Location: Morondava, Madagascar with regular travel to Maintirano and Belo sur Mer; to the capital city Antananarivo, and occasionally to other locations in Madagascar and internationally.

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration: Fixed term- 2 year contract, with a 3-month probation period

Contract type: National contract

Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience

Organisation overview

Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation working to rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities. We’re committed to protecting marine biodiversity in ways that benefit coastal people. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and where there is a fundamental unmet need to support human development.

Summary job description

The Midwest Madagascar Regional Manager (MWRM) is an important leadership role within the Blue Ventures Madagascar programme team. The MWRM is responsible for overseeing the safe, effective and efficient delivery of Blue Ventures’ activities in two vital ecosystems in The Mid West of Madagascar – Barren Isles (Maintirano) and Belo sur Mer.

Setting the example for our culture and values, you will lead a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, team of 30+ colleagues across two coastal locations (Maintirano and Belo sur Mer), and our support office in Morondava. Driving continuous improvement in operational effectiveness, the MWRM is responsible for creating a positive professional environment that protects, nurtures and develops the talents of our team.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, proactive and organised individual, with strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in managing large projects, building partnerships and developing strategies in the development and/or conservation sectors.

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