Marine Biologist

We’re looking for a Marine Biologist who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Samoa.

• This assignment seeks to contribute in the strengthening of the aquaculture capacity through researches and data collection of the cultured species.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor of Marine Science, 5 years experience
• You will be working alongside the Fisheries Division

About the Partner Organisation 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) is the principal organization charged by the Government of Samoa to provide policies, regulation and technical support to agriculture and fisheries production. MAF approach is to work in partnership with stakeholders such as subsistence farmers, commercial farmers, importers, exporters and Argo-processors and in collaboration with their associated public agencies, NGOs and service providers.

Vision - "To be a leading authority in sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries, contributing to the prosperity and well-being for all".

Located at the TATTE Building, Level 4.

MAF seeks a High-Level knowledge volunteer in marine life to be able to formulate strategies that support the achievement of the ministry's overall objective on marine life, due to the shortage of specific knowledge in Samoa.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.