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Marine Project Officer
WiseOceans Ltd
São Tomé and Príncipe
EUR 31,810-31,810 / year
Posted on May 12, 2026
Marine Project Officer
About the organisation
At Fauna & Flora, our shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners around the world to save nature, together. We harness this collective expertise to inspire positive change globally.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified, Portuguese-speaking candidate to join the project team to support the delivery of this exciting and ambitious project. The position will operate under a coordinated employment arrangement between Fauna & Flora and Fundação Príncipe, and will be based on the island of Príncipe with regular travel to São Tomé. You will contribute to island-wide conservation activities with a particular focus on establishing MPA’s and supporting community co-management. The role will help deliver the project through a combination of administrative and technical support, while also enabling the FP team and consortium partners to further develop their skills and knowledge in marine conservation. The post would be ideal for someone with excellent organisational and communications skills and experience in marine ecology and biodiversity conservation.
A collaborative team player, you will enjoy the challenges of working in a dynamic team located in a remote environment, where teamwork, resilience, adaptability and creative approaches and problem solving are essential to delivering project activities. At least a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience is expected. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an exciting and complex seascape alongside two ground breaking and entrepreneurial organisations who are at the forefront of marine conservation.
Requirements
Essential:
- Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese and English
- A Master’s degree in a conservation/natural resource management or social science or equivalent relevant experience in a similar level role
- Experience of working with coastal communities on natural resource management
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with partner organisations and engage with a range of stakeholders in conservation or development projects
- Experience contributing to reports, including donor, technical or internal reports
- Experience of delivering ecological or social field surveys
- Experience in developing and delivering communications on a variety of platforms
- Experience working alongside or within Civil Society Organisations/NGO’s to strengthen capacity
- Demonstrates Fauna & Flora’s values
- Self-motivated, independent and resourceful
- Ability to deal with challenges in a patient, flexible and positive way
- Capable and effective communicator
- Builds positive personal and organisational relationships
- Excellent team player who is happy and able to provide support to others
- Well-developed organisational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality
- Experience working within a small team in a challenging environment
- Previous experience comfortably living in isolated locations such as small and remote islands for extended periods
Salary and benefits
Duration of Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract with potential to extend
Probation Period: Six months
Gross Salary: EUR 31,810.00 per annum
Location: Santo Antonio, Príncipe, São Tomé & Príncipe
Hours of Work: This is a full-time position requiring flexible working
Benefits: For international appointments, Fauna & Flora expatriate benefits apply:
- 25 working days’ annual leave entitlement plus national public holidays observed in Príncipe
- Accommodation allowance
- Medical insurance
- Relocation flight on commencement of employment (if applicable)
- Repatriation flight on termination of employment (if applicable)
- Annual return flight home (if applicable)
- F&F Rest and Recuperation policy
- NB: This is an unaccompanied position
Start date
July 2026
How to apply
Applications should consist of the following:
- Covering letter explaining why you are applying, relating your experience and skills to the role
- Full CV
- Contact details for two referees (who will not be approached without your permission)
Applications should be submitted electronically to yumi.turnbull@fauna-flora.org. Previous applicants need not apply. Please mark your application ‘Project Officer, Marine, São Tomé & Príncipe’ and indicate in your covering letter where you saw the position advertised.
The closing date for applications is 25th May. Interviews are likely to take place during the weeks commencing 1st and 8th of June.
No agencies please.
Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.