➔ Description of the mission

Who we are looking for

Global Fishing Watch is seeking to engage an experienced individual with good knowledge and familiarity with the Vietnamese fishing industry. Building on the initial collaborations undertaken in the country, he/she must be able to provide technical inputs to key deliverables and communicate strategic recommendations that will help maximize the impact of the work. The individual must be able to provide critical support to help contextualize and refine the initiatives being provided by Global Fishing Watch to its country stakeholders.

The candidate should be adept with a remote working environment, and preferably located within the Asia region, especially in Vietnam.

Scope of work

Working under the supervision of the Policy Officer, Asia, and in close collaboration with the rest of the Asia team and local implementing partner, the individual will have the opportunity to contribute to the breadth of Global Fishing Watch's deliverables in Vietnam. These include:

Providing advice on Global Fishing Watch's strategies and activities 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 initiatives towards improved fisheries management.
Contribute to the development and roll-out of analytical and capacity development products to stakeholders by providing critical local knowledge for a contextualized approach to ensure that Global Fishing Watch's initiatives are tailored to local circumstances and needs.
Keep abreast of updates and developments in the marine governance landscape and identify opportunities for Global Fishing Watch to help advance marine and fisheries management, as well as 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 supportive of current national strategic direction.
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.

➔ Profile

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.

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.

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Global Fishing Watch

Global Fishing Watch (GFW) is an international non-profit organisation committed to advancing the sustainability of our oceans through increased transparency.

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Global Fishing Watch

Global Fishing Watch (GFW) is an international non-profit organisation committed to advancing the sustainability of our oceans through increased transparency.

Website
Unknown
Between 50 and 250 employees
Others

Global Fishing Watch did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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