Fisheries and Governance Officer

WWF Tanzania is seeking to hire a highly experienced, competent, and motivated Fisheries and Governance Officer to lead the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) Region project on Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) and Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported (IUU) Fishing under the support of the NORAD funding agency. The project is operating in 5 countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, and Madagascar. The candidate will be responsible for implementing the Tanzania component of the project in collaboration with state and non-state actors.

Major Functions:

• Strengthening the voice and influence of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in advocacy and decision-making.
• Supporting development, adoption, and implementation of SBE policies in Tanzania, and ensuring financial commitment to contribute to this initiative in collaboration with SWIO/SBE focal person.
• Ensuring engagement of national and international financial institutions in advancing the Blue Economy agenda in Tanzania to catalyze increased financial flow of investments and capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator and WWF SWIO Fisheries and Policy Officer.
• Ensuring fair and equitable access to sustainable fisheries resources in Tanzania is facilitated through a collective approach and decision-making by local and central governments.
• Ensuring the government of Tanzania adopts innovative and robust management measures to combat IUU fishing, including implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA).
• Working with the Deep Sea Fishing Authority (DSFA) on matters related to Minimum Terms and Conditions (MTCs), Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), collection of catch records on tuna fishery in Tanzanian landing sites, IUU fishing, and any other related policy aspects.
• Supporting the government of Tanzania with policy recommendations that demonstrate the advantages of adopting SBE principles and strong anti-IUU fishing policies.
• Strengthening the capacity of CSOs in Tanzania (financial management, organizational capacity, leadership skills, SBE, and other related policy advocacy skills).
• Influencing private and public sectors to finance SBE-based investments.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Natural Resource Governance, Project Management, International Fisheries Management, Social Science with some knowledge in fisheries management, Political Science, Aquatic Science, or related field as required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in project implementation, policy, governance of natural resources in the Indian Ocean, including a strong international component.
• Demonstrable experience in engaging with local and international Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Deep Sea Fishing Authority, and international development partners.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with regional NGOs such as WIOMSA, WIO Mangrove Networks, CORDIO, and others.
• Experienced and fast-trainable project manager in a complex environment and multi-stakeholder tasks.
• Experience in development and implementation of online and in-person training and workshops.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience are appreciated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including advanced experienced presentation and facilitation.
• Experience in participatory approaches and working with a diversity of actors.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants may get the detailed Job Description (JD) through the website: https://www.wwf.or.tz/jobs_and_opportunities/jobs/

Applications must include a Cover Letter and CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the Head of People & Culture, via email to: hresources@wwftz.org by Friday, 25th October 2024 at 17:00.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female applicants are encouraged to apply. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.

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