The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life.

We are an independent nonprofit organization—the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew.

Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects encourage efficient, responsive governments—at the local, state, national and international levels—serving the best interests of the people. We partner with a diverse range of donors, public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society.

With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Brussels and London and staff in other regions of the United States as well as Australia, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect.

Environment

For the past two decades, Pew has been a major force in educating the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences and solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our work is focused on reducing the scope and severity of three major global environmental problems:

Dramatic changes to the Earth’s climate brought about by the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the planet’s atmosphere;

The erosion of large terrestrial wilderness ecosystems that contain a great part of the world’s remaining biodiversity; and,

The destruction of the world’s marine environment.

Ending Illegal Fishing Project Summary

At least one fifth of all fish taken from the sea are caught illegally or beyond the reach of regulators. This significantly threatens the health of the global ocean ecosystem and undermines the economies of countless fishing communities around the world. Fishing grounds in developing countries and on the high seas are especially vulnerable to exploitation by companies that engage in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. International crime in fisheries flourishes because flag states do not fulfill their legal obligations to control the fishing operations of their vessels and port states do not have the tools and incentives to identify and prosecute these crimes in port.

There is no silver bullet capable of addressing IUU fishing. Many tools must be marshaled to close down the avenues for illegally caught and unregulated fish. The campaign is working to lay the foundations for a global system of enforcement to combat illegal fishing through the adoption and effective implementation of policy measures that enable the identification and tracking of industrial-scale fishing vessels, the development of practical tools to improve information-sharing among enforcement authorities, and the building of the necessary human and technical resources to sanction such vessels if they have engaged in illicit activities. To accomplish this, one of the focus areas for the campaign will be on securing the ratification and implementation of the United Nations Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (PSMA). The campaign will also focus on putting in place ways for countries and international fisheries management organizations to share information and increase transparency and accountability, prerequisites for an effective global fisheries enforcement system. This position will be responsible for managing these elements of the campaign.

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for assisting the campaign to secure the ratification and implementation of the PSMA in targeted flag states within the European Union.

The position is located in our London, UK office and will report to the Manager, Ending Illegal Fishing Project.

• Providing advice and assistance to the campaign director, in collaboration with the campaign managers, in identifying and setting highly measurable goals and targets as well as developing timelines and operational plans;
• Developing and implementing workplans with the campaign director and campaign managers to establish proactive advocacy campaigns to achieve the agreed campaign milestones and event objectives;
• From the UK base, leading work on the campaign’s European Union objective, both for Pew and within coalition with Brussels-based NGOs;
• From the UK base, consulting with experts from a variety of fields who can help inform project development and implementation;
• From the UK base, organizing and hosting strategy sessions with NGOs, scientists, and other stakeholders;
• Forging partnerships with key organizations, that can advance project goals;
• Collating the results of various research, investigations and partnerships into a coherent advocacy product to promote and deliver the campaign;
• Collaborating with the campaign director and other Pew staff to provide project partners/donors with regular updates on project advancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• A minimum of four years of relevant professional experience required. Experience in international fisheries policy is important. Some experience with marine conservation and maritime enforcement issues is a plus;
• Demonstrated strong analytical and strategic skills. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue/problem, determine whether it is ripe for intervention and identify the means to address it. A strong commitment to producing measurable results;
• Good knowledge of the mechanics of government within the European Union, and preferably of Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE);
• A task-oriented style, with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Able to develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy;
• Politically astute; able to understand the needs and motivations of different individuals and international institutions and conceptualize win-win scenarios to satisfy multiple agendas and stakeholders;
• Strong oral, presentation, facilitation and written communication skills. Clear, effective writing style;
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners and others who contribute to the development of a project by anticipating possible outcomes. Excellent listening skills. Highly articulate;
• Exhibits skills of diplomacy. Able to work productively with a wide array of different people and international institutions that frequently disagree with and are in competition with one another;
• Seasoned judgment, able to justify recommendations, and be responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners.

Travel

It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel nationally and internationally for approximately 20 percent of their time to meet campaign objectives.

Compensation

Pew offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer.