Candidate description

Required

• At least two years relevant professional experience working in project management for public policy, public affairs, or political work
• Education or experience in ocean conservation/ sustainable development
• Fluent English speaker
• Fluency in a language other than English including French and/ or Spanish
• Proven ability to research, analyze, summarize and draft policy documents and communications materials
• A willingness to carry out a wide range of activities, including both professional and logistical tasks
• Proactive attitude and desire to move projects forward, seeking solutions to challenges that may occur along the way
• Highly organized, analytical, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a very high standard of detail
• Ability to take ownership of projects and communicate project updates to stakeholders in a transparent and proactive manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while performing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Understanding of the complexities and internal communications surrounding collaboration in a global matrix and remote organization

Preferred

• Training in project management
• Experience with the Notion project management software
• Experience of both international and national policy development
• Understanding of international negotiation processes
• Understanding of industrial fisheries, small-scale fisheries and/ or marine biodiversity