Director Program Impact
Quick answer
Global Fishing Watch is hiring a remote Senior Director Program Impact (US-based) paying US$ 160K-180K per year to lead strategic and financial development of regional and thematic delivery programs.
- Role
- Director Program Impact
- Organization
- Global Fishing Watch
- Location
- Remote, but candidates must be legally authorized and based in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, UK, Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, or Senegal
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- US$ 160K-180K per year for US-based employees - £95K-£120K GBP for UK employees - €100K-€120K EUR for EU/Spain employees. For applicants located outside of these locations, the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire.
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Director Program Impact at Global Fishing Watch is a strategic leadership role focused on shaping the organization's work to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and support the 30x30 global target and High Seas Treaty. The role involves managing regional programs, developing strategies, and leading teams.
What you'll do
- Lead the strategic and financial development and oversight of GFW’s regional and thematic delivery programs
- Collaborate with the CIO and global program senior management team to inform the development and delivery of GFW's long-term strategy
- Line manage and support regional / thematic leadership and teams
- Contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals to advance funding opportunities
- Represent GFW at relevant international conferences, roundtables, and senior bilateral meetings
- Develop and implement partner engagement strategies
What it takes
- 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
- Familiarity with all relevant 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
- Experience developing and leveraging partnerships across nonprofit, academic, government and private sector institutions
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Pension/retirement, health and other benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, but candidates must be legally authorized and based in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, UK, Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, or Senegal.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is US$ 160K-180K per year for US-based employees - £95K-£120K GBP for UK employees - €100K-€120K EUR for EU/Spain employees. For applicants located outside of these locations, the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least 10 years of experience in fisheries management, ocean governance and policy, and a proven track record in high-level, multilateral diplomacy.
How do I apply?
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfill the requirements set out in the job announcement by clicking here.
Is visa sponsorship available?
Visa sponsorship is not supported at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work for GFW without visa sponsorship for at least two years after their start date, or for the entire duration of their contract if on a fixed-term agreement.
How to apply
Apply directly on Global Fishing Watch's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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