Dive Instructor

We are looking for a Dive Instructor to join our Marine Conservation Team in Madagascar.

See the specifications for the position below.

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Madagascar, Nosy Komba Island

Duration:

1 month trial period
3 to 6 month contract

Inclusions:

Accommodation at our Turtle Cove Camp
3 Meals per day everyday

Not Included:

Flight and travel expenses
Insurance
Visa/visa renewal costs

Position Overview:

As a small organisation all must be flexible and prepared to get involved in all aspects of the company. There will be times when all staff will be requested to help with a certain project, and other times where responsibilities differ from the formal job description. In the main course of business however, jobs and tasks are as follows.

Responsibilities:

Identify volunteer assignments that provide meaningful work for volunteers
To assist in the research, survey and reporting activities of the project as agreed with MRCI and its partners
Assist in the management, training program and work schedule for volunteers for each project be successful in their positions, taking into account all safety, physical, logistic and financial considerations
Assist in briefing, supervising and motivating volunteers to carry out the research work
Ensure discipline and good behaviour is carried out throughout the project and volunteers.
Promote the volunteer program to gain community support of the volunteer program and MRCI
Ensure that information that is gathered is accurate.
Manage the project budget, requisition forms and keep a detail log of spending
Write detailed weekly report for the forest program
That information is gathered in an internationally accepted manner.
That information it is timorously forwarded to our partners or relative parties as may be necessary.
Communicate with project staff with regards to project and volunteers updates regularly
Compile and update field packs and training manuals for relevant projects and expeditions.
Manage other forest staff and interns
Work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers.
Orient volunteers to increase their understanding of MRCI and the role and responsibilities of volunteers.
Ensure that volunteer check-in procedures are followed and records of volunteer hours are maintained according to established procedures.
Ensure that volunteers receive the appropriate level of supervision.
Understand the risks associated with each volunteer position and take appropriate action to control the risks associated with the program.
Ensure that volunteers work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.
Ensure that volunteers are safely guided around the forest.
Have an active role in the regular update of social media pages.
Ensure head office receive updated and regular film and / or photographic materials in order to promote and advertise MRCI products.
Coordination and supervision of new arrival volunteer airport and hotel transfers where necessary.
Ensure a regular maintenance routine of MRCI equipment is adhered to; keeping accurate running time records