- Love The Oceans
- Inhambane, Inhambane, Moçambique
Sobre a vaga
YES this role is also open to applicants worldwide but please note this is a full time on-site position based in Inhambane, Mozambique – if you are not willing to relocate to Mozambique for 2 years then do not apply for this role.
Company Description
Love The Oceans (LTO) is a grassroots marine conservation organization dedicated to protecting ocean ecosystems through innovative, community-led solutions. We believe healthy oceans are essential for both people and wildlife, and for over a decade we’ve combined science, education, and local partnerships to create measurable impact and scalable solutions for coastal communities. Partnering with the Oceanographic Institute of Mozambique (INoM), our organization aims to establish a Marine Protected Area and address challenges such as biodiversity loss and sustainable fishing. Recognized globally for its impactful work, Love The Oceans offers ethical conservation and scientific training expeditions, granting individuals the opportunity to engage directly in meaningful marine conservation and community efforts. Together, we aim to foster global action through local initiatives to preserve our planet’s oceans.
Job details
- Location: Jangamo Bay, Mozambique
- Start Date: 6 January 2026
- Length: Minimum 2 year commitment
- Reports To: Leadership Team
About the role
We’re seeking a Marine Program Coordinator – an experienced, hands-on marine scientist who can blend scientific rigour with strong leadership and cultural awareness. You’ll coordinate and deliver field research programs, mentor students and staff, and ensure operational excellence across multiple conservation projects. This role suits someone who thrives in dynamic, remote environments, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about turning marine science into tangible conservation results.
Key Responsibilities (please go to https://lovetheoceans.org/jobs/ for detailed job description)
- Program Coordination & Delivery Planning; including research projects and providing scientific and technical support to the Expedition Leader specialist programs
- Training & Mentorship; including lectures, workshops, and practical field training
- Data Management & Research Integrity; maintaining robust data-management systems and quality assurance, contribute to publications, reports, and impact assessments
- Community & Public Engagement; representing LTO at public talks and with stakeholder meetings and site visits.
- Operational & Administrative Support; including monthly financial reconciliations and donor/grant/impact reports, equipment, health-and-safety documentation and audits (Mozambique and South Africa sites), social media content creation, fundraising, and development of new projects.
Required Skills & Experience
- Essential Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Marine Science or a related subject area.
- PADI Rescue Diver (or higher) with a minimum of 50 logged dives, including experience in scientific diving and proven dive-safety awareness.
- Full, valid driver’s licence (manual transmission).
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- High proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Field-research experience in tropical or coastal marine ecosystems, including data collection and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate small-to-medium field teams or academic programs.
- Strong organisational skills – able to manage logistics, reporting deadlines, and dataset systems simultaneously.
- Confident communicator and public speaker, capable of teaching and presenting to varied audiences.
- Physically able to meet the demands of fieldwork in a remote coastal environment.
Desirable
- Portuguese language skills or willingness to learn basic conversational Portuguese for community interaction and team cohesion.
- Prior experience working in the Global South, tropical regions, or remote research stations.
- Experience designing and delivering marine projects.
- Familiarity with financial tracking or grant-reporting.
- Demonstrated initiative and independent problem-solving in field settings.
Personal Attributes
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is deeply committed to marine conservation and community-led impact.
- Thrives in dynamic, remote environments, and who has a strong history of displaying professional resilience, focus, and creativity.
- Adapts positively to change and approaches challenges with a solutions mindset.
- Balances friendliness with accountability in close-living team settings.
- Values diversity and inclusion and seeks to listen to different perspectives.
- Sees personal growth and contribution to a shared mission as equally important.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary, adjusted to local cost of living.
- Year-round shared accommodation on-site covered.
- One cooked meal per day for six months per year covered.
- One annual return economy flight home covered.
- Please see website for detailed package inclusions
Note: You are responsible for your own dive, medical, and travel insurance, vaccinations, and malaria prophylaxis before arrival.
What You’ll Gain
- Applied conservation leadership experience.
- Opportunity to co-author publications and contribute to peer-reviewed research.
- Immersive cross-cultural collaboration experience.
- Mentorship and professional development from LTO’s leadership team.
- Practical experience and skills valued in eco-tourism and resort-based marine roles.
- Confidence communicating science to diverse audiences.
- Professional resilience and adaptability in a dynamic remote environment
- The satisfaction of advancing sustainable ocean protection in Mozambique.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
- Please read through the full job description and apply through here: https://lovetheoceans.org/jobs/
- Please allow 15mins to complete the application form.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Teams.
Application deadline: 5th December 2025
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