Head of Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program

WWF Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; Presencial; IDR 1.000.000.000 - 1.500.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Inclusive work environment

Healthy work–life balance

Descripción de la vacante

WWF-Indonesia is seeking a Head of Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program. The role leads strategy, planning, and execution across marine protected areas, OECMs, and related conservation initiatives.

It manages donor relations, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful conservation outcomes. The position requires a senior leader who can guide program design, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards while engaging with national and international

Formación

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marine Science, Environmental Management).
• At least 10 years of professional experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in conservation, natural resource management or related fields.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program.
• Coordinate engagement with authorities, grantees, donors and stakeholders with safeguards.
• Ensure project documentation, budgets, and work plans are in place.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Strategic planning

Team development

Communication

Risk management

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

MS Office

Budgeting software

GIS / data tools

Descripción del empleo

The Head of Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program is responsible for managing the program portfolio, project resources, and donor relationships under the Marine Biodiversity Conservation scope, which includes marine protected areas, OECM, LMMAs, marine species, and marine tourism. The position ensures that projects are effectively managed throughout the project cycle, from proposal development and planning through implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

In addition, the Head of Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program is responsible for:

• Coordinating and facilitating engagement with relevant authorities, grantees, and other stakeholders in the implementation of the marine biodiversity conservation scope, while ensuring compliance with applicable social, environmental, and health safeguards frameworks.
• Developing project frameworks and budget plans and ensuring that project implementation is aligned with the agreed scope, timeline, and budget.
• Identifying and assessing project risks and developing appropriate risk mitigation and management plans.
• Ensuring stakeholder engagement and participation throughout the project cycle.
• Providing guidance and oversight to ensure project implementation is carried out in accordance with the agreed Terms of Reference (ToR), as well as the technical guidance provided by conservation experts and agreed with grantees.
• Ensuring that project monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting plans are developed and effectively implemented.
• Maintaining effective and constructive communication and relationships with donors, including providing relevant project updates and addressing donor requirements.
• Ensuring effective coordination and collaboration among internal teams, conservation experts, grantees, partners, and other relevant stakeholders to support the achievement of program objectives.
• Point of contact / represent WWF-Indonesia on marine biodiversity subjects, at national and international forums.
• Oversee the seascapes workplan implementations, along with its thematic program

II. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Strategic and Plan

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure that all projects managed under the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program meet organizational requirements and have all necessary project documentation properly prepared and maintained.
• Identify and assess potential project opportunities that are strategically aligned with the objectives, priorities, and long-term direction of the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program.
• Develop and provide strategic input into the overall program priorities, objectives, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with organizational and conservation priorities.

B. Implementation

• Regular coordination with seascape managers/coordinators under the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program to ensure the workplan implementation
• Regular coordination with relevant donors WWF networks related to the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program
• Ensure that project leaders/coordinators of all projects managed under the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program develop and submit all required work planning and implementation documents to the relevant supporting units in a timely manner.
• Provide final approval and oversight for Terms of Reference (ToR), project staff recruitment, and compliance with requirements related to grants, procurement, advances, reimbursements, settlements, and other project-related processes, based on reviews conducted by project leaders and relevant supporting units.
• Review and adjust resource allocation and program strategies for projects managed under the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program based on the results of quarterly reviews and project performance.
• Set and approve the program's strategic objectives, priorities, and targets for the upcoming Fiscal Year in alignment with organizational priorities and conservation strategies.
• Review the Annual Work Plan (AWP) developed by the team and provide strategic direction before submitting it for final approval by the Head of Marine & Fisheries.
• Monitor overall program implementation and ensure that projects remain aligned with approved objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and applicable organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective collaboration among project teams, technical experts, supporting units, donors, grantees, partners, and other relevant stakeholders to support the successful delivery of the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Program.

C. Grants, Compliance & Contract Management

• Oversee grant, contract, and grantee management systems to ensure compliance with donor agreements, organizational policies, and government regulations.
• Ensure timely, high-quality donor reporting, deliverables, and audit readiness across all programs.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Legal, People & Culture, and Operations functions to strengthen institutional compliance and risk management.

D. Data System, Reporting & Communication

• Lead organizational data governance, management systems, and performance dashboards to support timely analysis and decision-making.
• Oversee the production of high-quality reports, donor deliverables, learning products, impact stories and evidence summaries.
• Ensure secure, ethical and transparent management of program and community data in accordance with safeguarding and data protection standards.
• Communicate conservation outcomes and organizational impact effectively to donors, government counterparts, partners, and public audiences.

E. Capacity Development & Knowledge Management

• Strengthen Marine and Fisheries program quality capacity across WWF-Indonesia and partner organizations through training, mentoring, tools, templates, and technical support.
• Lead institutional knowledge capture and dissemination: best practices, case studies, policy briefs and learning events tailored to WWF Indonesia stakeholders.
• Institutionalize mechanisms for feedback loops between field teams, technical leads and senior management.
• Represent Marine and Fisheries Team function in senior leadership discussions and planning processes.

