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Position Overview
An exciting and unique internship opportunity to work closely with key senior operational staff in a respected UK international development charity; this position has strong vocational content for anyone looking to break into the international development sector with future possibilities of progression into roles within the UK and/or Madagascar.
The post holder will gain hands-on experience in international development, gain understanding and skills across a wide range of duties associated with programmes development, corporate fundraising, volunteer coordination, and practical charity management.
The internship spans a minimum of six months and is a remote role. The diversity of activities that will be undertaken provides training for an early-career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work.
Reporting to: Grants and Administrative Assistant
Location: Remote
Commitment: Part-time, two days a week for a minimum of six months - with full flexibility to choose which two days you work, and the option to adjust or change those days as needed.
Salary: N/A (voluntary)
Responsibilities:
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Supporting the Programmes & Partnership Manager in securing trust and foundation funding, which will include: performing donor research; drafting, proofreading, and editing grant applications and reports (in part or in full); and ad hoc administration relating to donor management.
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Supporting the Corporate Liaison Officer to secure corporate funding, which will include: researching potential donor companies; supporting corporate facing marketing materials; and supporting creation of report and proposal materials.
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Supporting the Managing Director and the Director of Programmes and Operation, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation, which will include: preparing financial reports and documentation; note taking at trustees’ meetings; supporting development of policy and procedural documentation; building on fundraising and networking opportunities; and supporting the recruitment process.
It should be noted that the successful candidate will take on a variety of tasks outlined above. While SEED Madagascar will make every attempt to tailor the tasks to the post-holder’s desired area of experience, this will be balanced by the priorities of the organisation.
Desired Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Qualifications
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Hold or be studying towards an undergraduate degree in or relating to international development (or have equivalent professional/experiential background).
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Knowledge and/or keen interest in development and/or conservation issues facing least developed countries such as Madagascar; previous experience living or working in a developing country would be an asset.
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Knowledge and/or keen interest in at least one of SEED Madagascar’s five core areas (community health; sustainable livelihoods; environmental conservation; education infrastructure and water, sanitation and hygiene); previous experience of community-based work would be an asset.
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Excellent analytical skills and ability to gather and assimilate information from various sources, compile documents (reports and proposals), and identify lessons learnt and best practice.
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Sound ability to adapt material for different audiences.
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Be able to conduct internet research.
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Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Be able to financially support themselves for the duration of their internship as there is no stipend available for travel or sustenance.
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Strong written English is essential, French and/or Malagasy would be an asset.
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Be willing to take on mundane tasks such as drafting thank you notes for donors
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position Overview
This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.
This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.
Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world
Time zone: East Africa Time
Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week
Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer
About the organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is a survivor-led community interest company dedicated to exposing the impact of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, addiction, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction within Black communities and beyond.
Through podcasts, survivor stories, education, events, research, coaching, advocacy, and community support, we help individuals heal, break destructive cycles, and build stronger families and communities.
As we continue to grow nationally and internationally, we are seeking a Volunteer Central Operations Director to create structure, accountability, and operational excellence across all volunteer departments.
Job Purpose
The Volunteer Central Operations Director serves as the operational backbone of the organisation, ensuring departments, projects, and volunteer teams work efficiently, meet deadlines, and deliver measurable outcomes.
The role oversees project delivery, performance monitoring, reporting systems, KPI tracking, volunteer accountability, and cross-department coordination, helping turn organisational vision into effective execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate organisational operations across all volunteer departments.
- Manage the Central Operations Team, including Analysts, Coordinators, and Assistants.
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and objectives are achieved.
- Monitor organisational performance, identify risks and bottlenecks, and implement solutions.
- Establish accountability systems, workflows, reporting processes, and operational procedures.
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, departmental scorecards, and performance reports.
- Track volunteer engagement, project progress, fundraising outcomes, and organisational impact.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between departments.
- Lead operational meetings and support monthly performance reviews.
- Produce reports, risk assessments, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Support implementation of organisational priorities and strategic initiatives.
- Mentor department leaders and promote volunteer engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
- Experience leading teams, projects, programmes, or organisational operations.
- Strong project management, organisational, and planning skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Experience developing systems, processes, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience building stakeholder relationships and facilitating collaboration.
- Ability to motivate, support, and manage volunteers and team leaders.
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently within a remote environment.
- Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Airtable, Notion, Slack, and Teams.
- Experience in charities, CICs, volunteer-led organisations, operations management, programme management, or community development is desirable.
- Understanding of trauma-informed, survivor-led, or social impact organisations is beneficial.
- Passion for social impact and commitment to our mission.
Volunteer Benefits
- Opportunity to help build a national survivor-led movement.
- Executive leadership experience.
- Leadership training and mentoring.
- Professional references upon successful service.
- Opportunity to influence organisational strategy.
- Meaningful social impact and legacy-building work.
- Potential future paid leadership opportunities as the organisation grows.
Additional Notes
This role may not be suitable if you:
- Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work.
- Dislike reporting, accountability, or performance tracking.
- Are seeking immediate paid employment.
- Are uncomfortable using data and analysis to support decision-making.
To Apply
Please send:
- Your CV, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile (if available).
- A short introduction about yourself.
- Why this mission resonates with you.
- Relevant experience, skills, ideas, or vision you would bring to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.