Blue Ventures connects coastal communities restoring the ocean, providing the resources and partnerships they need to unlock their power and turn local action into global impact. We link communities with allies, knowledge and influence to create unstoppable waves of change.

Together, we’re placing communities at the centre of solutions to sustain fisheries, manage ecosystems and redefine how the world protects the ocean.

Summary job description

Our Partner Network team leads the identification, selection, development, and long-term stewardship of civil society and non-governmental organisations that partner with Blue Ventures globally. Partnerships are central to our strategy, enabling us to support community-focused organisations through funding, technical assistance, and capacity strengthening to advance community-based fisheries management and locally managed marine areas.

The team builds and manages strategic partnerships by identifying prospective organisations, assessing their capacity and funding needs, developing multi-year support agreements, and fostering collaboration across our global network. By promoting peer learning, knowledge exchange, and organisational strengthening, the team helps build a community of practice committed to community-led coastal fisheries reform.

We are seeking a Partnership Coordinator to support the strategic growth and management of our Partner Network from our Tanzania hub. This role will focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations, supporting partnership development, and contributing to the successful delivery of partnership initiatives that advance Blue Ventures’ mission.

The role requires regular travel, including to remote coastal communities, and collaboration across multiple time zones. Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to travel are therefore essential.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, highly organised relationship builder with experience working with rural communities, small-scale fisheries, and community-based conservation or development initiatives in Tanzania. They will demonstrate a strong ability to cultivate effective partnerships, embrace innovation, and contribute both independently and as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.

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