F. Policy Advocacy & External Partnerships

• Engage and Maintain policy advocacy efforts at the national level that are aligned with the strategies and priorities of the Marine & Fisheries Directorate, including marine protected area management, protection of critical coastal and marine habitats, and conservation of marine endangered, threatened, and protected (ETP) species, and marine tourism and ocean plastic.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen communication and coordination with external stakeholders at the site and district levels, including developing stakeholder mapping and analyzing stakeholder relationships and engagement dynamics. External stakeholders include, but are not limited to: Government authorities; Academic and research institutions; Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) other than WWF-Indonesia; and Local communities and Indigenous Peoples' organizations/entities.
• Support Program Director in developing formal partnership documents with external stakeholders at the site and district levels, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Joint Agreements, Technical Agreements, and other forms of cooperation agreements related to the conservation, management, and sustainable utilization of marine and fisheries resources. Ensure alignment with WWF-Indonesia's Strategic Plan and the relevant project scope, in coordination with relevant WWF-Indonesia units, including the Legal and SMT teams.
• Preparation of periodic reports on formal partnerships with relevant external stakeholders at all levels of government and partner organizations, including ensuring the availability and proper documentation of required Means of Verification (MoV).
• Support Program Director and WWF-Indonesia management in facilitating partnership and coordination visits with external stakeholders beyond the team's Annual Work Plan, including visits involving donors, audit teams, WWF Network representatives, and other relevant parties.
• Represent WWF-Indonesia in national and international forums and donor meetings related to Marine and Fisheries Program, conservation impact, evidence systems, and program quality.

G. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Prepare regular reports documenting conservation program activities and progress within the incumbent's area of responsibility, including policy advocacy documents, evidence and data to support funding proposal development, public communication and campaign materials, and documentation related to the development and implementation of the Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF).
• Develop, maintain, and manage partnership-related documentation for marine and fisheries programs, including MoUs, cooperation agreements, and regular partnership progress reports.
• Develop and maintain program strategy and administrative documents within the incumbent's area of responsibility, including Annual Work Plans (AWPs), performance evaluations, Back-to-Office Reports (BTORs), and other relevant program documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation on activities within the relevant thematic area in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, in accordance with project, programmatic, and donor requirements.

III. SAFEGUARD, RISK MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE

• Implement all activities while respecting and upholding Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights, Gender Equality, and inclusive conservation in accordance with the organization's standards and values.
• Maintain the confidentiality of organizational data and information and act within one's authority.
• Contribute to identifying, analyzing, and assessing the level of risk
• Contribute to managing risks in accordance with the predetermined risk treatment strategy.

IV. MATRIX COORDINATION

A. Internal

Work closely with the Marine and Fisheries Program Director, Chief Conservation Officer, Senior Management Team, Conservation Program teams, and enabling functions (Finance, People & Culture, Legal, Operations, Communications, and Partnerships) to strengthen conservation impact, program quality, compliance, organizational learning and evidence-based decision-making.

B. External

Engage with government agencies, donors, universities and research institutions, implementing partners, grantees, civil society organizations, and WWF Network offices to advance evidence-based conservation, accountability, and knowledge sharing.

V. REQUIREMENT

A. Education & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (S1), with a Master's degree (S2) preferred, in a relevant field such as Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Marine Resource Management, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, or other related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years of leadership experience in project or program management, particularly in project planning, implementation, delivery, and oversight.
• Additional academic training or qualifications in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or other relevant fields would be an advantage.
• Proven track record of successfully developing, leading, and managing projects or programs in conservation, natural resource management, marine and fisheries management, environmental management, or other related fields.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop individuals and teams, with demonstrated success in building high-performing teams and achieving organizational and program objectives
• Demonstrated experience in managing project and program budgets responsibly, including planning, monitoring, resource allocation, and financial accountability.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in conservation, environmental management, sustainable development, natural resource management, or a comparable field.
• Demonstrated experience working with multinational organizations, international institutions, development partners, or other cross-cultural and multi-stakeholder environments, preferably with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in diplomatic engagement, government relations, policy advocacy, or working with government and other high-level stakeholders would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding and experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, policy advocacy, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization and build effective relationships with government institutions, donors, partners, communities, and other stakeholders.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English, both written and spoken.

B. Required Skill & knowledge:

• Marine Habitat Management
• Conservation Management
• Fisheries Management
• Marine Tourism
• Facilitation Skills
• Communication Skills

Applicants who are interested must submit their applications no later than November 6th, 2026.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close prior to the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

The World Wildlife Fund Indonesia Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and equal opportunities are available to all. Therefore, we welcome applicants from various backgrounds and offer a range of benefits to support a healthy work–life balance.