media appearances for SEED staff and leadership.

●  Monitor and report on media coverage, highlighting reach and impact.

●  Support capacity building within SEED’s communications team, sharing knowledge and

contacts where relevant.

Person specification

Essential

●  Significant professional experience in PR, journalism, or media outreach.

●  Strong existing network of international media contacts, with proven success in placing

stories.

●  Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to pitch compelling

narratives.

●  Strategic mindset with the ability to advise and mentor less experienced team members.

●  Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently in a remote context.

●  Commitment to SEED’s ethos, values, and mission, with cultural sensitivity and respect.

Desirable

●  Experience working with NGOs, particularly in development, conservation, or humanitarian

fields.

●  Knowledge of Madagascar or wider global south contexts.

Application procedure

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 lisa@seedmadagascar.org.

There will be an initial exercise, after which short-listed applicants will have an initial informal online
interview with Madagascar based staff followed by a formal interview.

Please note: AI generated cover letters and recruitment exercises will not be processed.

We value concise and focused applications. To help us review all submissions efficiently, please limit
your CV to a maximum of four pages. Unfortunately, longer CVs cannot be considered.

Application Deadline: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on
an ongoing basis throughout this period.

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.

Location: Remote (online meetings)Time commitment: Approx. one morning every 1–2 monthsType: Volunteer role

About Ategi

At Ategi, we believe everyone deserves the right support to live a fulfilling life. We work alongside people with additional needs, their families, and carers to create safe, supportive, and meaningful opportunities within their communities.

About the Role

We’re looking for Shared Lives Panel Volunteers to join our panel and help ensure Shared Lives carers meet Ategi’s high standards.

As a panel volunteer, you’ll review carer assessment and re-approval documents, take part in online panel meetings, and contribute your professional judgement to support fair, consistent decision-making. You’ll work alongside Ategi staff and fellow panel members in a respectful, collaborative environment.

This role plays a vital part in safeguarding and quality assurance within Shared Lives.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a real impact – Help ensure people with additional needs are supported by safe, skilled, and compassionate carers
• Use your experience for good – Apply your judgement, communication skills, or professional background in a meaningful way
• Learn and develop – Gain insight into social care, safeguarding, and assessment processes
• Flexible commitment – Around one morning every month or two, with meetings held online
• Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside experienced professionals in a values-driven organisation
• Support fair decisions – Help maintain consistency and high standards across the Shared Lives service

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in social care, Shared Lives, or supporting people with additional needs, or
• Are an experienced professional looking to stay connected to the sector, or
• Are studying for a Master’s or PhD in a related field, or
• Are a trainee social worker or early-career professional keen to build your experience

We welcome applications from people at different stages of their careers — what matters most is sound judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to values-led decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents
• Take part in panel discussions and contribute informed views
• Support decisions on whether carers meet Ategi’s standards
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Ategi’s Code of Conduct
• Attend training and keep up to date with relevant policies and guidance

Time Commitment

• Approximately one morning per month (sometimes every other month)
• Meetings usually run from 9:30am–12:30pm
• Fully remote — all meetings are held online

This role fits well alongside work, study, or other commitments.

How to Apply

If you’d like to be part of a values-driven organisation making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV and a short supporting statement to: hr@ategi.co.uk

Please tell us why you’re interested in the role and what experience you’d bring.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with a Locality or Scheme Manager.

Location: Remote (online meetings)Time commitment: Approx. one morning every 1–2 monthsType: Volunteer role

About Ategi

At Ategi, we believe everyone deserves the right support to live a fulfilling life. We work alongside people with additional needs, their families, and carers to create safe, supportive, and meaningful opportunities within their communities.

About the Role

We’re looking for Shared Lives Panel Volunteers to join our panel and help ensure Shared Lives carers meet Ategi’s high standards.

As a panel volunteer, you’ll review carer assessment and re-approval documents, take part in online panel meetings, and contribute your professional judgement to support fair, consistent decision-making. You’ll work alongside Ategi staff and fellow panel members in a respectful, collaborative environment.

This role plays a vital part in safeguarding and quality assurance within Shared Lives.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a real impact – Help ensure people with additional needs are supported by safe, skilled, and compassionate carers
• Use your experience for good – Apply your judgement, communication skills, or professional background in a meaningful way
• Learn and develop – Gain insight into social care, safeguarding, and assessment processes
• Flexible commitment – Around one morning every month or two, with meetings held online
• Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside experienced professionals in a values-driven organisation
• Support fair decisions – Help maintain consistency and high standards across the Shared Lives service

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in social care, Shared Lives, or supporting people with additional needs, or
• Are an experienced professional looking to stay connected to the sector, or
• Are studying for a Master’s or PhD in a related field, or
• Are a trainee social worker or early-career professional keen to build your experience

We welcome applications from people at different stages of their careers — what matters most is sound judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to values-led decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents
• Take part in panel discussions and contribute informed views
• Support decisions on whether carers meet Ategi’s standards
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Ategi’s Code of Conduct
• Attend training and keep up to date with relevant policies and guidance

Time Commitment

• Approximately one morning per month (sometimes every other month)
• Meetings usually run from 9:30am–12:30pm
• Fully remote — all meetings are held online

This role fits well alongside work, study, or other commitments.

How to Apply

If you’d like to be part of a values-driven organisation making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV and a short supporting statement to: hr@ategi.co.uk

Please tell us why you’re interested in the role and what experience you’d bring.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with a Locality or Scheme Manager.

Location: Remote (online meetings)Time commitment: Approx. one morning every 1–2 monthsType: Volunteer role

About Ategi

At Ategi, we believe everyone deserves the right support to live a fulfilling life. We work alongside people with additional needs, their families, and carers to create safe, supportive, and meaningful opportunities within their communities.

About the Role

We’re looking for Shared Lives Panel Volunteers to join our panel and help ensure Shared Lives carers meet Ategi’s high standards.

As a panel volunteer, you’ll review carer assessment and re-approval documents, take part in online panel meetings, and contribute your professional judgement to support fair, consistent decision-making. You’ll work alongside Ategi staff and fellow panel members in a respectful, collaborative environment.

This role plays a vital part in safeguarding and quality assurance within Shared Lives.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a real impact – Help ensure people with additional needs are supported by safe, skilled, and compassionate carers
• Use your experience for good – Apply your judgement, communication skills, or professional background in a meaningful way
• Learn and develop – Gain insight into social care, safeguarding, and assessment processes
• Flexible commitment – Around one morning every month or two, with meetings held online
• Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside experienced professionals in a values-driven organisation
• Support fair decisions – Help maintain consistency and high standards across the Shared Lives service

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in social care, Shared Lives, or supporting people with additional needs, or
• Are an experienced professional looking to stay connected to the sector, or
• Are studying for a Master’s or PhD in a related field, or
• Are a trainee social worker or early-career professional keen to build your experience

We welcome applications from people at different stages of their careers — what matters most is sound judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to values-led decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents
• Take part in panel discussions and contribute informed views
• Support decisions on whether carers meet Ategi’s standards
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Ategi’s Code of Conduct
• Attend training and keep up to date with relevant policies and guidance

Time Commitment

• Approximately one morning per month (sometimes every other month)
• Meetings usually run from 9:30am–12:30pm
• Fully remote — all meetings are held online

This role fits well alongside work, study, or other commitments.

How to Apply

If you’d like to be part of a values-driven organisation making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV and a short supporting statement to: hr@ategi.co.uk

Please tell us why you’re interested in the role and what experience you’d bring.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with a Locality or Scheme Manager.

Conservation Research Assistant
(Madagascar based)

Position Overview

As  a  Conservation  Research  Assistant  (RA)  with  SEED,  you will play a crucial role in supporting our
conservation  research  efforts  in the unique ecosystems of southeastern Madagascar. Working from
our base in Sainte Luce, you will be responsible for overseeing the management and support of the
volunteers  and  take  part  in  a  variety  of  research  tasks and data collection across our conservation
projects.   You  will  work  closely  with  and  report  to  the  Senior  Research  Assistants  to  ensure  the
smooth running of field operations and contribute to the success of conservation projects.

