SFP European Projects Manager

Published: 19 January, 2010

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) works with leading buyers and producers of seafood to improve fisheries. SFP works with companies to improve their understanding of marine conservation and fisheries science, sustainability demands in markets, and fisheries management and policy making processes. SFP helps convene companies to work together on procurement standards and implement “Fisheries Improvement Projects” (FIPs). SFP is looking for a European Projects manager to manage these projects and develop additional FIPs.The primary geographical focus will be Northern Europe / NE Atlantic fisheries and markets.

The Projects Manager will:

Convene FIP participants and build consensus around common procurement policies and improvement work plans;
Implement the agreed FIP work programmes; coordinate activities in agreed workplan, arrange and participate at relevant meetings, prepare prepare discussion documents etc.
Hire and manage European and international consultants as necessary to provide critical technical fisheries management and policy advice;
Strengthen working relations with key European catchers, seafood companies and NGOs;
Liaise with EU and national institutions, research institutes;
Prepare technical and other information to brief international buyers about the sustainability of European seafood;
Work closely with SFP’s leaders in major markets to engage international suppliers in the relevant FIPs;
Assist in maintaining up-to-date information about European fisheries on FishSource.org.

The position will be be for an initial 12 month period with a possibility of extension.

Person Specification:

The position requires a dynamic leader with extensive knowledge of the European seafood industry and fisheries management systems. The position requires fluency in English (written and spoken), ability to travel domestically and internationally and a minimum of 10 years experience in the seafood sector or fisheries management / research agency. Ideally the candidate will have a post-graduate (M.Sc. or above) qualification in fisheries science and/or management.

The position is expected to be based in the either UK or continental Europe.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume, letter of interest and availability by 22 February 2009. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.

Please submit entries to: doug.beveridge@sustainablefish.org

Additional Information on SFP structure and programmes is available via www.sustainablefish.org / www.fishsource.org