With world attention on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 700 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 22 geographies with unique projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace where innovation and results are a way of life.

EDF envisions a world in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected to the environmental challenges we face and are engaged in creating durable, equitable solutions. We seek talented candidates who share our Core Values of Respect, Results, Innovation, Optimism, and Integrity, and support our Commitment to Diversity.  

Fisheries & Oceans Program

Healthy oceans are the lifeblood of our planet. But they’re in peril – from climate change, overfishing, habitat destruction and other threats. That’s why EDF’s Fisheries & Oceans program is working to safeguard the oceans and protect nature while feeding the planet, creating more secure livelihoods, and bolstering more equitable societies for human well-being. One of the greatest threats to the oceans is overfishing, which is why our dedicated team of scientists, economists, and fishery management experts are collaborating with partners around the globe to make sustainable fishing the norm. Through our programs in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia Pacific, we draw on strong science and economic principles to advance sustainable fishing practices, forward-looking policies and innovative tools that support the health of our oceans and the people who depend on them for food and their livelihoods.

Overall Function

The Fisheries Specialist partners with and supports local stakeholders to design and implement sustainable fisheries management that is inclusive, participatory, and science-based. Responsible for assisting the EDF team and partners to design and implement sustainable fisheries management models in priority fisheries. Based in Jakarta and reporting to the Senior Fisheries Manager, this person will serve as EDF Indonesia’s representative to contribute our specialized fisheries expertise to help local stakeholders design and implement sustainable fisheries management plans that benefit communities and marine resources and ecosystems alike.

Key Responsibilities          

• Represent EDF and work closely with government, universities, fishing communities, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Apply tools and strategies in the field to design sustainable fisheries management plans and coastal resilience initiatives.
• Apply tools in the field to design sustainable fisheries management plans.
• Collaborate with the EDF team to prepare and implement project strategies, work plans, budgets, and reports.
• Engage, empower, and mobilize the women and men of the community effectively to help drive sustainable fisheries reform.
• Build and maintain communication and relations with government and other stakeholders such as indigeneous people, community leaders, universities, and supply chains that are related to EDF’s sustainable fisheries management program.
• Work together with all stakeholders in planning and implementing sustainable fisheries management program.
• Conduct on-site field visits as needed.
• Participate in new and on-going internal EDF training and mentoring activities to increase knowledge and skills of fishery science and management.
• Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF Values.
• Performs others related to duties assigned

Qualifications     

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of related professional experience or advanced degree.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, coordinate and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in professional and field settings.
• Demonstrated experience in guiding large-scale group of stakeholders and projects including strategic planning, communications, project implementation and results.
• Experience and interest in engaging and empowering both women and men in community activities, grassroots campaigns, or projects.
• Ability to learn and apply EDF’s outreach scientific, technical and policy tools to analyze, understand challenges and develop fishery management solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with colleagues located in multiple offices and time zones.
• Proficiency in the use of PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Commitment to the mission of Environmental Defense Fund
• Excellent communications in Bahasa Indonesia and English, and ability to communicate with local stakeholders.