Location:
Timeframe:
Terms and conditions:   Voluntary post, 800,000 Ar per month to support with accommodation costs
(field-based food/transport provided) with a £650 contribution to insurance

Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
12 months

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1.  Data Collection & Research

o  Support the organisation and execution of the research schedule.
o  Lead data collection efforts in the field, ensuring high-quality and accurate data.
o  Make sure data is well organised, backed up, clean and accessible.
o  Assist in setting clear research objectives and ensuring they are consistently met.
o  Support  research  initiatives  focused  on  lemurs,  reptiles,  amphibians,  flora  and

emerging projects, including setting up transects and quadrats.

o  Assist  with  qualitative  research,  including  conducting  community  surveys  and

ensuring clear communication during meetings.

o  Support the development and application of research methodologies and protocols.

2.  Volunteer Management & Support

o  Coordinate the logistics and fieldwork for short term international volunteers.
o  Provide  training  and  supervision  on  field  research  techniques,  including  data

collection, species identification and research methodologies.

o  Offer regular feedback to volunteers and staff to ensure the continual development

of skills.

o  Provide  pastoral  care  and  support  for  volunteers  in  the  field,  ensuring  their

well-being and managing any issues that arise.

o  Provide  guidance  to  volunteers  on  health  and  safety,  camp  etiquette  and  cultural
norms,  ensuring  good  relations  between  volunteers  and  both  national  and
international staff.

3.  Field Operations & Logistics

o  Assist  in  managing  the  logistics  of  fieldwork,  including  equipment  and  resource

coordination.

o  Ensure  all  research and fieldwork adheres to SEED’s protocols, including health and

safety guidelines.

o  Support

in  managing  the  research  camp  to  ensure  it  is  well-organised  and

functioning smoothly.

4.  Communication and dissemination of conservation programme

o  Facilitate communication between the research team, SEED staff and local guides.
o  Build  and  maintain  positive  relationships  with

local  guides,  volunteers  and

community members.

o  Provide  accurate  and  engaging  content  about  SEED’s  research  for  our website and

social media platforms, including photographs.

5.  Policy & Compliance

o  Ensure  compliance  with SEED’s policies, including safeguarding, anti-corruption and

whistleblowing procedures.

o  Participate  in  ongoing  training  to  promote  adherence  to  SEED’s  health,  safety  and

ethical standards.

6.  Additional Tasks

o  Assist with other tasks as requested by the Director of Programmes and Operations,
Conservation Research Coordinator, or Senior Research Assistant within the scope of
this role.

Personal specification:

•  Have  a  bachelor’s  degree  in  a  conservation  related  field,  and  at  least one year’s practical

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experience in field-based research
Previous experience with data collection and cleaning
Knowledge of primatology, herpetology, ornithology, and/or botany is desirable
Previous  experience  of  collecting  data  using  GPS  devices  and  mobile  data collection apps
such as KOBO, Epicollect, or ODK
Experience of working with volunteers or providing pastoral care

•
•  Hold a current First Aid certificate
•  Demonstrate  an  understanding  of  and  commitment  to  SEED  Madagascar’s  ethos  and

approach and be a good ambassador for SEED Madagascar at all times

•  Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
•  Have  the  ability  and  desire  to  work  with  teams  from  different  economic  and  cultural

backgrounds and across multiple language barriers

•  Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures
•  Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations
•  Demonstrate  an  awareness  of  and  comfort  with

increased  social  and  professional

responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect

•  Demonstrate  the  ability,  social  skills  and  confidence  to  give cl...

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead
Madagascar

SEED  Madagascar  is  a  British  Charity  working  in  partnership  with  communities  in  southeast  Madagascar.  We
integrate  high  quality  community  health,  rural  livelihoods,  education  infrastructure,  water,  sanitation,  and
hygiene  (WASH),  and  conservation  programmes  to  support  long  term,  sustainable  change  and  add  to
international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.

