Marine Fisheries Officer Job at Nature Conservancy… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Nature Conservancy.
Description;
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support monitoring and establishment of baselines on socio-ecological systems including fisheries and coastal habitats to inform conservation planning and adaptive management at target geographies in Tanzania
Lead capacity building activities to strengthen governance and management of community-led institutions including fisheries Beach Management Units, Shehia Fisher Committees, fisher cooperatives, etc. for sustainable fisheries and coastal management.
Build the institutional capacity of key partners for lasting local capacity and multi-stakeholder collaboration on sustainable fisheries and coastal community-led conservation.
Support development and adoption of processes and tools for advancing sustainable fisheries and coastal community-led conservation through cross-cutting support from partners and TNC team.
Lead planning and coordination of FishPath engagement processes including workshops and trainings in collaboration with local partners, TNC Africa staff and the Global FishPath team to improve fisheries management and increase capacity in the management of data-and capacity-limited fisheries.
Expand development and implementation of local-level resource management plans and interventions in target coastal communities including collaborative fisheries management areas, protected area plans and community-led monitoring and enforcement systems.
Lead implementation of TNC’s electronic monitoring and commercialization interventions in Tanzania to advance sustainable fisheries management within the EEZ.
Working closely with the Reef Resilience Network to build capacity of local community, practitioners, coral reef managers and scientists on effective reef restoration approaches and sharing of lessons to support reef restoration and marine conservation in Tanzania.
Assess if appropriate, implement community-based enterprises that incentivize sustainable fishing practices including value chain improvement of fish and fisheries products
Foster cross learning between coastal communities and projects for sharing best practices and to leverage cross-fertilization of knowledge for adaptive management
Ensure development and management of work plans and large project budgets
May involve working in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
The position will involve frequent travel domestically and internationally, including evening and weekend hours.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in coastal/marine fisheries management, conservation; or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience on collaborative/co-management approaches and marine science and conservation
Experience with national fisheries and other marine-management policies and frameworks in Tanzania.
Expereince with key contextual issues and dynamics relating to fisheries and coastal ecosystems conservation and relevant work experience in Tanzania.
Experience in developing supportive and collaborative partnerships with other non-profits, community groups and/or government agencies.
Excellent communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Expereince with technical writing and data analytical skills, interpretation, and presentation of information to a broad range of audiences and stakeholders.
Experience in analyzing data and using statistical packages such as Excel and other analysis tools
Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree and over 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the coastal fishing communities.
Experience in development and implementation of online and in-person trainings and workshops.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience are appreciated. Fluency in Swahili is an added advantage.
Willingness and ability to undertake extended periods of field travel (at least 40%) domestically and internationally.
Politically savvy within the national context.
WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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Application Deadline: 27th April 2023.
