Posted on May, 23 2016

CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT WWF MOZAMBIQUE
 
Fisheries Programme Coordinator -South Western Indian Ocean Sustainable Fisheries Programme (SWIO-SFP)
 
Based in: Maputo, Mozambique
 
 
WWF is an important, effective and authoritative conservation organization and we are able to respond to and influence the changing socio-economic and political landscape for the benefit of the environment in Africa and the survival of humanity globally.
 
WWF is recruiting an experienced, highly qualified and dynamic person to lead and coordinate the work on all marine fisheries aspects of the SWIO-SFP initiative to ensure WWF is working jointly to achieve sustainable management of fisheries in the region. The Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Mozambique Country Office Director.
 
 
The Programme Coordinator will manage and coordinate activities throughout the SWIO region and connect to the WWF Network and other key partners with the aim to achieve the goals set out in the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy. He/ She will coordinate and drive national, regional and global policy formulation on marine fisheries governance, trade in fisheries products, and marine climate change, and ensure delivery of results through lobbying and negotiation, technical support, and engagement with CSOs, industry and other stakeholders.
 
 
Required qualifications and skills:
MSc degree or higher in the field of marine/fisheries sciences or relevant environmental disciplines;
At least 15 years overall professional experience, experienced in working in a senior management position on a major conservation or fisheries programme;
Strong understanding of sustainable fisheries, fisheries governance, MPAs, IOM, MSP and eventually Blue Economy;
Ability to influence and open doors and build relationships of confidence with senior contacts in government, business, civil society and the donor community;
Ability to work in multi-cultural settings;
Ability to work effectively in a virtual team located in multiple locations.
 
For a detailed job description visit http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/jobs/
 
To apply for this position please send by 15 June 2016 a cover letter and a detailed CV (in english only) clearly mentioning the position “Fisheries Programme Coordinator (SWIO-SFP)” on the subject line to: careers@wwfafrica.org.
 
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.