Position Overview

Based  in  the  coastal  town  of  Fort  Dauphin,  this  post  will  lead  on  the  provision  of Monitoring, Evaluation and
Learning (MEL) support to Project Miatrika which provides emergency food assistance, strengthens local health
system  management  and  works  directly  with  rural  health  centre  staff  to enhance regional maternal and child
health outcomes.   The successful candidate will work within a combined National and International staff team to
refine, develop and lead MEL processes across the project. Predominantly office-based in Fort-Dauphin, the MEL
Lead will travel occasionally to visit project sites.

This  exciting  post  would  suit  an  early-career MEL Officer with two to four years of experience in an in-country
post developing and managing MEL systems.

It is essential that the post holder has this MEL experience and can work in English and French to a high standard
– at least C1 as part of the interview will be held in French.   Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not
be considered.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Contract duration: 9 months
Probationary period: 3 months
Contract:  Local  stipend  covering reasonable living expenses; £1,200 contribution to flight; £650 contribution to
insurance; unaccompanied post

Primary Responsibilities

Coordination  and  oversight  of  MEL  procedures  and  strategies  to  ensure  progress  toward  project  outcomes;
completion  of  reports,  papers  and  other  documents  analysing  data  and  summarising findings and support on
project reporting; capacity-building for SEED staff and local partners to ensure high-quality MEL that aligns with
international standards and best practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Lead  the  design  and  implementation  of  rigorous  MEL  procedures  and  strategies  for  the  project  that
incorporates stakeholder feedback, adapt to local needs, and support high-quality implementation in line
with ongoing and emerging initiatives.

2.  Develop,  adapt  and  support  the  usage of MEL tools, such as knowledge, attitude, and practice surveys,

and focus group discussion guides to maximise effective data collection.

3.  Lead  the  adaptation of technical information/evidence/MEL findings into audience appropriate formats,
for internal and external dissemination which informs future programming and project development.

4.  Oversee  data  collection,  cleansing,  management  and  analysis  of  data  from  a  range  of  sources  to

determine progress towards results for the project.

5.  Coordinate  the implementation of MEL tools, particularly using the Kobo toolkit, supporting on building

capacity across SEED.

6.  Support  the  Head  of  Programme  to  formulate  future  research  strategy,  ensuring  project  MEL captures

data adhering to international development indicators.

7.

Identify  technical  needs  and  the  resources  required  for  successful  MEL  and  make  appropriate
recommendations given locational and budgetary limitations.

8.  Support  on  MEL-related  capacity-building  for  SEED  staff  and local partners, including providing tailored
advice  to  the  Programmes/Implementation team to support MEL procedures, from the development of
MEL tools, to analysis and dissemination of findings to support use.

9.  Ensuring  quality  of  project  data  while  promoting  a  sustainable  MEL  approach  across  the  organisation,

including providing advice and support on strategic direction of MEL at SEED.

10. Ensure  all  of  SEED’s  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.

11. Other tasks within the broad outline of the role to support the development of MEL capacity across SEED,

agreed in partnership with the Heads of Programmes and Senior MEL Officer.

Person specification

●  Undergraduate  degree  in  International  Development,  Research  Methods,  Statistics,  or  related  field

(master’s degree desirable).

●  2-3 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, with demonstrated project management

skills and adaptability.

●  Experience  in  the  design,  refinement,  development  and  implementation  of  MEL  frameworks  for

international development and/or community health sectors.

●  Experience  leading  Results-Based  Mana...

Retail Shop Manager - Chester (CH1)

Please apply with your CV

We’re excited to be opening a brand-new charity retail shop in Chester, and we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Shop Manager to lead it from day one.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new store, build a strong volunteer team, and make a real difference in the local community while running a successful retail operation.

About the role:

Working Hours - 36 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)

Salary: £27,810

Overall purpose of the role: 

To be responsible, with help and support from the Head of Retail, for the day to day operation of a designated shop including recruiting and managing the team, ensuring that sales and profit targets are achieved, and full compliance with all policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities: 

• Ensure that the shop has appropriately skilled, trained and motivated staff and volunteers engaged to maximise the shops profitability and comply with all regulations and NWAA standards.

• Provide the Head of Retail

  with the necessary information relating to the employment of staff in the shop so that all necessary legislative and NWAA HR requirements are met, including accurate payment of staff and that up to date and accurate records of absences and any staff changes are maintained.