Hatfield is a pioneer in the field of environmental services in Indonesia, with our first local office established in 1990 in Bogor, West Java. PT Hatfield Indonesia (PTHI) currently employs over 50 staff in Indonesia. PTHI provides local expertise and capacity, and supports our clients with a team of local and international multi-disciplinary specialists with more than 30 years of accumulated regional experience.

Hatfield provides a range of environmental services in Indonesia to sectors including fisheries and aquaculture, forestry, infrastructure, international development, mining and exploration, oil and gas, renewable energy, and pulp and paper sectors.

Hatfield’s work in Southeast Asia began in the 1980s with an aquaculture project in Thailand and has since completed numerous projects for clients throughout the region including in Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, and Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct marine biodiversity and ecological assessments, including marine and coastal baseline surveys, habitat and species assessments, and ecosystem services studies, either as a field team member or field coordinator as assigned by the Project Manager and/or Project Director.

• Implement field surveys in marine habitats and contribute to the design of sampling programs and methodologies, including but not limited to determining sampling locations, selecting survey methods, developing field documentation, analyzing data, installing equipment, and arranging field logistics.

• Be responsible for data management during fieldwork, including compiling survey results such as tally sheets, observation sheets, questionnaire results, and photographs; checking field data for completeness and consistency; organizing hard-copy records and uploading all digital data to appropriate storage systems after each field program; and conducting analyses of preserved samples.

• Conduct biological data analysis from field surveys, including species identification, conservation status screening, habitat and threat identification, research on species or habitats of concern, and calculation of relevant biodiversity indices and statistical metrics.

• Manage project team activities, including preparation of work plans, schedules, budgets, technical activities, and coordination of technical staff and subcontractors to ensure efficient use of company and client resources, as well as preparing and editing project documents such as proposals and reports.

• Implement a robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process at every stage of the project, including data quality checks, work plan preparation, data compilation, and literature reviews, to ensure compliance with project requirements and PTHI standards.

• Perform all assigned tasks while prioritizing occupational health and safety, security, confidentiality, and environmentally responsible practices.

• Apply the Hatfield writing style or other required style guides for all written contributions.

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to successfully deliver project activities, technical outputs, and project objectives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Marine Science, Fisheries, Biology, or a related field. A Master’s degree from a reputable university is considered an advantage.

• Minimum of five years of professional experience conducting marine biodiversity assessments and studies as part of environmental and social assessment processes, including AMDAL, UKL-UPL, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD).

• Proven experience in planning and conducting marine biodiversity baseline surveys, data collection and management, habitat and species assessments, species identification, and statistical analysis and interpretation of marine ecological data.

• Experience preparing biodiversity safeguard documents relevant to marine and coastal environments, including Biodiversity Impact Assessments, Critical Habitat Assessments (CHA), Ecosystem Services Assessments (ESA), Biodiversity Management Plans (BMP), and Biodiversity Action Plans (BAP), is considered an advantage.

• Experience delivering marine biodiversity projects in accordance with international environmental and social standards and safeguards, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), particularly IFC PS6 and WB ESS6, is highly desirable.

• Experience working in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork, with the ability and willingness to work in the field, including remote locations for extended periods.

• Possession of a valid AMDAL Team Member Certificate is an asset.

• Professional SCUBA diving and rescue certification is an asset.

Additional Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently, including in remote locations for extended periods.

• Ability to support business development and marketing activities; an entrepreneurial mindset and business development skills are advantageous.

• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, including remote areas across Indonesia.

• Strong willingness to learn on the job, multitask effectively, and travel frequently on short notice.

• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment in problem-solving situations.

• Ability to think innovatively, effectively, and critically to achieve optimal work outcomes.

• Strong attention to detail, high ethical standards, and a commitment to integrity.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and statistical software. GIS skills are advantageous but not required.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, including verbal communication, technical writing, and scientific writing.