Great Sea Reef Project Officer’ (IPE 45 - Fixed Term -Local - FJI – Conservation)
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- Suva, Fiji
- Jul 30, 2026
Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
Job Description
Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.
What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.
Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.
Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position title: |
Great Sea Reef Project Officer |
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Reports to: |
GSR Programme Manager |
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Supervises: |
Nil |
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Level: |
Professional Level 1 (P1) |
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Date: |
June, 2026 |
1. BACKGROUND:
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WWF-Pacific’s Pacific Pathway 2030 Strategic Plan sets a bold course toward a People and Nature Positive Pacific, where communities and ecosystems thrive together. Operating across Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and the wider Pacific region, WWF-Pacific advances locally led conservation, climate resilience, blue-green economies and resource management to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing environmental pressures.
Grounded in Indigenous knowledge and community-led conservation, WWF-Pacific works with partners to deliver nature-based solutions, strengthen community governance, and promote inclusive blue-green economies. By 2030, all Pacific peoples and nations are empowered, climate resilient and prosperous, with nature thriving and visibly and measurably recovering - a People and Nature Positive Pacific. The Great Sea Reef, also known as ‘Cakaulevu’, is Fiji's largest barrier reef and the third-longest continuous barrier reef system in the world. It is a vital ecosystem for both biodiversity and the local economy, providing essential habitats for endangered marine life and serving as a major source of food and income for Fijians. The reef is currently threatened by climate change, overfishing, and pollution. WWF’s work in the Great Sea Reef (GSR) region supports Fiji’s climate adaptation and biodiversity goals through the restoration and conservation of mangroves, coral reefs, and critical marine corridors. GSR Programme expands over a variety of initiatives from Disaster Risk Resilience and Mitigation to building Social Community enterprises and empowering Community leaders to be Champions of Climate efforts. We are further expanding with our scope of work and therefore are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking individual with a passion for driving the core objectives and vision of WWF with our work with the communities.
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2. MAJOR FUNCTIONS
2. The Incumbent will be required to support the GSR Team and Programme Manager with Project Activity implementation as well as contributing to Project Activity planning including Project Consultations as well as Field Logistics. The Project Officer will support the WWF Volunteers in aligning GSR Programme of work to their Annual Plan of work and continue to provide an advisory role to the Volunteers |
3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct assistance to the GSR Programme Manager and project team in planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities in line with WWF standards, donor agreements, and compliance requirements.
Prepare high-quality technical and donor reports, collect and analyze data (including KPIs, spatial mapping, and scientific surveys), and interpret findings to inform decision-making and track project outcomes. Actively participate in regular meetings, contribute to discussions on priorities and progress, and liaise with Programme and Project Managers to address operational issues and improve processes
Support project planning processes, stakeholder consultations, scheduling, and field logistics. Coordinate workshops, meetings, and field-based initiatives to ensure smooth delivery of programme activities.
Collaborate with government agencies, communities, NGOs, private sector partners, and donors. Facilitate communication and information sharing to strengthen partnerships, with emphasis on Living Seawalls, LLAF, and mangrove conservation.
Track project progress against approved work plans and budgets, maintain accurate records and databases, and ensure adherence to WWF internal procedures, performance management requirements, and anti-fraud policies.
Provide operational assistance across programme activities, including documentation, logistics, and other duties as assigned to ensure effective implementation and delivery of objectives.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES. Volunteer & Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate WWF Volunteers and support stakeholder consultations, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and fostering collaboration across communities, government agencies, and partners. Capacity Building & Professional Development Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning by completing mandatory WWF training and engaging in relevant capacity-building opportunities. |
4. PROFILE.
Required Qualifications.
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Required Skills and Competencies.
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5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
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This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
Prepared by Supervisor: _________________ Date: ___________________
Accepted by Staff member: _________________ Date: ___________________
Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 11th August, 2026
Work permit restrictions may apply.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Job Functions
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WWF was established in 1961 by a group of passionate and committed individuals who sought to secure the funding necessary to protect places and species that were threatened by human development.
Inspired by a series of articles in a UK newspaper written by Sir Julian Huxley about the destruction of habitat and wildlife in East Africa, businessman Victor Stolan pointed out the urgent need for an international organization to raise funds for conservation. The idea was then shared with Max Nicholson, Director General of British government agency Nature Conservancy, who enthusiastically took up the challenge.
Nicholson was motivated in part by the financial difficulties facing the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and felt that a new fundraising initiative might help IUCN and other conservation groups carry out their mission. He drafted a plan in April 1961 that served as a basis for WWF’s founding, which was then endorsed by the executive board of IUCN in a document known as the Morges Manifesto.
Nicholson and approximately two dozen other individuals –including Sir Peter Scott, a member of IUCN’s executive board who had signed the Morges Manifesto and later became WWF’s first vice president – hammered out the details of the new organization in a series of meetings over the following months. This included choosing the name World Wildlife Fund and adopting the now-famous panda logo.
The first three “national appeals” (now called national organizations) were also established in 1961 in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the United States. Since then, WWF-US has grown to include over 1 million supporters and has helped lead conservation projects in Alaska, the Northern Great Plains, and around the world.