Conservation and Fisheries Coordinator – Pohnpei

About The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges. Since 1951, TNC has grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world, with more than 1 million members and over 400 scientists.

What We Can Achieve Together

The Conservation and Fisheries Coordinator supports conservation and fisheries activities across Pohnpei within the Micronesia & Polynesia Chapter. This position provides administrative, research, project management, and technical assistance to program staff, communities, and partners working toward the achievement of protection, conservation, stewardship, and sustainable fisheries goals. The role is based in Pohnpei and is a fixed-term 3-year position, renewable subject to funding.

Salary: $31,400–$36,000 annual base salary (based on location, qualifications, skills, and experience). Location: Pohnpei, Federated State of Micronesia (FSM).

Essential Functions

• Manage conservation and fisheries data, support planning processes, and develop project packages and maintain project records.
• Conduct biological sampling of coastal fisheries species, species identification, enumeration, and data entry, as well as leading fisheries stock assessments.
• Support anchored Fish Aggregating Device (aFAD) programmes and effective engagement with communities in the development and implementation of fisheries projects and management plans.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, activities, and events with communities, government agencies, and partners.
• Develop outreach and training materials; train, coordinate, and manage interns, volunteers, and contractors.
• Contribute to programme budget preparation, monitoring, and fundraising support.
• Build strong networks with fishers, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members, and the public.

What You'll Bring

• BA/BS degree in biology, ecology, fisheries management, natural resources, or related field and 2 years of related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience with fisheries or conservation work.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and handling business communications.
• Fluency in English and Pohnpeian language.
• Valid driver's licence and good driving record.

How to Apply

Please apply via: https://careers.tnc.org/us/en/job/JR103122

Rolling applications — apply as soon as possible. Please note that the application period ends at 12:00 am Eastern Daylight Time on the due date listed.