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 Senior Manager, Indonesia Fisheries is a key member of the EDF Indonesia team. This position works with diverse partners in Indonesia and EDF’s global team to design, conduct research and analysis, and implement sustainable fisheries management that is inclusive, participatory, and science-based. The Senior Manager will develop science and modelling tools to inform fisheries management planning and will synthesize biological and economic data at target fisheries for use in model development. The Senior Manager will develop work plans and project proposals for donors.

This position is based in Jakarta and reports to the Indonesian Country Representative.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an EDF Indonesia representative to play a key role in strategic planning, develop and implement the Program’s priorities.
• Create appropriate partnership agreements to carry out specific roles, contributes resources, etc.
• Conduct stock vulnerability analyses to assess likely climate change impacts on fisheries’  productivity.
• Develop multi-species models that assess upside economic opportunities.
• Analyze the effect of different fisheries’ input and output controls,  and identify the effect of climate change on fisheries’ productivity, distribution, and assemblage changes.
• Help develop and implement joint work plans and project proposals with partners.
• Lead and manage priority initiatives and provide lessons learned from on-the-water initiatives into national dialogues.
• Build trust and strong relationships with key local government officials to set up EDF’s fisheries and oceans initiatives for succeed.
• Participate in national fishery management area (FMA) fisheries discussion, meetings, and working together with other NGOs and government partners
• Prepare the project budget in partnership with Operations, implement and report progress of the project.
• Participate in EDF cross-mentoring program with senior staff in other EDF offices and help organize and participate in EDF internal sharing, including but not limited to issues of policy and governance and fisheries management design and implementation.
• Play a role in planning and coordinating content, participation and facilitation for workshops and trainings.
• As directed by the EDF program lead, manage and support junior staff and consultants.
• Work together with all stakeholders in planning, designing and implementing sustainable fisheries management program, and conduct on-site field visits as needed.
• Participate in new and on-going external EDF training and mentoring activities to increase knowledge and skills of fishery science and management with other partners.
• 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

• Master’s Degree with minimum 6 years of relevant experience in fisheries economics and social sciences in natural resources or fisheries, or Bachelor Degree with minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in project management tools, project budgeting and proposal development.
• Ability to learn and apply EDF’s outreach scientific, technical and policy tools to analyze, understand challenges and develop fishery management solutions.
• Existing network of relevant government, value chain, community and university contacts is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and understand the local society and community priorities’ politics as they relate to economic development, fisheries and environmental affairs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality results.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, priorities, and deadlines concurrently.
• 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.