Together we are building a future where all Pacific peoples and nations are empowered, climate resilient and prosperous, with nature thriving and visibly recovering — a “People and Nature Positive Pacific”. 

WWF’s work in the Pacific spans three countries with offices in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Fiji, where our regional hub is based in Suva. Since the mid 1990s we have been working hand in hand with local partners and communities to protect and restore the region's astonishing natural heritage. In Papua New Guinea, for instance, WWF is working in the third largest tropical rainforest in the world, home to a staggering 7% of the world’s total number of species. Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands host part of the Coral Triangle, where 76% of all coral species are found. Fiji meanwhile is home to the world’s third longest continuous barrier reef system that supports some of the only coral reefs thought to remain under current climate change scenarios.

Across the region, significant challenges, from deep sea mining, deforestation, overexploitation of fisheries, plastic pollution to the ubiquitous threat of climate change threaten the balance of these unique, irreplaceable biodiversity hotspots. But with communities as our invaluable partners, the opportunities for meaningful change are also limitless.  

Join Us in Safeguarding Fiji’s Sea Turtles!

WWF-Pacific is seeking a passionate and experienced consultant to help shape the future of sea turtle conservation in Fiji. Through this short-term assignment, you will lead the development of a standardized Marine Turtle Monitoring Protocol - vital tool that will guide national efforts to protect endangered and critically endangered turtle species across Fiji’s islands.

If you have strong expertise in marine turtle research, community-based conservation, and stakeholder engagement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on Fiji’s marine ecosystems.

📅 Duration: 03 November – 15 December 2025
📍 Location: Suva, Fiji
🕓 Deadline to Apply: Monday, 27 October 2025

Be part of a movement that keeps Fiji’s oceans thriving - apply now and help ensure a safer future for our turtles!

WWF-Pacific is seeking a qualified Consultant to lead an important study on Abandoned, Lost, or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) - often referred to as “ghost gear” - within Fiji’s tuna fishing sector. This consultancy will play a vital role in understanding and addressing one of the deadliest forms of marine pollution affecting sea turtles, marine mammals, and coastal livelihoods.

Through research, stakeholder interviews, and policy analysis, the consultant will assess the scale and impact of ghost gear, identify practical solutions, and help strengthen Fiji’s approach to sustainable and responsible fishing practices.

📅 Duration: 03 November – 15 December 2025
📍 Location: Suva, Fiji
🕓 Deadline to Apply: Monday, 27 October 2025

Join WWF-Pacific in advancing innovative solutions to protect marine life and ensure healthier, more sustainable oceans for future generations.

WWF-Pacific is inviting applications from qualified consultants to lead the development of a National Marine Turtle Priority Map - a crucial tool to guide Fiji’s conservation planning and protection of sea turtle habitats.

This short-term consultancy will bring together the latest nesting and foraging data to identify critical habitats, migration routes, and key conservation zones for Fiji’s five species of marine turtles.

If you’re skilled in GIS mapping, marine conservation, or spatial analysis, and passionate about safeguarding Fiji’s natural heritage, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of our oceans.

📅 Duration: 03 November – 28 November 2025
📍 Location: Suva, Fiji
🕓 Deadline to Apply: Monday, 27 October 2025

Join WWF-Pacific and help chart a path toward stronger, science-based conservation for Fiji’s iconic sea turtles.

WWF-Papua New Guinea is calling for expressions of interest from qualified individuals, companies, or organizations to lead a Rapid Biodiversity Assessment in the stunning Pomio District, East New Britain Province — one of PNG’s most ecologically rich and active conservation areas.

This short-term consultancy (25 days) will generate vital baseline data on key species and ecosystem health to support the establishment of community conservation areas under PNG’s new Protected Areas Act (2024).

The consultant will work alongside WWF and local communities to:
✅ Train 30 local youths in terrestrial biodiversity survey techniques.
✅ Conduct biodiversity assessments across key species groups.
✅ Produce a comprehensive biodiversity report for two proposed conservation areas.

Who we’re looking for:
🔹 Experienced biodiversity specialists or teams with expertise in PNG forest ecosystems.
🔹 Proven capacity to train and work collaboratively with local communities.
🔹 Strong background in ecological data collection, analysis, and reporting.

📍 Location: Pomio, East New Britain Province
🕒 Duration: 25 days
📅 Application Deadline: Friday, 31 October 2025

Interested applicants should submit a single PDF with their methodology, CV(s) or organizational profile, sample reports, and cost breakdown to ppo.hr_pngrecruit@wwfpacific.org with the subject line:
“WWF Vacancy: Rapid Biodiversity Assessment Consultancy, Pomio”

Join us in protecting one of Papua New Guinea’s most extraordinary natural treasures.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

WWF-Papua New Guinea is inviting expressions of interest from qualified individuals, organizations, or research teams to undertake a Marine Rapid Biodiversity Assessment in Pomio District, East New Britain Province. This consultancy presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to WWF’s marine conservation efforts in one of Papua New Guinea’s most ecologically significant coastal regions.

The successful consultant will lead field-based biodiversity surveys to collect critical baseline data on key marine species and ecosystem health, while also building local capacity through hands-on community training in marine monitoring techniques. The findings will directly support the formal recognition of community-managed marine conservation areas under the Protected Areas Act (2024) and contribute to WWF’s vision of a People and Nature Positive Pacific.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their proposals by Friday, 14 November 2025, to: ppo.hr_pngrecruit@wwfpacific.org.

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