Fisheries Expert

Summary

Join Global Fishing Watch as a consultant to contribute to their work in Vietnam. You will provide technical expertise on the Vietnamese fishing industry, advise on strategies, and support stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include developing reports, advising on policy, and contributing to capacity building. The ideal candidate has at least seven years of relevant experience in the Vietnamese fishing industry and strong communication skills. The position is remote, preferably based in Asia, and involves working with government stakeholders and partners. Deliverables include inception, technical, and synthesis reports, along with ongoing support and updates.

Requirements

• At least seven years of relevant professional experience working in the Vietnam fishing industry and maritime spatial planning
• Experience working with current and evolving political, sustainability, and/or conservation trends on a regional and international level
• Excellent diplomatic skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals within a range of cultural environments
• Strong understanding of fisheries management and experience advising government stakeholders on related issues
• Proficient in English and Vietnamese language skills, both written and verbal
• An ability to work under pressure and within a fast-paced environment
• A proactive self-starter with a keen eye for opportunities, ensuring Global Fishing Watch is informed in a timely manner

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on Global Fishing Watch’s strategies and interventions to enhance local understanding and impact, and support the engagement with governments and stakeholders in Vietnam to promote and demonstrate the value of Global Fishing Watch’s interventions towards improved fisheries management
• Contribute to the development and roll-out of analytical and capacity development products by providing critical local knowledge for a contextualized approach to ensure that Global Fishing Watch’s interventions are tailored to local circumstances and needs
• Monitor the marine policy landscape and identify opportunities for Global Fishing Watch to help advance marine and fisheries policy and ocean governance in Vietnam
• The consultant will advise on strategies to align Global Fishing Watch’s objectives with national priorities, ensuring the organization’s objectives are aligned with ongoing national policy discussions
• Support Global Fishing Watch and its partners in organizing meetings and regional workshops and in developing briefs and progress reports
• Provide strategic recommendations that will help advance the work and engagement of Global Fishing Watch and advise on approaches that align with government priorities
• Provide advice on creating impactful presentations and key messages on relevant topics and themes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience
• Experience in fisheries public policy, compliance, monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) on fishing vessels
• Vessel tracking and analytical experience