Madagascar Regional Health, Safety and Safeguarding Officer - South West

Location: South West, Madagascar (Andavadoaka, Tulear)

Application closing date: 12th May 2024

Contract status: National, full time 40 hours per week

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience

Salary Band: Officer

Reports to: Madagascar Health, Safety and Safeguarding Manager

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. 

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

This position will help coordinate Blue Ventures’ regional Health and Safety and Safeguarding (HSS) approach.

Reporting to the Madagascar Health, Safety, and Safeguarding Manager, this is a full-time role based in Andavadoaka.

With regular travel to work closely with colleagues, partners, field teams, and partner communities and provide emergency response as required.