Michaelangelo Pignani/FFI

Raja Ampat Marine Field Coordinator,

Indonesia

“In the past century FFI has consistently saved species

from extinction and protected habitats from destruction.
Their solutions have always been practical, efficient and
sustainable in local circumstances.”

Sir David Attenborough,

FFI Vice-president
Fauna & Flora International
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) saves species from extinction and habitats from destruction, whilst
improving the livelihoods of local people. Our guiding principles are to work through local
partnerships, act as a catalyst for change, make conservation relevant and base decisions on sound
science. Founded in 1903, FFI is the world’s longest established international conservation body;
our conservation work, and impact, spans the globe.

Raja Ampat Marine Project

FFI’s marine work in Raja Ampat started in 2016 as part of FFI’s wider Ridge to Reef Program in the
Raja Ampat archipelago. Our marine work focusses primarily on community-based marine
conservation on the northern coast of Misool Island, seeking to conserve globally threatened marine
species including dugongs and sea turtles. This work is done in close collaboration with indigenous
communities, who we are supporting to gain legal recognition of their fishing rights and engage with
eco-tourism livelihood opportunities. The wider Ridge-to-Reef approach in the Raja Ampat
archipelago aims to reduce land-based impacts on marine ecosystems through community-based
forest conservation, collaborative protected area management, community-based sustainable
tourism development, and ‘green’ spatial planning interventions.

The Opportunity
FFI is now seeking Indonesian national candidates for the position of Marine Project Coordinator to
implement its marine conservation project in the Raja Ampat Archipelago, West Papua province.
Under the supervision of the Ridge-to-Reef Program Manager, and in close consultation with
government and NGO partners, the Marine Project Coordinator will train and lead a local marine
team to undertake biodiversity surveys, including seagrass, turtle nesting beaches and dugong
sightings. The role will also facilitate community and government consultations to establish and
recognize community fishing areas managed by indigenous communities based on customary law.
The candidate will have skills and experience in project implementation and financial management,
as well as strong technical skills to supervise and implement marine biodiversity surveys and
facilitate stakeholder consultations.

Terms and Conditions

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: One year fixed term contract, with possibility of extension

Probation Period: N/A

Gross Salary Range: Remuneration to be confirmed-based on experience

Benefits: For national appointments, the following benefits will apply

 20 working days annual leave entitlement
  Medical insurance
 Social Security Agency (BPJS)
 DAN diver insurance

Location: Waisai, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, West Papua (with regular field work in
Raja Ampat). Periods of work in the central FFI office in Jakarta will
also be required.

Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 09:00 to
17:30 with a one-hour lunch break each day.

NB: This is an unaccompanied position

Job Description
Job Title: Raja Ampat Marine Field Coordinator, Indonesia

Reporting to: Raja Ampat Ridge-to-Reef Programme Manager,

Working with: Indonesia finance team

Raja Ampat Ridge-to-Reef Programme team
Country Director, Indonesia
The Raja Ampat Marine Field Coordinator will routinely liaise with the Raja
Ampat Ridge-to-Reef Program team, the wider FFI Indonesia team, national
and local government agencies, communities and community-based
organisations, partner NGOs and for-profit entities, academic institutions,
funders and donors, representing the values and interests of FFI at all times.

Purpose:

To coordinate the implementation of the Raja Ampat marine programme, specifically:

 Supervise and implement field operations of the Raja Ampat marine conservation project
 Develop and/or provide input for marine biodiversity management and monitoring systems, in
addition to leading and supporting biodiversity surveys with onsite field teams.
 Facilitate stakeholder consultations for the establishment and management of community-
managed fishing areas in collaboration with indigenous communities
.
Main Duties:

