Pearl Marketing Officer

We’re looking for a Pearl Marketing Officer who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Tonga.

• You will be working alongside the Association team to develop and implement a business plan as well as helping to generally strengthen the capacity of the Mabe Pearl Association in pearl industry development.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need qualifications in a related field (business, marketing or communications as well as a minimum of two years’ experience within the business, marketing or brand development sector. Ideally this would be in the jewellery, handicraft, design, industry, fashion or retail sectors.
• Provide support in the development of pricing strategies and marketing approaches as well as assisting staff in preparing marketing analysis of sales products. 

About the Partner Organisation 

The Ministry of Fisheries is responsible for the conservation, management and development of sustainable fishery in the waters of Tonga. The overall aim of the Ministry is focused on the sustainable management of their fisheries, to support the establishment of community based special management areas, and to foster sustainable and profitable commercial fisheries and aquaculture. The main role of the Aquaculture section, a top priority for the Tongan government with the wish to increase Aquaculture Research and Development throughout Tonga.

Tonga's small but promising Mabe pearl farming industry offers significant potential development, and for delivering significant lifestyle advantages to the people of Tonga. The Ministry of Fisheries Aquaculture Section's highest priority is supporting and developing this industry, in conjunction with support from the University of the Sunshine Coast. The organisation wishes to have a volunteer to strengthen the practical skills, expertise and knowledge of the members of the Pearl Farmers Association and Aquaculture staff.

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.