Consultant – Monsoon Winds Seascape Initiative

About the role

The Monsoon Winds Seascape Initiative is launching a trans‑boundary marine conservation framework across the Western Indian Ocean and the Arabian Gulf. IFAW is seeking a consultant to lead the delivery of Phase 1 (Year 1) – the Foundation phase – by coordinating partners, shaping governance, and preparing the initiative for fundraising and implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall project management for Phase 1, maintaining work plans, timelines, risk registers and budget tracking.
• Act as the primary liaison among IFAW, The Flipflopi Project and regional partners, ensuring consistent communication and alignment.
• Coordinate delivery of baseline scoping, coalition formation and governance framework outputs.
• Support the development of donor engagement and communications strategies, co‑author proposals and design fundraising campaigns.
• Offer technical advice on marine conservation, particularly on megafauna protection and blue corridor design.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing multi‑stakeholder environmental projects, preferably in marine or coastal contexts.
• Strong understanding of marine protected area networks, trans‑boundary governance and community‑based conservation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with donor agencies, develop proposals and contribute to fundraising strategies.
• Excellent coordination and reporting skills, with experience tracking budgets and project risks.

Required skills

• Project coordination and timeline management.
• Strategic planning and donor engagement.
• Technical knowledge of marine conservation and megafauna ecology.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a pioneering regional marine conservation initiative.
• Collaboration with leading NGOs and regional stakeholders.
• Flexible working arrangements aligned with project needs.