Fisheries Manager - Italy

The MSC is currently seeking to fill a position in its Italian office to lead implementation of a project working with fisheries in Italy and some others MED  regions (Croatia, Albania, Slovenia and others).

The Fisheries Manager will work in collaboration with MSC Italy team and with other MSC staff across MSC’s headquarters and regional offices. The role will involve undertaking a range of activities  aimed at creating awareness of the MSC’s fishery standard, building capacity of stakeholders in prioritized fisheries to initiate and engage in MSC’s certification program, increasing uptake of the MSC program  and ultimately increasing the number of fisheries in the region that are formally engaging in the MSC. 

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Post-graduate degree or equivalent in fisheries or marine conservation biology, or fisheries, natural resources or environmental management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fisheries and resource sustainability issues, particularly as they relate to wild capture fisheries and the MSC’s Fisheries Standard.
• Extensive knowledge of the seafood sector in Italy with established contacts and network.
• Knowledge of third party certification schemes and ecolabelling.
• Demonstrated excellence of written and spoken communication skills in the English language, directed at a diverse range of people.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and experience and proven ability working with diverse stakeholders and interest groups.
• Ability to combine self-management and self-support with team membership.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis

To apply

Please email the following material to recruitment@msc.org 

• A cover letter in English outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge directly address the responsibilities and requirements detailed in the job specification, which constitute the position selection criteria.
• A copy of your current CV in English.

Please ensure that they are sent as Word or PDF documents with the titles “[your name] cover letter” and “[your name] CV”. Please put "Fisheries Manager, Italy” in the email subject line.

Closing date

15 July 2017, 05:00PM BST