Summary Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Senior Marine Ecology Officer - Southeast Asia, technical support to Blue Ventures’ marine ecology operations across Southeast Asia. Reporting directly

to the Data Science Manager - Asia and based full-time in Denpasar, Indonesia (with regular
regional travel), the role will support community-based ecology monitoring, management, and
governance, working closely with teams in Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and the Philippines as well
as regional partners across Southeast Asia. Working closely with the global Spatial Ecology
team, you will execute the technical development, workflow standardization, field-level rollout
of mobile data technologies, and tailored learning resources that bridge science and
community-led conservation.
The Senior Officer will be in charge of capacity-building initiatives—including hands-on
workshops, technical mentoring, and peer exchanges—to translate ecological theory into
practical, community-level action. We are seeking a dynamic technical person with proven
expertise in mangrove, seagrass and coral reef, participatory monitoring, and ecosystem-based fisheries governance in Southeast Asia. You will bring a strong track record in community-led natural resource management, multi-stakeholder partnership building, and optional familiarity with coastal carbon markets. If you thrive in complex environments, work independently across disciplines, and share our commitment to human rights-based marine conservation, this role
offers an exciting opportunity to drive regional impact.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Marine Ecology Officer provides regional technical support by coordinating with the Blue Ventures’ Spatial Ecology Global team to standardise data processes, deliver targeted capacity building, and support program strategy, ecosystem-based fisheries management, and knowledge integration across Southeast Asia.
Regional Capacity Building (40%)
- In charge of capacity and training needs assessments across the country.
- Execute technical guidance, advisory models, and targeted training for mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef monitoring, management, and governance alongside the
Global Spatial Ecology team.
Technical Support and Coordination (15%)
- Provide technical monitoring, workload prioritisation, task planning, and direct mentoring for Southeast Asia Ecology staff, partners and consultants.

Coordinate with Spatial Ecology Global team to deliver targeted capacity building, and
support program strategy, ecosystem-based fisheries management, and knowledge
integration.
Data Standardisation, Quality Assurance & Governance (20%)
- Standardise marine ecosystem data collection processes, tools, and workflows across
Asian regional and country teams.
- Oversee routine updating, quality control, maintenance, analysis, and version control
for reference datasets.
Program Support (10%)
- Provide technical oversight for Southeast Asia marine ecology work, supporting country leads with project development, grant proposals, reporting, and work plan monitoring.
- Contribute regional expertise to global strategic pillars and partner with Communications to highlight marine science work.
Knowledge Management & Research Coordination (10%)
- Facilitate Spatial Ecology working group meetings, technical exchanges, and learning
platforms.
- Coordinate regional data contributions toward global research initiatives and external partnerships.
Community-based Fisheries Management Support (5%)
- Assist the field teams and partners to support ecosystem-based fisheries management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Other Attributes and Outcomes
Knowledge
- Graduate-level degree in conservation, environmental/marine science, or sustainable development.
- Deep understanding of marine environmental issues, governance contexts, and cultural dynamics in Southeast Asia.
- Strong understanding of multi-country programme delivery, donor requirements, and partnership-based NGO frameworks.

- Practical understanding of marine, coastal, and fisheries policy analysis and governance
frameworks.

Skills
- Applied technical skills in leading mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef monitoring, management, and governance.
- Practical skill in translating complex scientific data for non-technical audiences and producing high-quality technical reports or research papers.
- Demonstrated skill in delivering technical training, coaching, mentoring, and facilitating capacity development.
- Advanced skills in ecological data analysis, quality assurance, and the practical application of logframes, monitoring plans, and reporting systems.
- Professional fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia & English across cross-cultural settings.

Abilities
- Developed capacity to design, support, and strengthen participatory community-based natural resource management.
- Capacity to manage multiple priorities, coordinate workstreams, and deliver high-quality outputs in complex and dynamic environments.
- Innate and developed capacity to work empathetically, adaptively, and collaboratively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Physical capacity and willingness to travel regularly and operate effectively in remote, challenging field environments.

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