Local recruitment: Lead Coordinator - Reef Systems and Wastewater (Waisai, Raja Ampat)

Penelitian Ecowisata Papua (PEP)

Waisai, Raja Ampat, Indonesia 🇮🇩

Role: Lead Coordinator – Reef Systems and Wastewater (Waisai, Raja Ampat)
We are looking for a Lead Coordinator to help build and run a new reef focused operations centre in Waisai, Raja Ampat, under Yayasan Penelitian Ecowisata Papua.
This is a hands on, field based role working at the intersection of reef health, wastewater management, and marine tourism. The work focuses on practical solutions inside a live Marine Protected Area, working directly with homestays, local communities, and government.
You will be on the ground making things happen.
What you’ll be doing:
Working directly with homestays and local Papuan communities on practical environmental improvements
Coordinating day to day operations from a Waisai base
Building relationships with local government and stakeholders
Driving implementation of wastewater and pollution reduction systems
Supporting reef monitoring and response work
Turning ideas into action quickly
Who this suits:
Strong initiative and ability to work independently
Comfortable in remote, fast moving environments
Confident working with local communities and operators
High energy, practical, and able to push things forward
Bahasa Indonesia important, fluency strongly preferred
Indonesian candidates strongly encouraged
This is not a desk based or purely academic role. It requires presence, energy, and the ability to get things done through people.
Location: Waisai, Raja Ampat
Start: Flexible, expected soon
Please send a short introduction and background if interested.
Posisi: Koordinator Utama – Sistem Terumbu dan Air Limbah (Waisai, Raja Ampat)
Kami mencari Koordinator Utama untuk membantu membangun dan menjalankan pusat operasional terumbu di Waisai, Raja Ampat, di bawah Yayasan Penelitian Ecowisata Papua.
Peran ini bersifat langsung di lapangan, bekerja di persimpangan antara kesehatan terumbu, pengelolaan air limbah, dan pariwisata laut. Fokusnya adalah solusi praktis di dalam Kawasan Konservasi Perairan, dengan kerja erat bersama homestay, masyarakat lokal, dan pemerintah.
Anda akan berada di lapangan dan menjalankan program secara langsung.
Tanggung jawab utama:
Bekerja langsung dengan homestay dan masyarakat Papua untuk perbaikan lingkungan
Mengkoordinasikan kegiatan harian dari basis di Waisai
Membangun hubungan dengan pemerintah dan pemangku kepentingan
Mendorong implementasi sistem pengurangan limbah dan polusi
Mendukung monitoring terumbu dan respon lapangan
Mengubah ide menjadi aksi secara cepat
Kualifikasi:
Inisiatif tinggi dan mampu bekerja mandiri
Nyaman bekerja di lokasi terpencil dengan kondisi dinamis
Mampu berkomunikasi dengan masyarakat lokal dan operator
Enerjik, tegas, dan berorientasi pada solusi
Bahasa Indonesia penting, diutamakan yang fasih
Kandidat WNI sangat dianjurkan
Peran ini bukan pekerjaan kantor atau akademis murni. Dibutuhkan kehadiran, energi, dan kemampuan untuk mendorong pelaksanaan di lapangan.
Lokasi: Waisai, Raja Ampat
Mulai: Fleksibel
Silakan kirim perkenalan singkat dan latar belakang Anda.

29 days remaining

Apply by 31 May, 2026

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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development