About Coral Triangle Center (CTC)
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) is a foundation based in Indonesia with a regional scope and global impact. Established in 2010, CTC works closely with local communities, the private sector, governments, and partners to strengthen marine resource management in the Coral Triangle — protecting coral reef ecosystems, ensuring sustainable livelihoods, and safeguarding food security.
We support on-the-ground conservation in Bali, Maluku, and Timor-Leste. CTC also leads learning networks of women leaders and marine protected area (MPA) practitioners across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.
Our Center for Marine Conservation in Bali serves as an integrated learning space for training programs, outreach activities, interactive exhibits, and cultural performances — inspiring people to care for our oceans and those who depend on them.
CTC is a certified training center of Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) and an official partner of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF).
Essential Functions
The Conservation Scientist represents and advocates for a scientific perspective across all aspects of CTC's operations.
S/he assists the Executive Director (ED) in developing CTC's long-term strategic plans while supporting core programs, cross-cutting initiatives, and the Center for Marine Conservation through scientific input and guidance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Staying up-to-date on coral reef and MPA research, restoration, and conservation strategies.
- Mentoring technical staff to strengthen internal capacity in scientific methods and technologies.
- Developing and updating training and learning programs with state-of-the-art science in tropical coastal zone management and ecosystem approaches to fisheries, in close collaboration with the Senior Program Manager.
- Supporting the ED and Senior Management Team in writing proposals and reports as required.
- Acting as the key liaison for technical partnerships and working closely with the Marine Conservation Advisor and Senior Program Manager on government and external relations.
- Supporting reef health monitoring activities, including SCUBA-based field surveys, data management, analysis, and interpretation.
- Producing technical reports and scientific publications.
- Supporting MPA zoning systems and management plan development.
- Providing scientific input to reef rehabilitation initiatives, including ecological restoration and monitoring plans.
- Supporting learning networks and organizing meetings, workshops, and collaborations on ecological monitoring, coral bleaching, crown-of-thorns outbreaks, and reef rehabilitation.
- Contributing to the Center for Marine Conservation by reviewing and suggesting content for Fun Learning Activities and exhibits.
- Supporting Knowledge Management (KM) by helping develop internal strategies, procedures, and IT systems that promote information sharing, learning, and documentation across programs.
The Conservation Scientist reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Senior Management Team.
Qualifications and Required Knowledge & Skills
- Master's degree in Coastal Zone Management, Fisheries Management, Marine Ecology, or a related field with at least 10 years of experience managing marine conservation or environmental programs.
- Extensive network with universities, research institutions, and international NGOs.
- Excellent verbal and technical writing skills in English (and preferably Bahasa Indonesia), with a proven record of scientific publications.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of MPAs, marine spatial planning, resilience-based management, ecosystem-based management, and coastal ecosystem restoration.
- Knowledge of the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) and experience working in at least three of the six Coral Triangle countries: Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Malaysia.
- Diving certification at least at the Divemaster level (or equivalent) with a minimum of 200 dives.
- Experience conducting SCUBA-based coral reef ecological monitoring surveys.
- Advanced skills in database management, statistical analysis, technical reporting, and presentation.
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Office suite
- Data MERMAID platform )
- GIS software for spatial data management and cartography
- Data cleaning, analysis, and visualization tools such as R* and Python*
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, develop work plans, and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to work overtime or outside normal hours when needed.
Responsibilities / Oversight – Financial and Supervisory
- Supervises no direct staff but may oversee the work of volunteers, interns, or partners.
- May purchase equipment and supplies as outlined in project budgets and with supervisor approval.
- May assist with budget preparation, monitoring, and other project-related administrative tasks.
Communications / Interpersonal Contacts
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, sometimes under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse audiences including local communities, donors, scientists, government officials, NGOs, and international partners.
- Ability to research and provide technical information to staff and stakeholders, contributing to conservation projects and organizational learning.
Working Conditions / Physical Effort
The Conservation Scientist may work in variable weather conditions, remote locations, and physically demanding environments.
- The position is based in Bali (no relocation costs provided).
- Evening and weekend work may be required to achieve program goals.
- Travel may be required on short notice, including to remote or distant locations.
Application Process
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
with the subject line:
Conservation Scientist – [Your Name]
Jenis Pekerjaan: Penuh Waktu