Position Vacancy. Melaky Regional Manager, Madagascar. Organisation overview. Summary job description. Location: Maintirano, Madagascar

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1 Blue Ventures Conservation North Road, London N7 9DP Tél. : +44 (0) info@blueventures.org Registered charity # Position Vacancy Melaky Regional Manager, Madagascar Location: Maintirano, Madagascar Closing date for applications: 14th December 2018 Start date: 1st March 2019 Contract duration: One-year with three-months probationary period Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience Organisation overview Blue Ventures develops transformative approaches for nurturing and sustaining locally led marine conservation through an integrated approach addressing environmental and health issues. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and we are committed to protecting marine biodiversity in ways that benefit coastal people. Summary job description In the Melaky region, Blue Ventures is responsible for the implementation of the Barren Isles Marine Protected Area (BI MPA). It aims at preserving and locally managing the richness of the sea resources with and for the Vezo communities, who heavily depend on them. The Barren Isles archipelago is one of the last areas of high marine biodiversity in Madagascar, but it is threatened by increasing pressures from human activities and climate change. Melaky is also one of the most remote regions of the country, which limits economic opportunities. The Barren Isles MPA is a critically important chance to support the livelihoods of fishing communities, implement a good local governance of fisheries and inform local and national policies by providing lessons learned and examples of good practices. The Regional Manager will report directly to the Country Director. He/she will lead the development and the implementation of the strategy to reach sustainable local resources management in the BI MPA and

2 potentially in other sites in the Melaky region, bringing input to BV strategies at the national and international levels and identifying good practices and lessons learned to be shared with colleagues and partners. This position offers a tremendous opportunity to engage in marine conservation with Vezo communities in a region with significant challenges but also a high potential. The Barren Isles still have some of the best-preserved fishing stocks in the Western Indian Ocean, and the work of Blue Ventures has the potential to generate a precious example of sustainable community-based fisheries management. The position comes with a large set of responsibilities, from strategy development to team management, implementation of activities,, communication, partnerships, and grants management. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate, who is resourceful, proactive and culture-sensitive, with proven experience in project management, strategy development and a great ability to adapt and integrate into the field in a remote region. He/she should be passionate by marine conservation and community development, and ready to take up a professional challenge in an off-road context. The Regional Manager Melaky will be based in Maintirano with frequent travels to Antananarivo and other BV sites in Madagascar, and occasional travel to the BV headquarters in the UK. Responsibilities Strategy development and implementation - Inform and strengthen the Barren Isles / Melaky strategy and contribute to the overall BV strategy with insights from the site, in close collaboration with the National Programmes Leads and the Head of Policy and Outreach - Ensure that the Barren Isles / Melaky team is fully engaged in defining the strategy and has ownership of the vision, goals and strategic priorities - Update the strategy on a regular basis with the team Team management - Ensure each staff has an updated performance and professional development plan - Lead the yearly staff appraisal process - Coordinate with the BI team line-managers to identify gaps in terms of human resources and skills, and support recruitment and training Activities coordination and implementation - Supervise the Operations Manager at the site and provide overall site management, making sure funds and equipment are used adequately and according to the operational procedures in place, in close collaboration with the National Head of Operations - Make sure the health and safety protocols are thoroughly implemented and respected by all team members (with the Operations Manager at the site) - Ensure work plans and operational budgets are implemented and monitored (with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer at the site) - Ensure activities from the different programmes are well planned and coordinated by the team - Contribute to the grants reports and proposal writing with the team in the UK

3 Partnerships and communication - Support the staff in their collaboration with the fishing communities according to BV s communities first prime value and approach - Maintain and strengthen the local partnerships with the regional and local authorities as well as the relevant other NGOs and projects - Provide regular information for internal and external communication, identifying in advance specific topics and events to share with the communication team Skills and experience Required - At least three years experience in project management, ideally in marine conservation, local management of natural resources, in Madagascar or in a comparable country - Knowledge of small-scale fisheries issues and opportunities - Ability to provide leadership and team management in a multicultural context - Competencies and experience in supporting staff professional development - Ability to think strategically and track record of fostering innovation in projects - Ability to create and maintain strong partnerships with other organisations - Budget management and donor reporting experience - Fluency in French and English - Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit - Strong written and oral communication skills Desired - Fluency in Malagasy - Experience living in a remote location - Good team building skills Why work with us Mission : We operate at the frontline of some of the world's most pressing environmental and social problems, innovating effective and scalable responses with tropical coastal communities. We are recognised as a transformative force in our sector. Working style: We're a fast-moving social enterprise, quick to embrace and implement promising ideas without bureaucracy. Autonomy: We expect and support our staff to take a lead in their own work, offering scope for creativity and strategic input.

4 Professional development: We challenge and support our staff to grow their skills, providing considerable exposure to different work experiences and training opportunities. Adventure: We offer extensive opportunities for travel, working in diverse environmental and cultural contexts. Family: We look out for one another as we work closely together in challenging situations, celebrating successes and spurring each other on when the going gets tough. Values: Our organisational values are central to everything we do: Communities first Above all, we listen to community needs, responding in a sensitive and pragmatic way for long lasting benefits. Passion & belief Our mission is urgent and critical, we believe that our models work, and we are determined to get the job done. Valued people & effective teams We work in diverse and inclusive teams where all members have a voice and influence. We are effective because our work is integrated across teams and projects. Innovation & courage We are resourceful and creative. We are prepared to take risks and challenge broken paradigms. Openness & humility We are an open source social enterprise. We work in a transparent and collaborative way to pass on what we learn to others who share our vision and passion. Grounded in evidence We have high standards and are not afraid to be self critical. If we see something that doesn t work, we change tack until we re on the right course. Application process Candidates should apply online from the website, by December 14, Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and first-round interviews may be conducted with short-listed candidates before the application deadline. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.

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