The Arafura and Timor Seas Ecosystem Action (ATSEA) Program is seeking an experienced Monitoring Expert to design and pilot a Regional Monitoring System for Abandoned, Lost and Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) across the Arafura and Timor Seas region.

Working closely with the Interim Regional Secretariat and partners from Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste, the consultant will lead the design of a long-term, cost-effective monitoring system to identify ghost net hotspots, assess intervention effectiveness, and support implementation of the forthcoming Regional Action Plan on ALDFG.

Deadline of Application: 13 November 2025

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