Sr. Associate, Fisheries & Marine Science

Rare is seeking a Senior Associate in Fisheries & Marine Science based in Cebu City, Philippines. The role involves conducting data analysis, providing training, and managing science aspects of programs related to fisheries and marine conservation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science or Marine Biology, with experience in data analysis and community engagement. The position requires travel up to 70% of the time.
Position Overview

About Rare:

Rare inspires change so people and nature thrive. For 50 years, across 60 countries, we have inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to shift their behaviors and practices to protect our shared planet. We are a global leader in driving social change for people and nature and believe that the cumulative power of individual and community action is a vital pathway to safeguarding and restoring our shared waters, lands, and climate.  Rare’s organizational culture is results-oriented, and entrepreneurial, and our global programs cover the thematic areas of climate change, fisheries and marine conservation, sustainable agriculture food security, and Green Recovery.

Essential Functions:

The Senior Associate for Fisheries and Marine Science reports to the Director for Science and Marine Governance and will be responsible for:
• Conduct fisheries and ecological data analysis in collaboration with program implementation team and Fish Forever global team​
• Provide fisheries and ecological training and supporting tools for site implementation teams and partners​
• Manage and deliver science-specific aspects of program including Managed Access and Reserves (MA+R) design, Coastal Fisheries Resource Management (CFRM) planning in sites, and Harvest Control Measures
• Act as key resource person for fisheries science for various partners to implement the Fish Forever scale strategy

Other tasks may be assigned.

Experience and Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science (expertise in population dynamics preferred) or Marine Biology
• Proven experience in analyzing and presenting results on small scale fisheries data (preferaby using R)
• Experience in marine spatial planning and governance preferred
• Proven ability in training and capacity building
• Experience working with small-scale fishing communities and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel for up to 70% of the time.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to effectively engage with staff and partners at all levels in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and competing deadlines to ensure accuracy and high-quality standards while applying a system’s view of outcomes and impact.
• Prior experience in an international, cross-cultural work environment is essential, and willingness to work on flexible hours (even beyond the regular working hours) as needed.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.

Rare is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.