Programme Officer - Conservation and Rural Livelihoods

**Position Overview**
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious development professional to contribute directly to frontline conservation in one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse and threatened landscapes.

SEED’s conservation programme works alongside communities living at the edge of the island’s last remaining littoral forests - ecosystems of extraordinary ecological value. Through reforestation, biodiversity research and community-led conservation action, we support locally driven solutions that protect forests while strengthening livelihoods.

We are seeking a motivated Programme Development Officer with 1–3 years’ experience to play a central role in securing and sustaining this work. You will lead on developing high-quality funding proposals, managing donor relationships, producing compelling reports and supporting programme monitoring and evaluation. Working closely with both national implementation teams and international colleagues, you will ensure projects remain compliant, financially sound and strategically aligned.

This role is ideal for someone with field experience and a genuine passion for forest conservation and/or rural livelihoods, who is ready to take ownership of donor engagement and contribute meaningfully to long-term conservation impact.

Strong grant writing skills and exceptional written English are essential. Applicants without demonstrable experience in producing high-quality funding proposals and reports will not be considered.

*Title*: Programme Officer
*Location:* Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
*Timeframe*: 2 years, potential to extend
*Contract Type:* Local salary to support with accommodation and living costs (field-based food/transport provided); £1,200 contribution to flights and £650 towards insurance

**Core Duties**

- Support Junior Programme Officers and interns in compiling funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and international best practice in an engaging and professional manner
- Support Ju