[Hiring] Senior Manager, Biodiversity Initiative @Global Fishing Watch

Role Description

Global Fishing Watch is seeking a Senior Manager, Biodiversity Initiative (interim) for a fixed-term maternity leave cover running up until circa March 2028.

We are looking for a senior oceans specialist with deep technical expertise in marine biodiversity conservation and implementing area-based management alongside strong policy expertise. A key member of our global programs team, the senior manager will primarily drive our core delivery of the biodiversity initiative, with transparency, technology and open data as central principles.

The Senior Manager will play a central role in advancing our biodiversity work, including:

• Strengthening the use of Global Fishing Watch Marine Manager
• Supporting implementation of Target 3 of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (the 30x30 target)
• Focusing on effective, equitable and well-managed marine protected areas (MPAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs)

The Senior Manager will also contribute to:

• Grant management
• MEL processes and fundraising efforts
• Engagement with institutions and organizations linked to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
• 30x30 implementation and other existing or emerging international biodiversity instruments

This position will play a key role in strengthening internal coherence and external impact, and represent the organization in biodiversity-related partnerships and engagements, as appropriate.

The role requires a highly collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams in a global, matrixed environment, combined with a strong strategic mindset to build and sustain networks and partnerships within the marine biodiversity community.

It also offers exciting opportunities to further develop Global Fishing Watch’s interventions supporting the designation, management planning and monitoring of human activity in MPAs and OECMs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience
• Established international track record/experience in biodiversity, fisheries, and other ocean governance themes
• Demonstrated ability in development, management and policy work in the national, regional and international context
• Familiarity with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity processes
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
• Highly organized, analytical, strategically minded and self-motivated
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate and follow up engagements with partners
• Demonstrated ability to manage and move projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy
• Experience working in complex, global, matrixed and remote organizations
• Experience in drafting terms of reference, managing consultants and leading cross team work

Requirements

• Experience working with governments on 30x30 implementation
• Familiarity with the Global Environment Facility processes
• Proficiency in an additional language other than English is desirable, particularly Spanish, French or Portuguese
• Excellent oratory and presentation skills, and experience speaking with media, organizations, etc.

Benefits

• Pension/retirement, health and other benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment

Additional Information

• Note: The application period for this role closes on April 30, 2026 00:00 CEST
• Reporting to: Director Program Initiatives
• Location: This is a remote role, but candidates must be legally authorized and based in Colombia; Argentina; Chile; Brazil; United States; United Kingdom; Kenya for this role
• Permanent/Fixed Term/Contractor: Fixed-term (USA & UK) / Contractor (Colombia; Argentina; Chile; Brazil & Kenya)
• Duration: Circa March 2028 (Maternity Cover)
• Full Time hours: Yes