.Location: Tenerife, SpainReporting to: Program ManagerStart Date: ASAP (Ideal start date January 2025)Duration of contract: 1-year (with possibility of extension)About GVIGVI Planet | GVI PeopleAt 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.We offer award-winning conservation and community development programs in 13 countries, all aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and led by our teams and experts from the communities we operate in.About the roleYou will work on the marine science conservation project and will be based full-time on GVI's base of operations.
You will be working very closely with the Program Manager managing the hub and will also be responsible for our internship program.
You will be monitoring the progress of all interns and will be providing support as a mentor.Role and responsibilities:Work alongside the staff team to manage a group of 20+ volunteers, ensuring that as a GVI staff member, you are approachable and available to the group.Help to manage daily logistics, administration, and operational tasks, and oversee the completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.Provide training, briefings, and career development courses when needed to enable volunteers to have positive impacts on the project.Conduct mentor meetings bi-weekly.Schedule internship activities and training.Ensure staff and volunteers meet strict H&S standards and provide basic first-aid advice.Help ensure volunteers have a positive experience, identify issues and work toward solutions.Manage base resupply, ensuring there is adequate food & supplies for base at the best possible price.Manage GVI Tenerife social media platforms (e.G Facebook, Instagram) and Alumni Program with input from staff and volunteers.Assist team to meet GVI fundraising objectives and overall charitable trust.Assist in basic accounting, reviewing and updating presentations and documents.Support the PM in delivering reports and information as required by GVI.You will also have the exciting opportunity of leading our Tenerife Group Programs, which will include:Being responsible for the overall effective functioning of groups programs in country.Working with the Groups Head of Delivery to implement systems and processes to ensure adherence to operations/program standards.Oversee training and onboarding of all new staff and groups.Manage all groups schedules, ensuring all staff and participants know what they're doing and when they are doing it, and the day-to-day functions smoothly.Complete financial and overall reporting of groups, working with central teams to ensure efficient cost management