Consultant - Monsoon Winds Seascape Initiative

About the role

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is seeking a consultant to support the Phase 1 workplan of the Monsoon Winds Seascape Initiative, a trans‑boundary marine conservation framework linking the Western Indian Ocean and the Arabian Gulf.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Phase 1 activities across IFAW, The Flipflopi Project and regional partners, maintaining the work plan, timelines and risk register.
• Act as the primary liaison among consortium partners, organising meetings, documenting decisions and ensuring alignment.
• Track budget utilisation and assist with financial reporting for Phase 1.
• Develop donor engagement and communications strategy, contribute to proposal drafting and design fundraising campaign messaging.
• Provide technical support for baseline scoping, coalition formation and governance framework development.

Required profile

• Proven experience in project management for multi‑partner environmental initiatives.
• Strong background in strategic development, donor engagement and fundraising design.
• Technical understanding of marine conservation, protected area networks and community‑based programmes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a flagship marine conservation initiative across the Western Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf.
• Collaboration with leading NGOs and regional stakeholders.