Fisheries Officer for Alor MPA
Act as a Focal Point for WWF-Indonesia in facilitating the implementation of fisheries and aquaculture projects/programs in Alor MPA areas and managing relationships with target communities related to the objectives of the project/program to ensure the management of knowledge, awareness, and local community support for WWF projects/programs -Indonesia, especially in supporting the development of marine conservation areas and conservation of protected species in Lesser Sunda Seascapes working areas, as well as in other WWF-Indonesia working areas.
What we ask
- Research, monitoring, and evaluation of the management and utilization of fishery resources for both capture fisheries and aquaculture.
- Mapping & analyzing research or data to produce useful information to support engagement with target communities.
- Implement strategies and maintain the quality of community development programs to support MPAs, Fisheries, Species, and Tourism programs in Alor.
- Advocating and providing support to relevant stakeholders in strengthening and implementing sustainable fisheries management policies in the “Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management / Aquaculture (EAFM, EAA)” and “MPAs for Fisheries”.
- Assistance for Fishermen/Cultivator groups and fisheries industry partners in developing and strengthening sustainable fisheries business and livelihoods which includes institutional and entrepreneurial strengthening, business improvement and fisheries practices (BMP, AIP/FIP), building business relationships, and market strengthening.
- Provide training and support services to community groups that will equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to empower their well-being.
- Recognize and concerns the issues of target communities, which are then submitted to WWFIndonesia as feedback for those related to project implementation.
- Analyzing the results of discussions/surveys/socialization with local residents to get a conclusion as the best solution for both the project and the survival of local residents.
- Building and managing partnerships with related parties in the fisheries sector (government, academics, corporations, NGOs/CSOs, etc.)
- Provide support in efforts to manage projects and programs optimally (Work plans, reporting, etc.)
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in fisheries, Marine Science, and biology or science relevant to the project.
- Minimum 2-3 years of work experience with: Work experience with communities, groups of fishermen/cultivators/fishery corporations; Committed to sustainable marine and fishery resource management efforts; Mastering and understanding advocacy efforts, community development and strengthening, as well as public policy; Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Marine Conservation Management.
- Community Development approach.
- Advocacy strategy development knowledge of and experience of government and local communities.
What we offer
Great Opportunity to engage in personal and professional development programs, where you will have a mentor and learn with colleagues from different functions and get to know how we work.