Marine Program Officer

About the Role

Do you love the ocean, care about sustainability, and believe that conservation works best when nature and coastal communities are supported together?

Manengkel Solidaritas is looking for a dedicated Marine Program Officer to join its team in North Sulawesi. This role will involve hands-on work in marine conservation, ecosystem restoration, marine protected area management, community engagement, environmental education, and field data collection.

Manengkel Solidaritas is looking for someone who is not only passionate about the marine environment, but also curious, adaptable, willing to learn, comfortable in the field, and ready to work alongside coastal communities. If you enjoy being in the water as much as working with people, collecting field data as much as sharing knowledge, and turning conservation ideas into real action, Manengkel Solidaritas would love to hear from you.

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science, Fisheries, Environmental Science, or a related field. Fresh graduates with internship or volunteer experience are welcome to apply.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in coastal and marine environments.
• Strong swimming and snorkeling skills. SCUBA diving certification is a significant advantage.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to build good relationships with local communities.

Technical Competencies

1. Marine Protected Areas (MPA) & Community Engagement

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with community leaders, fishers, and community surveillance groups (POKMASWAS).
• Basic understanding of facilitating community meetings and small group discussions.
• Willingness to learn field reporting applications, such as SMART Patrol or basic logbooks.

2. Ecosystem Restoration (Coral Reefs & Mangroves)

• Basic understanding of coral reef and mangrove conservation and restoration.
• Willingness to perform hands-on fieldwork, including assembling restoration modules, attaching coral fragments, and planting mangroves in muddy environments.
• Ability to accurately collect and record basic field data, such as seedling survival rates and growth measurements.

3. Mapping & Data Management (Basic GIS)

• Ability to collect GPS coordinates using handheld GPS devices or smartphone applications.
• Basic understanding of mapping and spatial data. Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS is an advantage.
• Ability to organize, manage, and maintain field data using Microsoft Excel.

4. Environmental Education & Program Administration

• Ability to prepare simple Terms of Reference (TOR), activity plans, and well-organized activity reports.
• Ability to deliver environmental education and awareness sessions using clear, accessible language for schoolchildren and local communities.

How to Apply

Applications are open until the position is filled. To apply, please scan the QR code in the vacancy poster or contact the recruitment team at solidaritas@manengkel.org.

More information: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tonny-imanuel-564998247_wearehiring-marineprogramofficer-marineconservation-ugcPost-7508761518436610048-IsuV/