Community Program Coordinator - Madagascar

Location: Nosy Be, Madagascar | Start Date: 1 July 2026 | Duration: 1 year

🇲🇬 Lead Community Impact In Nosy Be 

🌎 BRING YOUR PASSION FOR EDUCATION TO LIFE WHERE IT MATTERS MOST

You’re passionate about sustainable development, thrive in fast-paced, field-based environments, and want to contribute to meaningful, real-world impact. You’re ready to step into a role where your teaching and leadership skills can help drive outcomes that matter.

At GVI, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to something bigger, while growing both professionally and personally.

✨ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

In this role, you are the bridge between strategy and execution. Your work ensures that our programs are impactful, our teams are supported, and our presence continues to create meaningful, sustainable change.

You play a key role in delivering high-quality experiences while contributing to long-term impact in the communities and environments we work in.

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Leading community development and education projects, including long-term objective setting and weekly scheduling.
• Overseeing international volunteers, providing mentorship, and delivering orientations and training sessions.
• Teaching English classes and facilitating participatory workshops for the local community.
• Assisting with daily base operations, including logistics, health and safety, and social media updates.
• Monitoring and evaluating projects through data collection and report writing to ensure high-quality impact.
• Maintaining strong community relationships as a representative of GVI.

🚀 WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Proven experience in teaching and community development.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage groups and complex timetables.
• Excellent communication skills for public speaking and managing diverse groups.
• A resilient and adaptable mindset, staying calm in challenging field situations.
• A people-centric approach, enjoying time spent nurturing and mentoring participants.

Bonus if you also have:

• TEFL Qualification or equivalent.
• First Aid qualification.
• Previous experience with GVI

🎉 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Monthly stipend
• Accommodation and meals provided
• Visa support (where applicable)
• Emergency medical and travel insurance
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for progression across our global locations
• A collaborative, purpose-driven working environment

🌴LIVING & WORKING CONDITIONS

Our locations are often dynamic, hands-on, and immersive environments. Working with us means:

• Being comfortable with living in a remote location. 
• Living and working within a close-knit team
• Adapting to changing schedules and operational needs
• Engaging fully in both work and community life

Click here to see what the team is up to!

WORKING AT GVI

At GVI, we're driven by the desire to make a positive impact on our planet and its people. Our dedicated teams are actively working to address global challenges, and together, we leverage a diverse set of specialised skills to pursue a shared vision: cultivating a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Working at GVI is fast-paced and fun. You will join a community that values passion, authenticity, and innovation, and where we treat each other with respect. But we can do better than words to show you who we are! To see what it's really like to work for GVI: 

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👥 Meet the Team 

✅ YOUR NEXT STEP

This is more than a diving job - it’s a chance to pass on your skills, support marine conservation, and become part of something bigger than yourself.

Please send us your CV and a short Cover Letter sharing why this role is the right fit for you.

Kindly note: We genuinely appreciate every application we receive. If you haven’t heard from us within 3–4 weeks, it likely means we’ve moved forward with other candidates this time. That said, we’d love for you to stay connected and consider applying again in the future!