SEED MADAGASCAR

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 to the
volunteers  and  take  part  in  a  variety  of  research  tasks and data collection across our conversation
projects.   You  will  work  closely  with  and  report  to  the  Senior  Research  Assistant  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  Assist in setting clear research objectives and ensuring they are consistently met.
o  Lead  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.
o  Assist in the development of new research protocols and methodologies.
o  Help  analyse  research  data  and  contribute  to  the  write-up  of  research  findings,

reports, and papers.
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.

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 Bachelors in a conservation related field, and at least one years practical experience

in field-based research
Previous experience with data collection and cleansing
Knowledge of either primatology, herpetology or botany is desirable
Previous experience of collecting data with a working knowledge of GPS and/or GIS
Experience of working with volunteers or providing pastoral care

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•  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 clear guidance and support to
other  members  of  the  team  in  respect  of  the  philosophy  and  procedures  of  SEED
Madagascar in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
•
Experience of volunteering programmes or the ability to manage and support volunteers
•  Be  punctual  and  be  able  to  work  to  tight  deadlines  in an organised manner and to a high

standard

•  Have a flexible and patient attitude

•  Have excellent problem-solving skills
•  Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

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 while adding
to International best practice through research and publication.

More information on the work of SEED can be found at www.madagascar.co.uk

Application procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take
up  this  position  and  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.

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

Application Deadline: Monday 5th January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will  have  an  initial  informal  interview
with  Madagascar  based  staff  and  short-listed  applicants  will then be offered an interview with the
London team.

*Please  note  that  the  expected  in-country  start  date  for  this  position  will  be  the  end  of  March
2026.

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

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 A2-B2
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
intermediary of organisational priorities to the wider team

18. Work flexibly, including changing work priorities at short notice to meet short deadlines
19. Ensure  all  of  SEED's  policies  and  procedures  are  evident  throughout  the  work  of  the

department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti corruption

20. Act  as  a  temporary  stand-in  for  the  Director  of  Programmes  &  Operations  and/or  other

Programme Heads when required during a period of leave and absences

Required skills & experience:

●  At least a first degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in WASH, international

development, or related discipline

●  Sound knowledge of international development frameworks and contemporary global issues

facing countries in the global south

●  Sound knowledge of and interest in WASH issues and approaches
●  Minimum of 2 years’ experience of WASH projects in a developing context
●  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grant writing and proven record of success
●  Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in line management and/or project

management

●  Familiarity with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory

of Change models, Budgets Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks

●  Fluency in English (written and spoken) with excellent written communication skills, to the

level of editing English documents for publication

●  Needs to be able to follow meetings in French, so an A2-B2 level in French is required
●  Excellent listening and verbal communication skills, and a flexible and patient attitude
●  Excellent proposal and report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling

project proposals and reports and the ability to tailor written information to various
audiences

●  Cross-cultural negotiation skills and a curiosity in effective work practices in a cross-cultural
setting. Ability and desire to build capacity both within international and national teams
●  Ability and desire to develop, support and manage a team of volunteers and staff, and to

oversee the Project Development internship programme

●  Ability to demonstrate and support staff to develop appropriate professional and social

attitudes required for living in another country, and to manage these aspects of volunteers’
behaviour when required

●  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
●  Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, with demonstrable ability in gathering and

assimilating facts and data from various sources

●  Experience of living and working in a developing country with the ability and desire to work
with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language
barriers

Application procedure:

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take
up  this  position  and  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.

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 5th January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will  have  an  initial  informal  interview
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.

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’ professional experience of securing funding, project management, donor

compliance and donor reporting

●  Familiarity with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory of

Change models, Budgets, Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks

●  Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent written communication skills, to the level of

editing English documents for publication to a very high standard

●  Excellent proposal and report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling

project proposals and reports and the ability to tailor written information to various audiences
●  Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good

ambassador for the organisation at all times

●  Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others
●  Experience of living and working in a developing country with 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 and

problem solve

●  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 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

●  Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those

that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately

●  Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high

standard

●  Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
●  Excellent listening and verbal communication skills and a flexible and patient attitude
●  Ability and desire to develop and support a team of volunteers and staff and to support the

Project Development internship programme

●  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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, rural 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. We are now looking for
entry level interns and officers to work alongside national staff and expand our team.

Application procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up
this position and 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.

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  5th  January  2026  at  23:59  GMT.  Applications  will  be  reviewed  on  an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will have an initial informal interview 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.

Programmes Manager - Community Health
Madagascar

Position Overview

We are a medium-sized NGO looking for a Programmes Manager to coordinate the development and
management of our Community Health Programme in Madagascar. This is a superb opportunity for a
development  professional  with  two  to  four  years  work  experience  to  work alongside national and
international staff, leading on the programme development, grant writing, reporting and evaluation
of SEED’s Community Health Programme.

This post would suit someone who has experience in international development and is now ready to
make the move into managing a team and a portfolio of projects. It is essential that the post holder
has grant writing experience, community health knowledge and is able to work in English to a high
standard. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

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

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Contract minimum duration: 2 years
Probationary period: 3 months
Terms and conditions: Local salary, plus £1,000 contribution to flight and £650 to insurance
Reporting to: Director of Programmes & Operations

Responsibilities:
Programme Development

1.  Work with national and international staff to design community health 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.

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

3.  Support  the  team  to  conduct  research  into  international  and  national  development  best

practice and funding opportunities for the Community Health Programme

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

5.

Identify  partners  and  build  networks  and  collaborations  across  the  Community  Health
Programme 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

7.  Provide  timely  updates  to  the  UK  based  Programme  and  Funding  Coordinator  of  project
activities 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

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

observations are fed back into ongoing project design.

People Management

10. Recruit,  support,  manage,  review  and  provide  professional  development  to  a  team  of
Programme  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

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

for a team of early career professionals living in country

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

Budget Management

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

organisational strategy and priorities over the coming years

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

identifying trends in expenditure, and management of exchange rate gains

General

15. 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 intermediary
of organisational priorities to the wider team

16. Work flexibly, including changing work priorities at short notice and working unsociable hours
when necessary to meet a short deadline, for example the submission of project funding
documents within the timeframe set by donors

17. Ensure  all  of  SEEDs  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 always promoted

18. Represent  SEED  Madagascar in external meetings with other agencies, donors, and partners

on the ground in Madagascar and in the UK

19. Act  as  a  temporary  stand-in  for  the  Director  of  Programmes  &  Operations  and/or  other

Programme Heads when required during a period of leave and absences

Required Skills & Experience
Essential

●  At  least  a  first  degree-level  qualification  or  equivalent  experience  in community health, or

related discipline

●  Sound knowledge of international development frameworks and contemporary global issues

facing least developed countries

●  Sound  knowledge  of  and  interest  in  community  health  issues  and  approaches  in  least

developed countries

●  Minimum of 2 years’ experience of community health projects in a developing context
●  Minimum  of  2  years’  professional  experience

line  management  and/or  project

in

management

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

●  Familiarity  with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory

of Change models, Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks

●  Fluency  in  English  (written  and  spoken)  with excellent written communication skills, to the

level of editing English documents for publication

●  Excellent listening and verbal communication skills, and a flexible and patient attitude
●  Excellent  proposal  and  report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling
project  proposals  and  reports  and  the  ability  to  tailor  written  information  to  various
audiences

●  Cross-cultural negotiation skills and a curiosity in effective work practices in a cross-cultural

setting

●  Ability and desire to build capacity both within international and national teams
●  Ability and desire to develop, support and manage a team of volunteers and staff
●  Ability  to  demonstrate  and  support  staff  to  develop  appropriate  professional  and  social
attitudes required for living in another country, and to manage these aspects of volunteers’
behaviour when required

●  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
●  Excellent  problem  solving  and  analytical  skills,  with  demonstrable  ability  in  gathering  and

assimilating facts and data from various sources

●  Experience  of living and working in a least developed country with the ability and desire to
work  with  teams  from  different  economic  and  cultural  backgrounds  and  across  multiple
language barriers

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take
up this position and 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

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

Applications deadline: Monday 5th January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview
with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the
London team.

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

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.

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

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  Management  approaches,  including  logframe  development  and

refinement (essential). Experience with participatory approaches to MEL is desirable.

●  Experience leading MEL-related capacity-building and cross-learning initiatives.
●  Clear, demonstrable understanding of research ethics.
●  Demonstrable  experience  of  coordinating  and  undertaking  data  collection  and  analysis,  for  both
qualitative  and  qualitative  data,  including  proficiency  in  Excel.  Experience  using  STATA,  SPSS  or  R  is
desirable.

