Senior Marine Manager

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, including though not limited to marine management, marine science, marine policy, marine environmental protection or a degree in other fields with substantial experience working on marine conservation issues. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and extensive relevant experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in spatial and area-based marine management, community-based marine management, marine monitoring, control and surveillance, and/or marine and estuarine species protection.
• Extensive project management experience, especially on large and complex projects involving multiple subgrantees.
• At least five years of experience working with international marine management organisations or local civil society organisations in Asia or the Pacific. Candidates with experience working in PNG are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in financial and grants management, including budget oversight and subgrant/subaward administration.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving and adherence to institutional and donor policies.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with people of diverse cultures, value systems, perspectives and levels of education, and to manage and work with staff in these contexts.
• Proven ability to manage, guide and support multicultural and geographically dispersed teams and staff of different capacities. Strong cultural competency is a requirement.
• Good communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of WCS to diverse groups, especially to government, local stakeholders and constituents who are critical to the organisation’s overall prosperity.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in oral and written English. Candidates with knowledge of Tok Pisin are preferred.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation and safeguards management is preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within PNG.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organisation complies with all employment labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring, ensuring that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organisation does not discriminate for employment based on age, colour, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations

Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience