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Director Program Impact

Global Fishing Watch
Location
United States; Canada; Mexico; United Kingdom; Costa Rica; Panama; Spain; France; Italy; Ireland; Senegal
Posted
today
Department
Global Programs
Salary
$ 160K-180K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in fisheries management, ocean governance and policy, marine conservation, marine spatial planning, or a closely related field
  • Proven track record in high-level, multilateral diplomacy, state-level negotiations, and direct governance experience within Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO) contexts and international treaty bodies
  • Experience designing and managing complex projects across multiple geographies or institutional contexts
  • Familiarity with international and regional fisheries and marine governance frameworks
  • Strong track record managing multi-million-dollar grant-funded programs
  • Substantive senior-level management experience, successfully leading diverse, dispersed, multi-cultural teams
What the job really is

The Director of Program Impact at Global Fishing Watch will lead strategic initiatives to combat illegal fishing and enhance marine conservation efforts globally. This role involves managing regional programs, collaborating with various teams to integrate strategies, and overseeing financial management and fundraising efforts. The position requires frequent international travel and engagement with high-level government representatives to promote effective ocean governance.

Benefits
  • Compensation range for US-based employees: US$ 160K-180K per year
  • Compensation range for UK employees: £95K-£120K GBP
  • Compensation range for EU/Spain employees: €100K-€120K EUR
  • Pension/retirement, health and other benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment
Things to weigh
  • Position requires frequent international travel and flexible working hours across global time zones
  • Visa sponsorship is not supported; candidates must be authorized to work for GFW without visa sponsorship for at least two years after their start date
  • Role is remote but candidates must be legally authorized and based in specific countries to be considered
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