●  Experience  managing, designing and uploading forms on data collection platforms, such as Kobo, Open

Data Kit, or SurveyCTO.

●  Strong ability and desire to work independently and within teams from different economic and cultural

backgrounds and across multiple language barriers, and to build capacity across cultures.

●  Strong ability to provide leadership and mentorship to direct reports, and others within the organisation.
●  Demonstrate  an  understanding  of  and  commitment  to  SEED’s  ethos  and  approach  and  be  a  good

ambassador for SEED at all times.

●  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.

●  Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEEDs policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED

works with and reporting any concerns appropriately.

●  Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard.
●  A flexible and patient attitude, with excellent problem-solving skills.
●  Excellent communication skills, including a sound ability to adapt material for different audiences.
●  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
●  Fluency in English and a high standard of French required

Application procedure

Interested  applicants  should  send  a  CV  and  covering  letter  in  English  outlining  why  they  wish  to  take up this
position  and  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.

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  5th  January  2026  at  23:59  GMT.  Applications  will  be  reviewed on an ongoing
basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will  have  an  initial  informal  interview  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.

Programme Officer – Schools, WASH and Solar

(Madagascar based)

Position Overview

This in-country post is based in our Schools, WASH and Solar Programme, and will support the
management and development of solar light libraries based in schools for springboarding electrification
in isolated, rural communities.

This is a superb opportunity for a passionate development professional with one to three years of
experience in grant writing, programme delivery and an interest in solar and education projects, who
would like to make the step into a management position.

The successful candidate will work alongside national and international staff, communities, partners and
a Solar consortium in Madagascar, supporting the grant writing, reporting, evaluation and continual
development of our Solar and Schools programmes.

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

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 while adding to
International best practice through research and publication.

More information on the work of SEED can be found at www.madagascar.co.uk

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: two years, extendable (probationary period 3 months)
Terms and conditions: Local salary, contribution to a return flight to post of £1,200 and insurance of £650
Reporting to: Programme Manager (Schools, WASH and Solar)

Duties and responsibilities:

Provide advice and support in the development of projects including: preparation and editing of funding
proposals; preparation and editing of reports for external stakeholders; monitoring and evaluation of
current projects; developing and updating guidelines and templates for external-facing materials; liaison
with the London project development team and local staff; and support and mentoring of interns and
junior officers.

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;

●  Support with first-stage editing of proposals and reports across the department to a high

standard and providing detailed, constructive feedback to Junior officers;

●  Lead on budget management and development alongside the Programme Manager and Head of

Department;

●  Lead on donor compliance and consortium engagement, working with the Programme Manager

and the implementation team to ensure that project milestones are met;

●  Work alongside the Programme Manager 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 any Junior Officers;

●  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;

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

and budget templates and style guidelines;

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

needed;

●  Support the growth of project development procedures, guidelines, and trainings, 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;

●  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;

●  Liaise closely with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times;
●  Complete any other tasks required by the Programme Manager or Director of Programmes and

Operations.

Person specification

●  Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in international development, solar provision

or have equivalent experience;

●  Minimum of 1-2 years’ professional experience of securing funding, project management, donor

compliance and donor reporting;

●  Familiarity with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory of

Change models, Budgets, Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks;

●  Fluency in written and spoken English and French with excellent written communication skills

and the ability to edit English documents to a very high standard;

●  Excellent proposal and report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling

project proposals and reports and the ability to tailor written information to various audiences;
●  Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good

ambassador for the organisation at all times;

●  Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others;
●  Experience of living and working in a developing country with 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 and

problem solve;

●  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 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;

●  Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those

that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately;

●  Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high

standard;

●  Be able to work both independently and as part of a team;
●  Excellent listening and verbal communication skills and a flexible and patient attitude;
●  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Application procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up
this position and 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.

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  5th  January  2026  at  23:59  GMT.  Applications  will  be  reviewed  on  an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will have an initial informal interview 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.

Junior Programme Officer - Schools, WASH and Solar

(Madagascar-based)

Position Overview

Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support
to our Schools, WASH and Solar projects. 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 with 1-2 years of experience who
can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of
overseas development.

