Job Type : Contract
Industry : Field Operations/Project Management
Education Level : Senior level
Who We Are
Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global
conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which
all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground
solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can
thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters, and
oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping
make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to
diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent
workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a
collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private
sector, and other partners. TNC has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania,
Zambia, Gabon, and representation in Botswana and Seychelles. To learn more,
visit http://www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature
Conservancy’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable
future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities across 55
million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted in people,
leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with
governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa’s shared resources
in the nine countries where we operate.
TNC’s work in Africa transcends three key pillars: (i)
securing ownership rights to lands and resources for indigenous people; (ii)
strengthening leadership and resource management; and (iii) helping communities
value nature through a holistic appreciation of its benefits while increasing
revenue streams for conservation efforts and socio-economic development.
Together with our partners, we are witnessing critical milestones in integrated
land and fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy
development and sustainable food production, working together and strengthening
our resolve in tackling global challenges such as climate change, habitat and
biodiversity loss that stands to adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people
that share Africa
Reporting to the Lake Tanganyika Fisheries Director and
working closely with Tuungane Fisheries Manager, Tuungane M&E officer,
Africa Monitoring and Evaluation Director, Africa Freshwater Protection
Strategy leadership, and Global Freshwater Community-based Conservation Team,
the position will be based in the Rukwa Region of Tanzania and may involve
significant domestic and international travels. No employment visas or
assistance is being offered with this position except for the local labor
employment requirements.
Essential Functions
The Lake Tanganyika Fisheries and Monitoring Specialist is
responsible for leading implementation of the Lake Tanganyika fisheries
strategy south of Tuungane program area in Tanzania. They will support
implementation of the Lake Tanganyika Fisheries strategy in collaboration with
Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA), Tuungane program, local communities, District,
Regional and National Government leadership including but not limited to
government fisheries research and policy institutions in Tanzania on Lake
Tanganyika such as Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI) and the
Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF). The Lake Tanganyika Fisheries
Specialist will also support development and implementation of fisheries co-management
and conservation interventions as part of a lake-wide strategy implanted
through partners. They manage sustainable fisheries and nearshore biodiversity
conservation interventions along the Tanzanian shore, including fisheries
reserve protection, collection, analysis and reporting of fisheries data,
monitoring, and community relations. They collaborate with local and
international partners along the shoreline of Lake Tanganyika to advance
replication of Tuungane Project lessons and success models in fisheries
conservation to the wider Lake Tanganyika fisheries strategy and ensure smooth
and continuous learning exchange within Lake Tanganyika riparian countries.
The Lake Tanganyika Fisheries Specialist will be responsible
for supporting the protection of critical nearshore habitats through approaches
such as fisheries reserves, sustainable fisheries financing, development of
fisheries business enterprise, closure systems, fish stocks monitoring,
electronic fish catch assessment surveys (e-CAS), and reporting of lessons
learned. They will oversee and manage sustainable fisheries resources
management and nearshore biodiversity conservation in Southern Tanzania
including all aspects of protection, science, stewardship, and community
relations south of the Tuungane Project area.
Responsibilities and
Scope
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Support preparation of Lake Tanganyika Fisheries
workplan and budgets and implementation of Lake Tanganyika fisheries strategy.
·
Support Beach Management Unit (BMU)
co-management institution establishment and BMU networking, and foster
cross-site learning among BMUs, BMU networks (CFMAs) members and the general
community on best fishing and fish processing practices.
·
Work with BMUs, CFMAs, Districts and Civil
Society Organizations on fisheries CAS data collection, analysis, and
reporting.
·
Collaborate and build relations with Government
of Tanzania to ensure appropriate CAS data collection is sustainably advanced
to feed into the National Catch Assessment Survey (CAS) database
·
Support setting of Lake Tanganyika fisheries CAS
objectives and manage their performance through monitoring workplans and
budget.
·
Support communities towards management and
protection of identified critical habitats through fish reserves and protected
fish breeding sites (FBS) within local settings; helping them demarcate, zone,
and enforce them with closure systems.
·
Coordinate with District Local Government
Authority (LGA) and private partners to enhance BMU/CFMAs financial
sustainability mechanisms including facilitating temporary fisheries closure
systems around community FBS and developing fisheries business enterprises.
·
Collaborate with research institutions such as
TAFIRI to undertake relevant surveys and research on fisheries resources on
Lake Tanganyika to address priority fishery management issues.
·
Enhance efficiency and biodiversity conservation
of Lake Tanganyika fisheries through functioning CFMAs and educating
communities and partners on issues of aquaculture initiatives.
·
Ensure timely collection and analysis of Lake
Tanganyika fisheries and conservation monitoring data and prepare quarterly
reports.
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Under minimal supervision, make independent
decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
·
May work in variable weather conditions, at
remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically
demanding circumstances.
Minimum Qualifications
·
BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in inland
fisheries management, aquaculture, or a related field; or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
·
Experience in working with community in
fisheries resources and collaborative/co-management approaches.
·
Experience in fisheries data analysis and
reporting.
·
Fluent communicator at public and/or media both
in writing and verbally in English and Kiswahili.
·
Experience in preparing and managing budget.
·
Experience in writing winning requests for
proposal (RFPs) for grant/contract funding for program.
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Ability to frequently travel domestically and/or
internationally, evening and weekend hours.
Desired
Qualifications
·
Ability to explain freshwater conservation
practices to technical and non-technical audiences
·
Knowledge of current trends and practices in
freshwater conservation, land management, and natural resource preservation.
·
Experience of Electronic Catch Assessment Survey
(e-CAS) and Frame Survey, data analysis and reporting
·
Completing tasks independently with respect to
timeline(s).
·
Excellent communication skills via written,
spoken, and graphical means in English and Kiswahili.
·
Ability to work under minimal supervision, make
independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
·
Ability to work in variable weather conditions,
at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically
demanding circumstances
We’re working with partners and communities in Tanzania to
protect important natural resources for a resilient future.
Our work in Tanzania is as diverse as its residents and
wildlife. On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the Tuungane Project is creating
healthier families, fisheries and forests. In northern Tanzania, we're leading
a coalition of 10 partners in the Northern Tanzania Rangelands Initiative to
conserve wildlife corridors, secure communal land rights and benefits for
indigenous communities, and more.
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