Opportunity

Ocean Career: Senior Fisheries Standard Manager at Marine Stewardship Council

The Fisheries team at Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is currently looking to recruit a Senior Fisheries Standard Manager to join our team and contribute to the development and implementation of the MSC’s Fisheries Standard and the Fisheries Certification Process, with a focus on the accessibility of the MSC program to fisheries globally.

The MSC’s vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations.  Through our internationally recognised certification and ecolabeling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded in the marketplace, through the leadership of our partners.  Over 400 fisheries around the world, representing more than 17% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 100 countries.

This is a senior position, and the post holder will play a role in leading the Fisheries team. Some of the key tasks that you will be involved in will be:

  • the coordination of the In-transition (ITM) to the MSC pilot’s Operation & Development Working Group;
  • the coordination of capacity building training operations related to ITM;
  • supporting the development of capacity building training procedures;
  • contributing to the development of the MSC Fisheries Standard and Fisheries Certification Process.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong working knowledge of MSC’s Fisheries Standard and certification processes, with a proven track record in resolving issues associated with fisheries assessment. You will also have:

  • demonstrable knowledge of fisheries improvement projects, with a focus on implementation and monitoring of progress;
  • experience in delivering technical training or capacity building activities, preferably in a developing world context and using online training platforms or learning management systems;
  • a strong teamwork ethic and excellent project planning, organisation, and time management skills;
  • experience working with stakeholders and other external parties to develop policy;
  • a track record of successfully managing relationships with stakeholders, collaborators, and colleagues.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Degree, or equivalent experience, in a sustainability or environmental discipline e.g., natural resources management, marine or fisheries conservation, environmental law or policy, etc; a post-graduate degree in one of these disciplines is desirable.
  • Strong working knowledge of MSC’s Fisheries Standard and Certification processes, with a proven track record in activities relevant to fisheries assessment.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of fisheries improvement projects, with a focus on implementation and monitoring of progress.
  • Experience of the practical delivery of technical training or capacity building activities is desirable, preferably in a developing world context and using online training platforms or learning management systems.
  • Well-developed IT skills, including use of standard software packages (MS SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).

Salary: competitive
Location: this role can be based at any regional MSC Office in the UK.
Contract type: permanent
Application deadline: May 4th

Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply.

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