Program Manager

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: fostering a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

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About the role

The Program Manager’s role at the Cap Ternay hub is to oversee the effective day to day running of the program operations, as well as manage the staff and volunteers on base. The ideal candidate for this position will enjoy working with people and living communally. They will have experience with leadership, specifically staff and volunteer management, have a professional qualification in science/marine conservation, and expertise in operations.

Role and responsibilities:

• Oversee the day to day delivery of projects, including quality, impact and safety, and the overall effective functioning of the hub.
• Oversee day to day logistics of the program including participant arrivals, departures, visits off base, day to day needs and base scheduling.
• Oversee Health and Safety protocols to ensure the safety of all participants, staff and other visitors to the hub.
• Be the escalation point for any issues which arise at the hub, including participant complaints, medical issues, natural disasters etc.
• Work with the line manager to roll out and regularly improve a set of operating practices and experience standards (“OPES”) covering all key aspects of the hub’s programs.
• Connect and liaise with in-country partners to build and maintain relationships.
• Ensure the successful implementation and delivery of all GVI marketing and internal communication initiatives.
• In conjunction with central support and line manager, assist with recruiting and onboarding of new staff members.
• Responsible for financial and overall reporting of the hub.
• Ensure in-country legal compliance and maintain desired legal status through accurate and timely reporting.

About you

If you are ambitious, purpose-driven, and you have a great sense of humour,  we want to meet you. As an organisation, we know that welcoming a broad range of people with unique identities makes us powerful and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Personal attributes:

• You are outgoing with a passion for nature and the conservation thereof. You excel in problem-solving and love to work with people.
• Being fluid is your left arm, and resilient is your right.
• Your feet are firmly on the ground yet you are able to conquer the highest mountain if the occasion needs you to do so.
• Your sense of humour is accommodating and your understanding of diversity and inclusion is something you are very proud of. You are amazing as you are, and we’ll love having you on the team.

Professional skills and experience:

• 3-5 years of experience successfully managing staff
• 3-5 years of volunteer management experience
• Marine conservation experience
• RYA Boat Licence
• Education background in science/marine conservation
• Health and safety trained
• EFR Instructor
• Strong people, communication and time management skills
• Commitment, drive and enthusiasm to develop yourself and others
• Hardworking, with the ability to lead and problem solve
• Flexible, open-minded, adaptable team player
• Advantageous
  • Safety management experience
  • Experience living in remote conditions
  • PADI dive qualifications

Benefits

Here’s what our global team enjoys:

• Transparency – hear directly from the CEO consistently
• Leadership development
• In-house counselling support
• Growth opportunities across our 17 locations!

Package includes:

• Monthly Salary
• Accommodation
• Food
• Visa costs (if applicable)
• Emergency medical and travel insurance

To apply:

Please send your CV along with a cover letter stating why you feel you would be best suited to this position at GVI.

Please note: We will do our utmost to respond to all applicants, however, given the large volume of applications we receive, this isn’t always possible. If you do not hear back from us within three-four weeks, please take it that on this occasion your application was unsuccessful.