Senior Officer, Global Tuna Conservation Campaign

Washington DC

The Pew Charitable Trusts, an independent nonprofit, is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. The mission of the Pew Environment Group is to promote policies and practices that protect the global atmosphere, preserve healthy forests and marine ecosystems.

Pew is searching for a senior officer for the Global Tuna Conservation Campaign. The successful candidate will be afforded the exciting opportunity to impact international marine conservation. This individual will be part of a team focused on transforming the management of 23 tuna species (including bluefin) on the high seas through work in various countries and regions, as well as through some of the key Regional Fisheries Organizations tasked with managing access to these species on the high seas.

The Global Tuna Conservation Campaign senior officer will report to the deputy director, International Marine Conservation and will develop and co-ordinate strategic and operational plans and functions for the campaign with the advice and consent of supervisory and collegial staff at the Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT).
-A minimum of 10 years of experience in the international conservation arena is required. This includes designing and implementing programs aimed at solving conservation needs. Expertise in marine conservation management is preferred.
-Successful candidate will possess a strong network of relevant contacts that can provide expert information and advance results. Able to leverage relationships to influence positive outcomes.
-A master’s degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience is required.

This position is located in Washington, DC. The Global Tuna Conservation Campaign is designed as a four-year effort, subject to renewal by the PCT board at the end of the second year. The position currently is approved for a 24 month term period through September 2011.

Pew offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. To view a complete job description and apply, please visit www.pewtrusts.org and go to the Careers@Pew page. (http://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/intro). Use key word "tuna" and location choice "Washington, DC".