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Global Fishing Watch over 2 years ago
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Organizational Overview

Global Fishing Watch (GFW) is an international, non-profit organization committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency. We create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean. Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, GFW became an independent, international non-profit organization in June 2017. Using cutting-edge technology, we create and publicly share map visualizations, data, and analysis tools to enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels, both industrial and small-scale, that are responsible for the vast majority of the global seafood catch. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge to safeguard the global ocean commons for the common good of all.

 

The Position

The incumbent will lead GFW’s engagement with Pacific Island countries and territories and key regional organizations, to advance ocean governance through transparency. Under the strategic guidance of the Chief Program Officer, the Program Manager, Oceania, will be one of four regional program managers, with counterparts in Asia, Latin America and Africa and part of the leadership group of GFW’s Transparency Team.

GFW is looking for a dynamic, strategic thinker who can drive relationships with key governments, organizations and iniduals in the fisheries and maritime community in the region. The ideal candidate will be familiar with international and regional oceans and fisheries policy and governance mechanisms, including monitoring, control and surveillance, and adept at building relationships with government representatives in-country and regionally. They will be an effective team player and able to share knowledge with, and learn from, colleagues in other regions. As our engagement grows, the Regional Lead will build a case for additional funding to support a growing team.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to advance GFW’s transparency vision and global program in Pacific Island countries
  • Lead the delivery of GFW’s program and policy objectives in the region and partner countries including project and budget management. This will be done through collaboration with other GFW teams (data and analysis, research and innovation, engineering and product, communications, and international policy).
  • Initiate, develop and nurture partnerships with Pacific Island national fisheries, maritime agencies and other relevant stakeholders to promote transparency of fisheries data and support efforts to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal unreported and unregulated fishing 
  • Represent the organization in advocating our mission with a variety of audiences, including strategic partners and policymakers, media, funders and at GFW training and outreach events
  • Support fundraising, communication and international policy efforts to support, sustain and scale the program in the region 

 

Essential

  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in fisheries management and/or maritime policy - preferably in government, a regional fisheries management organization or non-government sector, including in a leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience preferred
  • Familiarity with the Pacific Islands region, ideally with first hand experience, and a deep understanding of the priorities and approaches to fisheries and oceans policy in the region
  • Track record of building productive partnerships with stakeholders
  • Familiarity with fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance policy and operations, fisheries and maritime data analysis or related fields

 

Candidate Profile

  • Passionate about ocean conservation
  • Politically savvy, strategic thinker 
  • Strong, relevant networks in the region
  • Positive and collaborative team player
  • Effective written and verbal communicator 
  • Demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in cross-cultural environments
  • Able to work independently and remotely, with excellent organizational and team leadership skills
  • Able to work effectively in a globally distributed, cross-cultural, all-remote working organization across multiple time zones

Desired

  • Fluency in languages of the region other than English
  • Basic technical ability, and familiarity with Slack, Google Suite, Google hangouts and other tools for remote work
  • Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector, preferably of environmental non-government organizations

 

Responsible to: Chief Program Officer

Location: Remote working but preferably based in Australia, New Zealand or a Pacific Island country

Travel: moderate international travel is expected, dependent on COVID situation and protocols

Salary: Commensurate with experience. GFW offers pension/retirement, health, and other  benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment.

Working Hours: Global Fishing Watch (GFW) supports flexible working, so the pattern of hours may vary according to operational and personal needs. GFW works across different time zones and weekend work may be required on occasion. The position will be part of a global team spanning many different time zones and so the candidate must be able to accommodate regular early/late meetings to be able to work effectively. Periodic domestic and international travel is required. No overtime is payable.

Holiday: Paid holiday/vacation commensurate with other, similar-level Global Fishing Watch employees in the country or region of employment.

Equal opportunities: Global Fishing Watch is an equal opportunities employer. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that our mission is best advanced when welcoming the contributions of people of erse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures and would welcome applications from Pacific Island countries. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of Global Fishing Watch and our partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

 

To Apply by April, 29