Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a science-business connector, promoting CSA’s capabilities in marine habitat restoration, nature-based coastal protection, marine spatial planning, water quality and biodiversity monitoring, and environmental permitting to various sectors including:
- Coastal infrastructure and port development
- Marine conservation and blue carbon projects
- International development, donor-funded programs, and NGOs
- Tourism and resort developments
- Climate adaptation and coastal resilience initiatives
- Academic and governmental partnerships
- Lead international marketing entry strategies, identifying project opportunities such as those in the Middle East, North and East Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
- Track international tenders, grants, and multilateral funding initiatives (e.g., World Bank, United Nations initiatives, individual country initiatives) and develop partnerships for consortia-based bids.
- Represent CSA at trade shows, donor briefings, scientific and conservation conferences, and international development forums.
- Prepare high-quality capability statements, technical proposals, and cost estimates tailored to non-energy stakeholders and compliance needs.
- Build in-country and/or regional teaming arrangements to support international projects
- Coordinate with CSA’s scientists and legal/logistics teams to ensure project feasibility, regulatory alignment, and regional appropriateness.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in international consulting, business development, or technical project sales focused on marine environmental, conservation, infrastructure, or development programs.
- Familiarity with international development and procurement processes (e.g., UN, USAID, IDB).
- Demonstrated experience navigating complex stakeholder environments including industry, government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and community groups.
- Excellent verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication skills; additional language skills (e.g., Arabic, Spanish, French) are highly advantageous.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work across time zones.
