OFFICE LOCATION
The position is based in Mombasa Kenya and/or the United Republic of Tanzania in Dar Es Salam or Arusha.
WHO WE ARE
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you.
To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature Conservancy’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities across 55 million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted in people, leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa’s shared resources in the 9 countries we operate.
TNC’s work in Africa transcends three key pillars: securing ownership rights to lands and resources for indigenous people, strengthening leadership and resource management and helping communities value nature through a holistic appreciation of its benefits while increasing revenue streams for conservation efforts and socio-economic development. Together with our partners, we are witnessing critical milestones in integrated land and fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy development and sustainable food production, working together and strengthening our resolve in tackling global challenges such as climate change, habitat and biodiversity loss that stands to adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people that share Africa.
TNC Africa Oceans Strategy focuses on securing large-scale ocean protection by supporting effective marine spatial planning, sustainable fisheries, and community-led conservation approaches. Our work seeks to establish sustainable financing to enable conservation outcomes at a large marine ecosystem scale by supporting policy and regulatory frameworks and local capacity, emphasizing linking science and communities to habitat protection, restoration and management. TNC’s work on fisheries aims to safeguard productive marine fisheries for ecosystem health and as an important foundation for food and livelihood security. Our vision is for aquaculture to grow with the least environmental impact. TNC has established partnerships with several non-government and government agencies to support fisheries and coastal community-led conservation throughout Africa.
Our aim is also to conserve and restore lost or degraded coastal wetlands (seagrass meadows, mangroves, and salt marshes) and to promote best practices to scale beyond the capacity of TNC, including scaling through regional and global partnerships. The current geographic focus of the TNC Africa Oceans Strategy is Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Gabon, Namibia, Angola, and Mauritius.
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Fisheries Electronic Monitoring Specialist- (WIO) engages with industry, government, and local partners in TNC’s Africa Oceans Strategy target countries in the WIO: Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, South Africa, and Seychelles. They will help to advance the Large-Scale Fisheries Program, and mostly the application of electronic monitoring (EM) to improve fisheries transparency and enhance ecological and socio-economic resilience across large-scale fisheries. They will serve as liaisons between TNC and external partners, assisting in delivering electronic monitoring partnership projects. They will provide research and policy support to TNC’s Ocean Governance Team, particularly in addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU fishing) in the WIO target countries. The position reports to TNC’s Africa Fisheries Strategy Manager, with a dotted line to the TNC’s Large Scale Fisheries Project Director (Provide Food and Water). The position is based in Mombasa Kenya and/or the United Republic of Tanzania in Dar Es Salam or Arusha. The position is a Fixed Term limited (2 Years) subject to performance and availability of funding. No employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position except for the local labour employment requirements.
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Working closely with TNC country programs of Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, South Africa, Seychelles, and global teams, this role will contribute to activities such as:
Ensure coordination and implementation of in-country electronic monitoring workplans and ensuring deliverables are being met on time.
Build in-country electronic monitoring strategy design based on partner feedback and country context.
Coordinating and facilitating workshops and meetings to collect buy-in and feedback from internal and external partners.
Develop materials and guiding resources to help increase electronic monitoring implementation and uptake in the region.
Support development and/or adoption of policies that increase uptake of electronic monitoring, including engagements with regional fishery management organisations (such as the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission), fishing industry and other networks, as part of TNC’s Large Scale Fisheries Program agenda.
Support research and policy support to the Ocean Governance team, particularly in IUU fishing.
Act as the liaison with the government to drive electronic monitoring implementation forward.
Scoping out and engaging in opportunities to expand large scale fisheries activities to new geographies; and
Support development of proposal and donor reports.
This role will develop and maintain strong partnerships with other NGOs, academic and scientific institutions, local and regional fisheries management agencies, and other relevant organizations to build a strong analytical and institutional foundation to design and implement EM policies and practices in the Western Indian Ocean. This role will contribute to innovative methods, tools, and frameworks that address the scaling of EM, as well as negotiate complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and industry partners.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
The Fisheries Electronic Monitoring Specialist- (WIO) contributes to developing TNC’s global large-scale fisheries strategy and the global strategy’s alignment and execution into the WIO context. They help to establish TNC as a major conservation partner within the WIO. They build strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field and develops partnerships with public and private organizations to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices. They will contribute to advancing the growing portfolio of projects, focused on fisheries transparency and seafood sustainability. It will entail fundraising efforts in alignment with the country, regional and global teams.
This is a dynamic position that works across at least four African Regional country programs, the global strategy team, and the business functions of operations, finance, communications, policy, and corporate engagement. The ideal candidate values collaboration and is able to manage multiple complex work streams and can identify strategic opportunities..
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come and join our program.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in fisheries management or a similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience, in Western Indian Ocean.
Experience engaging across and/or working within fishery departments, industry partners, and other stakeholders to achieve a common objective.
Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
Experience building partnerships and strong relationships with the private sector, coastal communities, government agencies, and civil society organizations related to marine conservation and fisheries management issues.
Experience negotiating.
Experience completing tasks independently and timely.
Experience with communication, via written, spoken, and graphical means in English. With preferred understanding of additional languages, which may include but are not limited to: Swahili, French, Spanish.
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
Experience in training and curriculum design.
Availability to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally.
Experience conducting or working on fisheries-related scientific research and ecosystem interactions.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of large-scale fisheries management, electronic monitoring, and marine conservation principles and practices, preferably in the Western Indian Ocean.
Over 7 years of experience working in and/or with the following, preferably in the Western Indian Ocean: seafood supply chains; Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance government teams; Marine Stewardship Council; Fisheries Improvement Projects.
Demonstrated experience influencing, developing, and implementing fisheries management policy and plans.
Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
Knowledge of current political, socioeconomic, and governance trends and practices that affect the marine environment, particularly in the Western Indian Ocean.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in marine conservation, fisheries management, and governance.
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Politically savvy.
Experienced in producing communication materials and communicate conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, Retirement Pension Stipend, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
Our Competencies:
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colours, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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