It is essential that the post holder is able to work in English to a high standard and it would be desirable
to have at least basic French.  Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 1 year
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 WASH and Education infrastructure projects, learning from the project 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 writing regular social media updates,

blog posts, and website copy

●  Support the development of projects that fulfill local needs and sit within the aims of SEED,

taking into account research findings, contextual constraints, government objectives, and SEED’s
previous experience

●  Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Solar, Digital Learning, WASH
and Education infrastructure 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 supporting 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, assisting the MEL Specialist in
developing monitoring and evaluation tools, and completing MEL reports for projects

●  Work alongside the Programme Manager 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 anti-corruption, and undertake continual
training to ensure these are promoted at all times

●  Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Solar, WASH and Schools Project Coordinators,
Programmes Manager, Head of Department, and Director of Programmes and Operations to
further the aims and work of the organisation.

Person Specification

●  Hold an undergraduate in or relating to WASH, international development, or have transferable

skills or equivalent experience

●  Minimum of 1-3 years’ professional experience in securing funding, project management, donor

compliance, and donor reporting

●  Demonstrate excellent writing skills, previous experience in grant-writing is an asset
●  Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Environment and Sustainable Livelihoods,
Community Health, WASH and Education Infrastructure, and their interface with international

development; previous experience in WASH, Solar education, 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

●  Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures, and work with
teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds, 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 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

●  Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those

that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately

●  Fluent English is required.
●  Basic working knowledge of French is desirable though not essential.
●  Be punctual and be able to work in an organised manner to tight deadlines, and to a high

standard

●  Have a flexible and patient attitude
●  Have excellent problem-solving skills
●  Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up
this position and 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.

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

Application  Deadline:  Monday  5th  January  2026  at  23:59  GMT.  Applications  will  be  reviewed  on  an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise. Long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview 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.

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 5th January 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.

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

•
•
•

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  clear guidance and support to
other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED Madagascar
in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
Experience of volunteering programmes or the ability to manage and support volunteers

•

•  Be  punctual and be  able to work to tight  deadlines  in an organised manner and to a high

standard

•  Be organised, thorough, and capable of handling the logistics and high volume of data from

multiple projects at once

•  Have a flexible and patient attitude
•  Have excellent problem-solving skills
•  Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

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 while adding
to international best practice through research and publication.

More information on the work of SEED can be found at www.madagascar.co.uk

Application procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take
up this position and 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.

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

Application Deadline: Monday 5th January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview with
Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the London
team.

*Please note that the expected in-country start date for this position will be the end of March 2026.

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.

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

•
•
•

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 clear guidance and support to
other  members  of  the  team  in  respect  of  the  philosophy  and  procedures  of  SEED
Madagascar in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO
•
Experience of volunteering programmes or the ability to manage and support volunteers
•  Be  punctual  and  be  able  to  work  to  tight  deadlines  in an organised manner and to a high

standard

•  Be organised, thorough, and capable of handling the logistics and high volume of data from

multiple projects at once

•  Have a flexible and patient attitude
•  Have excellent problem-solving skills
•  Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

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 while adding
to international best practice through research and publication.

More information on the work of SEED can be found at www.madagascar.co.uk

Application procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take
up  this  position  and  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.

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

Application Deadline: Monday 5th January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will  have  an  initial  informal  interview
with  Madagascar  based  staff  and  short-listed  applicants  will then be offered an interview with the
London team.

*Please  note  that  the  expected  in-country  start  date  for  this  position  will  be  the  end  of  March
2026.

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.

Programme Officer – Schools, WASH and Solar

(Madagascar based)

Position Overview

This in-country post is based in our Schools, WASH and Solar Programme, and will support the
management and development of solar light libraries based in schools for springboarding electrification
in isolated, rural communities.

This is a superb opportunity for a passionate development professional with one to three years of
experience in grant writing, programme delivery and an interest in solar and education projects, who
would like to make the step into a management position.

The successful candidate will work alongside national and international staff, communities, partners and
a Solar consortium in Madagascar, supporting the grant writing, reporting, evaluation and continual
development of our Solar and Schools programmes.

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

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 while adding to
International best practice through research and publication.

