Fisheries and Governance Officer at WWF Tanzania

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Fisheries and Governance Officer at WWF Tanzania October 2024

Job Type: Full-time
JOB VACANCY
Position: 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.

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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:
This is Full-time
Job, 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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