Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide specialist knowledge and experience within a team of National and International staff working with rural fishing communities on managing a small scale lobster fishery.

The successful candidate will lead on providing international best practice, work alongside the Project Development Officer in reporting and the development of additional activities and support the Project Co-ordinator in managing and monitoring the activity. They will also support the team to develop training resources and support the development of a sustainable lobster fisheries management strategy. The specialist will travel regularly between SEED’s office in Fort Dauphin and SEED’s Conservation Research Camp in Sainte Luce, where the project is based.

This exciting post would suit someone with a Masters degree in a relevant field and experience in implementation of similar initiatives in a similar developing country context.