More information on the work of SEED can be found at www.madagascar.co.uk

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: two years, extendable (probationary period 3 months)
Terms and conditions: Local salary, contribution to a return flight to post of £1,200 and insurance of £650
Reporting to: Programme Manager (Schools, WASH and Solar)

Duties and responsibilities:

Provide advice and support in the development of projects including: preparation and editing of funding
proposals; preparation and editing of reports for external stakeholders; monitoring and evaluation of
current projects; developing and updating guidelines and templates for external-facing materials; liaison
with the London project development team and local staff; and support and mentoring of interns and
junior officers.

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;

●  Support with first-stage editing of proposals and reports across the department to a high

standard and providing detailed, constructive feedback to Junior officers;

●  Lead on budget management and development alongside the Programme Manager and Head of

Department;

●  Lead on donor compliance and consortium engagement, working with the Programme Manager

and the implementation team to ensure that project milestones are met;

●  Work alongside the Programme Manager 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 any Junior Officers;

●  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;

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

and budget templates and style guidelines;

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

needed;

●  Support the growth of project development procedures, guidelines, and trainings, 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;

●  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;

●  Liaise closely with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times;
●  Complete any other tasks required by the Programme Manager or Director of Programmes and

Operations.

Person specification

●  Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in international development, solar provision

or have equivalent experience;

●  Minimum of 1-2 years’ professional experience of securing funding, project management, donor

compliance and donor reporting;

●  Familiarity with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory of

Change models, Budgets, Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks;

●  Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent written communication skills and the ability

to edit English documents to a very high standard;

●  C1 level in French to fully engage during meetings in French;
●  Excellent proposal and report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling

project proposals and reports and the ability to tailor written information to various audiences;
●  Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good

ambassador for the organisation at all times;

●  Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others;
●  Experience of living and working in a developing country with 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 and

problem solve;

●  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 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;

●  Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those

that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately;

●  Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high

standard;

●  Be able to work both independently and as part of a team;
●  Excellent listening and verbal communication skills and a flexible and patient attitude;
●  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Application procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up
this position and 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.

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  5th  January  2026  at  23:59  GMT.  Applications  will  be  reviewed  on  an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will have an initial informal interview 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.

Programmes Manager - Community Health
Madagascar

Position Overview

We are a medium-sized NGO looking for a Programmes Manager to coordinate the development and
management of our Community Health Programme in Madagascar. This is a superb opportunity for a
development  professional  with  two  to  four  years  work  experience  to  work alongside national and
international staff, leading on the programme development, grant writing, reporting and evaluation
of SEED’s Community Health Programme.

This post would suit someone who has experience in international development and is now ready to
make the move into managing a team and a portfolio of projects. It is essential that the post holder
has grant writing experience, community health knowledge, a minimum C1 level of French, and is
able  to  work  in  English  to  a high standard. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be
considered.

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

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Contract minimum duration: 2 years
Probationary period: 3 months
Terms and conditions: Local salary, plus £1,000 contribution to flight and £650 to insurance
Reporting to: Director of Programmes & Operations

Responsibilities:
Programme Development

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

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

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 Community Health Programme

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

5.

Identify  partners  and  build  networks  and  collaborations  across  the  Community  Health
Programme 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

7.  Provide  timely  updates  to  the  UK  based  Programme  and  Funding  Coordinator  of  project
activities 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

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

observations are fed back into ongoing project design.

People Management

10. Recruit,  support,  manage,  review  and  provide  professional  development  to  a  team  of
Programme  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

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

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

for a team of early career professionals living in country

Budget Management

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

organisational strategy and priorities over the coming years

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

identifying trends in expenditure, and management of exchange rate gains

General

15. 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 intermediary
of organisational priorities to the wider team

16. Work flexibly, including changing work priorities at short notice and working unsociable hours
when necessary to meet a short deadline, for example the submission of project funding
documents within the timeframe set by donors

17. Ensure  all  of  SEEDs  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 always promoted

18. Represent  SEED  Madagascar in external meetings with other agencies, donors, and partners

on the ground in Madagascar and in the UK

19. Act  as  a  temporary  stand-in  for  the  Director  of  Programmes  &  Operations  and/or  other

Programme Heads when required during a period of leave and absences

Required Skills & Experience
Essential

●  At  least  a  first  degree-level  qualification  or  equivalent  experience  in community health, or

related discipline

●  Sound knowledge of international development frameworks and contemporary global issues

facing least developed countries

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

●  Sound  knowledge  of  and  interest  in  community  health  issues  and  approaches  in  least

developed countries

●  Minimum of 2 years’ experience of community health projects in a developing context
●  Minimum  of  2  years’  professional  experience

line  management  and/or  project

in

management

●  Familiarity  with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory

of Change models, Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks

●  Fluency  in  English  (written  and  spoken)  with excellent written communication skills, to the

level of editing English documents for publication.