Management
 Oversee the day-to-day field activities of the Raja Ampat marine conservation programme,
providing a mentoring role to the marine team, developing workplans for field activities,
implementing activities and reporting on progress
 Monitor advances and expenditures of all field operations
Technical assistance
 Coordinate field activities related to:
 Marine biodiversity surveys including seagrass and coral reef habitat assessments; leading
field work, supervising data collection, analysis and reporting
 Marine turtle research including nesting and hatching success surveys and
fisher/community surveys related to these species
 Dugong research including field surveys and fisher/community surveys
 Participatory design and establishment of community-managed fishing areas including
stakeholder consultation and legal recognition by the provincial/ regency government
 Establishment and support of a community-led marine patrol unit.
 Education and awareness programmes for marine ecosystems and species
 Build technical and managerial capacity through the provision of training, both formal and on-
the-job for FFI’s marine team as well as project partners including government, civil society and
university staff.
 Ensure that databases and project documentations are updated following the survey protocols
in a timely manner

Communications
 Oversee work of, and maintain regular communications and liaison with, project staff, consultants
and partners involved in the Raja Ampat marine project and wider Ridge-to-Reef program, whilst
ensuring communication is effectively maintained with the team
 Contribute to communications and fundraising materials as required (e.g. web pages, articles,
reports)
 Represent FFI at workshops and meetings related to the marine programme in Indonesia
 Liaise with local, provincial and national government decision-makers as required.

Other
 Ensure that field operations and local office management are conducted to a high standard of
health and safety and environmental good practice
 Supervise the maintenance and inventory of field equipment, notably survey equipment and
boats

Person Specification
Essential Desirable

Skills  Outcome oriented research capacity  History of technical and/or

 Strong technical reporting skills, including scientific publications
the ability to analyse and interpret data  Experience with establishing
 Strong interpersonal, communication and community fishing areas
presentation skills (written and verbal)
 Proven people skills, especially of working
in multi-cultural environments and with
local ethnic groups
 Ability to work in remote areas with limited
supervision
 Strong organisational skills
 Good attention to detail, especially in data
organisation and management
  Ecological survey skills relevant for
seagrass, sea turtles, dugong and/or coral
reefs
 Implementation and supervision of field
research

Knowledge  BSc or higher academic qualification in  MSc or equivalent training or

and marine biology or a related discipline experience in marine
experience  Experience of community engagement in conservation, marine
remote areas, ideally involving community biology, fisheries
management initiatives management, biology, or a
 Experience of engaging local government related discipline
services which relate to the  Experience or knowledge of
implementation of community fisheries reef resilience studies
management  PADI Rescue Diver or above
 Demonstrated experience with capacity certification
development including training, coaching  First Aid and Oxygen certified
and mentoring others  Experience working with
 Experience in seagrass and/or coral reef local communities including
surveys socio-economic surveys and
 Experience in market and/or landings resource mapping
surveys for fish or other marine wildlife
 Experience in marine megafauna surveys
 Experience managing small project
budgets and staff
 Minimum dive certification (PADI
Advanced Diver or equivalent)
 An understanding and experience of
working in or with NGOs

Behavioural  Trustworthy  Interest in indigenous

qualities  Culturally sensitive and adaptable cultures and customary
 Ability to work in the field on isolated resource management
islands for several days at a time, including
staying on small boats, basic sleeping
conditions and SCUBA diving
 Ability to work independently
 Flexible and responsive to the needs of the
organization

How to Apply
Applications, consisting of a covering letter, a full CV and contact details for two referees (who will
not be approached without your permission), should be sent electronically to
FFI Indonesia Programme at: indonesia@fauna-flora.org with Subject: Raja Ampat Marine Field
Coordinator_<Your Full Name>
In your cover letter, please explain why you feel you should be considered for this post, highlighting
your relevant skills, knowledge and experience and how they meet the requirements of the role
profile.

Please mark your application ‘Raja Ampat Marine Field Coordinator’.

The closing date for applications is 6 January 2020. Candidates selected for interview will be
contacted by email or telephone by 12 January 2020 at the latest – please specify your preferred
method of contact in your covering letter and indicate where you saw this position advertised.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23 January 2020.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only
able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing
date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity