International Policy Associate

Job Description:

Background:
Global Fishing Watch is an international, non-profit organization committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency. We create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean. Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, GFW became an independent non-profit organization in June 2017. Using cutting-edge technology, we create and publicly share map visualizations, data and analysis tools to enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean. Our major focus is on commercial fishing because it is the most widespread human activity at sea, the most impactful on ocean health, and the most crucial for global livelihoods and food security. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels, both industrial and small-scale, that are responsible for the vast majority of the global seafood catch. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean commons for the common good of all.

The Position:
Reporting to the Director, International Policy, the International Policy Associate will support the International Policy team and our regional partners in their efforts to demonstrate the effectiveness of transparency as an ocean governance principle. The incumbent will assist in the organisation and coordination of events and delegation attendance at international meetings. They will lead the development and maintenance of internal international policy databases and will contribute to the creation of policy briefs, proposals and presentations. The International Policy Associate will also engage with governments and civil society partners throughout our work in regional and international fora.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Global Fishing Watch’s international policy projects related to stakeholder engagement and track the planning and delivery of our objectives and key results
• Support implementation of a government engagement work plan that outlines priority policy fora for advancing Global Fishing Watch’s mission
• Conduct policy research, reviews and analyses on issues related to industrial fisheries, small-scale fisheries and marine biodiversity
• Proactively track relevant international political developments and policy landscape in key regions and maintain up to date information within internal databases
• Contribute to the development of policy briefs, proposals, presentations, letters and communications materials
• Carry out translations of materials and communications
• Provide administrative support to the International Policy team and International Meeting Delegations, assisting with events and convenings, including planning logistics, drafting stakeholder communications, note taking and managing multiple timelines
• Represent Global Fishing Watch in specific external international and multilateral fora
• Contribute to and participate in other project and department tasks as assigned

Candidate description

Required

• At least two years relevant professional experience working in project management for public policy, public affairs, or political work
• Education or experience in ocean conservation/ sustainable development
• Fluent English speaker
• Fluency in a language other than English including French and/ or Spanish
• Proven ability to research, analyze, summarize and draft policy documents and communications materials
• A willingness to carry out a wide range of activities, including both professional and logistical tasks
• Proactive attitude and desire to move projects forward, seeking solutions to challenges that may occur along the way
• Highly organized, analytical, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a very high standard of detail
• Ability to take ownership of projects and communicate project updates to stakeholders in a transparent and proactive manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while performing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Understanding of the complexities and internal communications surrounding collaboration in a global matrix and remote organization

Preferred

• Training in project management
• Experience with the Notion project management software
• Experience of both international and national policy development
• Understanding of international negotiation processes
• Understanding of industrial fisheries, small-scale fisheries and/ or marine biodiversity

Additional Information

Note: The application period for this role closes on July 4, 2025 (11.59pm CEST)

Reporting to: International Policy Director

Manages: None

Please note: 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.

Individuals on student visas must be eligible for full-time employment on their visa and have valid work authorization that remains valid for at least two years or the duration of their contract.

Location: This is a remote role, but candidates must be legally authorized and based in the following countries to be considered: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Panama, Senegal, Spain, UK, USA.

Permanent/Fixed Term/Contractor:
Duration: Open-ended

Full Time hours: Yes

The position may be a GFW employee, an employee of our Employer of Record Partner, or a contractor depending on the country of residence.

Compensation: A compensation range for this position is US$ 50-70K per year for US-based employees, GBP 40-50K per year for UK based employees, USD 20-25/h for Argentina based. For applicants located outside of the US, the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire. Compensation is commensurate with experience and will vary depending on the hired candidate’s country of residence, in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Equal opportunities: Global Fishing Watch is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization.