Fisheries Analyst (Pacific)

Fisheries Analyst (Pacific)

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Reporting to: direct report to Program Manager, Pacific

Location: Remote working with a preference for time zones in the Pacific region.

The Position

Global Fishing Watch creates, collates and shares data to increase the transparency of human activities in the global ocean, leading to greater accountability, improved governance, reduction of ecological threats and an ocean that is healthy, productive and resilient.  

The Fisheries Analyst (Pacific) is a key position within Global Programs and they will be instrumental in Program Delivery for the region. With a focus on using and combining vessel tracking data, other satellite derived datasets and big data methods and AI generated estimates related to vessel identity and activity, this position will focus on improving monitoring via effective analysis of these datasets for fisheries and marine managed areas throughout the region. Working under the supervision of the Program Manager, Pacific and in collaboration with the Global Practice Unit, directly with the applied research and analysis and capacity building teams, the individual will be responsible and have the opportunity to contribute to the breadth of Program deliverables in the region. The position will also support our work to develop a forced labor risk model by analyzing data and information provided by industry and country partners.

We are looking for an individual with well-developed analytical and coding skills. They must be able to critically engage with complex datasets, possess an advanced ability to create and communicate data driven outputs for varied audiences and demonstrate an ability to effectively engage with national, regional and industry partners. They must have a willingness and interest to work within a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic work environment. Initially this is a two -year project period with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance. 

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and Present Analyses, Graphics, and Reports.

  • Work collaboratively with national, regional and industry partners and the analytical team to collect, analyze, and display data on commercial fishing. 
  • Analyze fishing and shipping vessel AIS and potentially VMS data, vessel databases, oceanographic datasets, and animal movement/species distribution data using BigQuery (SQL), R, and GIS.
  • Research and understand national and regional fishery and marine resource management frameworks and policies as they relate to analytic findings.
  • Create reports and presentations based on analyses, produce summary graphics and maps, and present findings and recommendations as required.

 

Support the Program Manager, Pacific, in engaging a wide range of stakeholders and governments to advance the mission of the organization in the region

  • Assist with the development and delivery of materials for regional trainings and capacity building activities.
  • In support of the Program deliverables, contribute to briefings, white papers and case studies and engage with national, regional and industry partners as required..
  • Develop and maintain an informed awareness of topics that relate to fisheries management, safe and decent working conditions on fishing vessels, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. 
  • Learn about new datasets and share technical knowledge across the other regional teams.
  • Internally communicate feedback received from external partners to adapt and update GFW tools
  • Participate in media interviews, public speaking & GFW training events.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Regional travels will be required (estimated about 15% of time), as well as some international travel.

 

Candidate description

Skills you should have

  • Bachelor's degree 
  • At least three years of relevant professional experience working in fisheries management or marine conservation, preferably in a Pacific island country  (but not essential)
  • Fluent in database handling, data mining skills and programming in R and SQL (or equivalent) or a demonstrated ability to acquire these skills in a timely way.
  • Strong spatial data handling skills with experience in analyzing vessel tracking data and creating maps or spatial inferences in GIS or programming languages.
  • Strong ability to independently error check and troubleshoot code
  • Good interpersonal skills and an ability to remotely cultivate relationships.
  • A demonstrated ability to develop and manage work independently.
  • A demonstrated ability to critically evaluate data and information and identify opportunities to add value to the work of national, regional and industry partners.
  • Good written and oral communications skills in English and the ability to communicate complex technical and scientific information to non-technical audiences.

Also great

  • Master's degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience
  • Vessel tracking and / or big data handling analytical experience.
  • Experience in fisheries compliance, and monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) and/or forced labor on fishing vessels.
  • Experience in fishing industry engagement and support.
  • Experience in the field of fisheries data and statistical analysis.

 

Note: if you do not fulfil all of the essential requirements but feel you can contribute to the team, we encourage you to apply and make your case in the cover letter.

 

Please apply by Monday, 19 May 2023.

 

 

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