●  A minimum of C1 proficiency in French.
●  Excellent listening and verbal communication skills, and a flexible and patient attitude
●  Excellent  proposal  and  report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling
project  proposals  and  reports  and  the  ability  to  tailor  written  information  to  various
audiences

●  Cross-cultural negotiation skills and a curiosity in effective work practices in a cross-cultural

setting

●  Ability and desire to build capacity both within international and national teams
●  Ability and desire to develop, support and manage a team of volunteers and staff
●  Ability  to  demonstrate  and  support  staff  to  develop  appropriate  professional  and  social
attitudes required for living in another country, and to manage these aspects of volunteers’
behaviour when required

●  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
●  Excellent  problem  solving  and  analytical  skills,  with  demonstrable  ability  in  gathering  and

assimilating facts and data from various sources

●  Experience  of living and working in a least developed country with the ability and desire to
work  with  teams  from  different  economic  and  cultural  backgrounds  and  across  multiple
language barriers

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take
up this position and 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

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

Applications deadline: Monday 5th January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview
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.

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:
Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London,
W10 4LG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org
www.madagascar.co.uk

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  Management  approaches,  including  logframe  development  and

refinement (essential). Experience with participatory approaches to MEL is desirable.

●  Experience leading MEL-related capacity-building and cross-learning initiatives.
●  Clear, demonstrable understanding of research ethics.
●  Demonstrable  experience  of  coordinating  and  undertaking  data  collection  and  analysis,  for  both
qualitative  and  qualitative  data,  including  proficiency  in  Excel.  Experience  using  STATA,  SPSS  or  R  is
desirable.

●  Experience  managing, designing and uploading forms on data collection platforms, such as Kobo, Open

Data Kit, or SurveyCTO.

●  Strong ability and desire to work independently and within teams from different economic and cultural

backgrounds and across multiple language barriers, and to build capacity across cultures.

●  Strong ability to provide leadership and mentorship to direct reports, and others within the organisation.
●  Demonstrate  an  understanding  of  and  commitment  to  SEED’s  ethos  and  approach  and  be  a  good

ambassador for SEED at all times.

●  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.

●  Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEEDs policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED

works with and reporting any concerns appropriately.

●  Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard.
●  A flexible and patient attitude, with excellent problem-solving skills.
●  Excellent communication skills, including a sound ability to adapt material for different audiences.
●  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
●  Fluency in English is required.
●  C1 level in French is required.

Application procedure

Interested  applicants  should  send  a  CV  and  covering  letter  in  English  outlining  why  they  wish  to  take up this
position  and  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.

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  5th  January  2026  at  23:59  GMT.  Applications  will  be  reviewed on an ongoing
basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will  have  an  initial  informal  interview  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.

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 A2-B2
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
intermediary of organisational priorities to the wider team

18. Work flexibly, including changing work priorities at short notice to meet short deadlines
19. Ensure  all  of  SEED's  policies  and  procedures  are  evident  throughout  the  work  of  the

department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti corruption

20. Act  as  a  temporary  stand-in  for  the  Director  of  Programmes  &  Operations  and/or  other

Programme Heads when required during a period of leave and absences

Required skills & experience:

●  At least a first degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in WASH, international

development, or related discipline

●  Sound knowledge of international development frameworks and contemporary global issues

facing countries in the global south

●  Sound knowledge of and interest in WASH issues and approaches
●  Minimum of 2 years’ experience of WASH projects in a developing context
●  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grant writing and proven record of success
●  Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in line management and/or project

management

●  Familiarity with the use of project management tools including Logical Frameworks, Theory

of Change models, Budgets Activity Plans and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks

●  Fluency in English (written and spoken) with excellent written communication skills, to the

level of editing English documents for publication

●  A B2-C2 level in French is required, to fully engage in meetings and work succinctly with

national staff

●  Excellent listening and verbal communication skills, and a flexible and patient attitude
●  Excellent proposal and report writing and editing skills, with previous experience compiling

project proposals and reports and the ability to tailor written information to various
audiences

