Ocean Career: Rare Fisheries & Marine Science Senior Associate

Senior Associate for Fisheries and Marine Science

The Senior Associate for Fisheries and Marine Science reports to the Director for Science and Marine Governance and will be responsible for:

• Conducting fisheries and ecological data analysis in collaboration with program implementation team and Fish Forever global team
• Providing fisheries and ecological training and supporting tools for site implementation teams and partners
• Managing and delivering science-specific aspects of program including Managed Access and Reserves (MA+R) design, Coastal Fisheries Resource Management (CFRM) planning in sites, and Harvest Control Measures
• Acting as key resource person for fisheries science for various partners to implement the Fish Forever scale strategy
• Other tasks may be assigned.

Experience and

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science (expertise in population dynamics preferred) or Marine Biology
• Proven experience in analyzing and presenting results on small scale fisheries data (preferably using R)
• Experience in marine spatial planning and governance preferred
• Proven ability in training and capacity building
• Experience working with small-scale fishing communities and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to effectively engage with staff and partners at all levels in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and competing deadlines to ensure accuracy and high-quality standards while applying a system's view of outcomes and impact.
• Prior experience in an international, cross-cultural work environment is essential, and willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.

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