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Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Fisheries Policy and Enforcement Lead position on a USAID-funded program in Senegal. The Ocean and Coastal Activity is anticipated to be a five-year program focused on fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in Senegal’s ocean and coastal ecosystems.
Position Description: The Fisheries Policy and Enforcement Lead will lead interventions to promote transparent and accountable fisheries management, including addressing overcapacity in Senegal’s small pelagic fisheries sector and reducing fishing effort, building capacity for more effective monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) and fisheries co-management. The Policy and Enforcement Advisor must have a strong understanding of fisheries management policies and practices in Senegal and how to support fisheries management, co-management, and MCS operations. This is anticipated to be a full-time position based in Dakar, Senegal.
Responsibilities:
* Lead interventions to revise, update, and/or strengthen national and regional small pelagic fisheries management policies and programs
* Develop and execute a strategic vision for OCA technical assistance to local and national efforts to combat IUU fishing conducted by artisanal and industrial vessels,
* Lead OCA efforts to adjust and align existing fisheries capacity with the ecological carrying capacity of small pelagic fisheries in Senegal
* Coordinate with other technical staff to improve use of relevant, timely, and targeted science and research for fisheries policy and management decisions
* Support the implementation and operation of fisheries co-management support to strengthen fisheries management, promote fair, legal, and sustainable fishing, and reduce conflict between relevant user groups over small pelagic fishery resources
* Provide technical supervision of relevant grantees and technical consultants as assigned
* Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning of the activity’s performance and progress, particularly relating to fisheries policy, enforcement, and sustainability
* Contribute to Annual Work Plans, project reports, and all contract deliverables
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
* Minimum master’s degree in fisheries management, marine/coastal resource management, marine biology, environmental governance, or another relevant field.
* Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the successful implementation of donor-funded development activities, USG/USAID experience preferred.
* Demonstrated experience in working on fisheries policy and co-management
* Demonstrated understanding of IUU fishing trends, threats and strategies to address them; Expertise working with MCS technologies preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with government, fishing communities, private sector, academic institutions, and civil society.
* Proven experience navigating complex and high-pressure operating environments.
* Professional fluency in French is required. English fluence is an asset.
Fisheries Policy and Regulatory Enforcement Officer for USAID Senegal’s Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems Activity
Tetra Tech International Development ( International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech ) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential position as a Fisheries Policy and Enforcement Officer under a USAID-funded program in Senegal. The Ocean and Coastal Activity is expected to be a five-year program focused on fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in Senegal’s ocean and coastal ecosystems.
Job Description: The Fisheries Policy and Enforcement Officer will lead interventions to promote transparent and accountable fisheries management, including addressing overcapacity in Senegal’s small pelagic fisheries sector and reducing fishing effort, building capacity for more effective monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) and fisheries co-management. The Officer should have a good understanding of fisheries management policies and practices in Senegal and how to support fisheries management, co-management and MCS operations. This is a full-time position based in Dakar, Senegal.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct interventions aimed at revising, updating and/or strengthening national and regional policies and programmes for the management of small pelagic fisheries.
* Develop and implement a strategic vision of technical assistance from the activity to local and national efforts to combat IUU fishing carried out by artisanal and industrial vessels.
* Lead the activity’s efforts to adjust and align existing fishing capacity with the ecological carrying capacity of small pelagic fisheries in Senegal.
* Coordinate with other technical teams to improve the use of relevant, timely and targeted science and research for fisheries policy and management decisions.
* Support the implementation and operation of fisheries co-management to strengthen fisheries management, promote fair, legal and sustainable fisheries and reduce conflicts between user groups affected by small pelagic fisheries resources.
* Provide technical supervision to beneficiaries and relevant technical consultants as required.
* Support monitoring, evaluation and learning of project performance and progress, particularly with regard to fisheries policy, enforcement and sustainability.
* Contribute to annual work plans, project reports and all contractual documents.
Minimum qualifications required:
* Minimum Master’s degree in fisheries management, marine/coastal resource management, marine biology, environmental governance or any other relevant field.
* Minimum seven (7) years of experience in successful implementation of donor-funded development activities, with USG/USAID experience preferred.
* Proven experience in the field of fisheries policy and co-management.
* Demonstrated understanding of IUU fishing trends and threats and strategies to address them. Expertise in MCS technologies is desirable.
* Proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with government, fishing communities, private sector, academic institutions and civil society.
* Proven experience navigating in complex and high-pressure operational environments.
* Professional fluency in French is required. Fluency in English is an asset.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover letter
* Curriculum Vitae
Please indicate where you saw the Tetra Tech IDS ad.
Please ensure that only the requested documents listed above are submitted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Tetra Tech International Development is committed to maintaining technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our dedicated Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion (GYSI) team of advisors works closely with our staff and partners to share international standards and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to increase inclusion and a genuine sense of belonging for all our staff, regardless of their background.
Reasonable accommodations:
We are committed to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Support page. Our recruiting team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide meaningful and reasonable accommodations to candidates.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a multi-billion dollar global company with local, customer-focused delivery in 550 locations worldwide. Our reputation is built on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who work together to deliver smart, scalable solutions for ambitious projects. Tetra Tech is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, inclusion and equity are part of our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.