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Oceans Program
The Oceans Program works to find constructive solutions to the most critical problems threatening the world's marine environments. At the national and regional levels, our team of scientists, attorneys and economists are tackling land-based sources of ocean pollution and working with fishermen to establish fair and sensible limits on their catch that will allow fisheries to recover. Our Oceans Program focuses on safeguarding marine ecosystems and fisheries in the North and South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, Gulf of California and the Caribbean.
The Gulf of California Sustainable Fisheries Project
This project presents a plan developed in consultation with Mexican and US partners to apply catch shares fisheries management in a select number of fisheries in the Gulf of California, develop the human and institutional resources required for implementation, strengthen the legal and regulatory environment that makes change possible, and explore new ways to finance the costs of transition to sustainability. It is an opportunity to introduce catch shares fisheries management and similar tools across Mexico and in other countries.
Coordinator, Mexican Fisheries Overall Function
The Coordinator will work within the EDF de Mexico Oceans Program to promote, develop and implement sustainable fisheries management in Mexico. This position will be based in La Paz, Mexico. Under the direct supervision of the Mexico Deputy Director, the main responsibilities of this position will include project management, strategic planning, coordination, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, outreach and communication, all leading toward the implementation of catch shares in the Gulf of California. The Fisheries Coordinator will work with a team of staff and consultants to ensure the overall project goals and objectives are met. This position will also work with the Mexico program leadership to coordinate the mission in the region, including meeting and communicating with federal and state officials, fisheries managers and chief scientists, catch share program administrators, staff and other elected officials. This position will also work closely with all other marine user groups and catch share stakeholders, NGOs, and any other interested parties to effectively and efficiently coordinate the implementation of commercial and recreational catch shares in Mexico.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Management of catch shares implementation projects in the Gulf of California, including management of consultants.
- Strategic planning, program design and evaluation.
- Coordination of specific tactics/workplans which will bring these strategies to fruition.
- Identify and engage key stakeholders.
- Organize and coordinate training and education seminars for government, fishermen, NGOs, and other fishery stakeholders; participate in all sessions and lead components of training.
- Oversee research and analysis to identify solutions to project goals.
- Identify, design and collaborate with team efforts which will work directly with key fishermen and other stakeholders to effectively leverage their voices with state and federal agencies executives and other key decision makers to implement catch shares throughout Mexico.
- Participate in and/or oversee community outreach efforts to ensure successful plan implementation.
- Prepare outreach materials as needed such as media toolkits, educational publications, press releases and other written reports.
- Monitor progress of project to ensure milestones are met. Ensure timelines, deliverables, outputs and budget projections are met.
- Coordinate with the EDF Oceans Team as necessary.
- Work with the team to draft proposals, white papers and concept documents for funders, and other external audiences.
- Undertake and complete special projects as assigned by the Mexico Deputy Director.
- Represent Environmental Defense Fund and project to government, fishermen, communities, and other stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field, such as environmental management, business administration, or public policy with a quantitative focus.
- Background in marine sciences and conservation, and strong knowledge of local fisheries issues, a plus.
- Project management experience, including overseeing personnel, managing timeline, and deadlines.
- Ability to use science, law, economics and advocacy to initiate and win positive environmental change.
- Experience working in multi-cultural environments and in developing countries, particularly Mexico.
- Specific knowledge of Mexican political landscape would be a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to work in a multi-tasking and stressful environment.
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
- Ability to think critically and solve complex problems by implementing innovative solutions.
- Ability to work with and communicate complex concepts to colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.
- Ability to prioritize and manage unexpected issues.
- Experience working with Mexican government and NGOs a plus.
- Proven ability to build a network of stakeholders and support for a project.
- Ability to travel in Mexico and internationally.
- Applicant must be legally eligible for Mexican employment.
Location
This position will be located in La Paz, Mexico.
Start Date
This position will begin as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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