Head of Partnership Network - South East Asia at Blue Ventures – Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand) with extensive regional travel

Blue Ventures is seeking a dynamic Head of Partnership Network for Southeast Asia. This permanent, full-time role involves bringing energy and vision to expand Blue Ventures' delivery partner and strategic partnership network across the region.

The successful candidate will work closely with passionate teams, local leaders, and diverse partners to translate shared conservation goals into tangible, lasting impact for coastal communities. Reporting directly to the Regional Director Asia, this role leads the Regional Partner Network Teams, collaborating extensively with regional and global leads, partners, communities, and technical experts.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing collaborative engagement strategies, providing mentorship and support to country-focused Partnership Managers and Coordinators, and shaping Blue Ventures’ strategic vision for partnerships across Asia. The Head of Partnership Network will identify, onboard, and steward high-impact, long-term partnerships, cultivating a thriving and expanding network of community-focused organizations.

This position plays a crucial role in Blue Ventures’ ambitious growth strategy in Asia, enabling more organizations and coastal communities to lead the management and protection of their fisheries and marine environments, and scaling community-led conservation across the region.

The role is based full-time in Asia, requiring extensive travel within the region, regular connections with colleagues at the Regional Hub in Denpasar, Bali, and visits to remote coastal locations. The annual gross remuneration for this position ranges from IDR 511,092,596 to IDR 557,754,413.

- Demonstrated leadership in growing and managing partnership networks within a regional context.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, partners, and technical experts.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and overseeing collaborative engagement strategies.
- Strong mentorship and team leadership skills, with a focus on supporting and developing country-focused teams.
- Strategic thinking and vision for identifying, onboarding, and stewarding high-impact, long-term partnerships.
- Commitment to community-led marine conservation and sustainable fisheries initiatives.
- Willingness and ability to undertake extensive travel within the Southeast Asia region.