●  Cross-cultural negotiation skills and a curiosity in effective work practices in a cross-cultural
setting. Ability and desire to build capacity both within international and national teams
●  Ability and desire to develop, support and manage a team of volunteers and staff, and to

oversee the Project Development internship programme

●  Ability to demonstrate and support staff to develop appropriate professional and social

attitudes required for living in another country, and to manage these aspects of volunteers’
behaviour when required

●  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
●  Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, with demonstrable ability in gathering and

assimilating facts and data from various sources

●  Experience of living and working in a developing country with the ability and desire to work
with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language
barriers

Application procedure:

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take
up  this  position  and  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.

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 5th January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates  will  complete  an  exercise,  long-listed  applicants  will  have  an  initial  informal  interview
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.

UK Programmes & Office Assistant Intern

Position Overview

An exciting and unique internship opportunity to work closely with key senior operational staff in a
respected  UK  international  development  charity;  this  position  has  strong  vocational  content  for
anyone  looking  to  break  into  the  international  development  sector  with  future  possibilities  of
progression into roles within the UK and/or Madagascar.

The post holder will gain hands-on experience in international development, gain understanding and
skills across a wide range of duties associated with programmes development, corporate fundraising,
volunteer coordination, and practical charity management.

The internship spans a minimum of six months and is a remote role. The diversity of activities that will
be undertaken provides training 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 work.

Reporting to: Grants and Administrative Assistant
Location: Remote
Commitment: Part-time, two days a week for a minimum of six months - with full flexibility to choose
which two days you work, and the option to adjust or change those days as needed.
Salary: N/A (voluntary)

Responsibilities:

1.  Supporting the Programmes & Partnership Manager in securing trust and foundation funding,
which will include: performing donor research; drafting, proofreading, and editing grant
applications and reports (in part or in full); and ad hoc administration relating to donor
management.

2.  Supporting the Corporate Liaison Officer to secure corporate funding, which will include:
researching potential donor companies; supporting corporate facing marketing materials;
and supporting creation of report and proposal materials.

3.  Supporting the Managing Director and the Director of Programmes and Operation, to ensure
the smooth running of the organisation, which will include: preparing financial reports and
documentation; note taking at trustees’ meetings; supporting development of policy and
procedural documentation; building on fundraising and networking opportunities; and
supporting the recruitment process.

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London, W10
4LG

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org

www.madagascar.co.uk

It should be noted that the successful candidate will take on a variety of tasks outlined above. While
SEED Madagascar will make every attempt to tailor the tasks to the post-holder’s desired area of
experience, this will be balanced by the priorities of the organisation.

Desired Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Qualifications

●  Hold or be studying towards an undergraduate degree in or relating to international

development (or have equivalent professional/experiential background).

●  Knowledge and/or keen interest in development and/or conservation issues facing least
developed countries such as Madagascar; previous experience living or working in a
developing country would be an asset.

●  Knowledge and/or keen interest in at least one of SEED Madagascar’s five core areas
(community health; sustainable livelihoods; environmental conservation; education
infrastructure and water, sanitation and hygiene); previous experience of community-based
work would be an asset.

●  Excellent analytical skills and ability to gather and assimilate information from various

sources, compile documents (reports and proposals), and identify lessons learnt and best
practice.

●  Sound ability to adapt material for different audiences.
●  Be able to conduct internet research.
●  Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
●  Be able to financially support themselves for the duration of their internship as there is no

stipend available for travel or sustenance.

●  Strong written English is essential, French and/or Malagasy would be an asset.
●  Be willing to take on mundane tasks such as drafting thank you notes for donors

Application Procedure

Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a CV and covering letter in English
explaining how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description to Betty
Gisore, the Grants and Administrative Assistant , by email to betty.gisore@seedmadagascar.org.

Application deadline: January 5th , 2026, at 23:59 GMT.

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.

Seed Madagascar
Company No. 3796669
Charity No. 1079121

United Kingdom:Suite 7,
1a Beethoven Street,
London, W10
4LG

Madagascar:
Villa Rabemanda,
Ambinanikely,
B.P. 318, Tolagnaro

info@seedmadagascar.org

www.madagascar.co.uk