Job Description

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 invigorate 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 public interests.

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.

Project Overview

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 is the European Union’s groundbreaking IUU Regulation. Working in coalition with other leading NGOs in Europe, Pew is helping to ensure that the Regulation moves from partial implementation to full effectiveness. It is leading on the delivery of objectives on the ‘carding’ process and the ability of Member States to effectively sanction their Nationals. Further to this, the obligations of Flag States are under increasing scrutiny and proper implementation of those obligations is key to combatting illegal fishing

Position Overview

The Senior Associate will support the policy work of the campaign in the East African and Indian Ocean region, including outreach to key stakeholders and coordination of engagement with international organizations and in international fora. The Senior Associate will work closely with the Manager to ensure the delivery of policy objectives across the project with a specific focus on advocating for widespread ratification and implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement, Flag State Obligations and other key policies to combat illegal fishing.

Job Requirements

• Work with campaign staff and consultants to develop and implement the strategies and activities of the campaign;
• Support the policy work of the campaign, including outreach to key stakeholders and coordination of engagement with international organizations and in international fora;
• Work with campaign staff to deliver policy objectives across the project;
• Communicate with and support the work of international consultants working on the campaign;
• Represent the campaign at meetings, conferences and other events as needed;
• Communicate regularly by telephone and e-mail with domestic and international coalition partners and members of the public supportive of the campaign;
• Research, develop, edit and proofread fact sheets, letters-to-the-editor, action alerts, web content and other campaign public information materials;
• Manage special projects ranging from developing special sections of the campaign web site to cultivating organized support within a public constituency group;
• Prepare and oversee contracts for the campaign, as needed;
• Actively collaborate with other Pew campaign staff, particularly those working on campaigns focused on issues of common interest;
• Work with Pew staff on special projects and initiatives, as necessary;
• Represent Pew and the campaign at meetings and events where relevant enforcement policies will be discussed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of four years of relevant professional experience required. Experience in international fisheries policy, marine conservation or maritime law or enforcement issues is desirable;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including communicating complex ideas for a general audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with staff, consultants, partners, and others.
• A detail-oriented style with a focus on results. Ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Able to develop and move projects forward with independence and autonomy, yet working in a cooperative spirit in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Available outside normal business hours when essential to organizational priorities.
• Computer-assisted reporting skills or experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and/or research databases a plus.
• Ability to fit into a creative, fast-paced, and highly professional corporate culture which emphasizes excellence, collegiality, and teamwork. Has a proven track record of working as a member of a team and individually to meet goals.

Travel

Anticipate up to 25 percent domestic and international travel.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer.

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