Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?”, but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy. You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make
a difference every day!

By joining our Lake Tanganyika team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with, a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.

We’re looking for an individual with aquaculture, environmental science, environmental management or related experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. The Lake Tanganyika Sustainable Development and Aquaculture Specialist will play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable aquaculture practices and promoting the conservation of Lake Tanganyika’s unique freshwater ecosystem. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

The main roles and responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Support development and promotion of Lake Tanganyika-wide sustainable aquaculture guidelines and best practices.
• Work with riparian governments and regional management bodies to ratify and utilize Lake Tanganyika-wide aquaculture protocols.
• Advocate for regional and national policies that support sustainable development and conservation on Lake Tanganyika
• Collaborate
  with regional and national policymakers to develop and implement
  strategies for sustainable management of aquaculture in the Lake
  Tanganyika Basin
• Work with academics, research institutes, and
  other mandated institutions to conduct advanced aquaculture site
  suitability mapping, aquaculture site assessment, and
  environmental/socioeconomic monitoring of aquaculture initiatives
  ensuring compliance with environmental standards, aquaculture guidelines
  and protocols and regulations.
• Track emerging issues of
  fisheries and freshwater-related development projects and help mitigate
  risks to ensure biodiversity and fisheries threats are managed.
• Proactively
  engage with private sector, riparian governments, and Lake Tanganyika
  Authority to assist with siting and design standards of compatible
  freshwater-related development projects.
• Assist the Lake
  Tanganyika Program develop collaborations and partnership with riparian
  governments, regional management bodies, the private sector, and other
  non-governmental organizations.
• Expand our ongoing partnerships
  on the ground and help with capacity building efforts in local
  communities, including fisheries value chains.
• Support and
  advocate for scientific research on impacts of aquaculture on Key
  Biodiversity Areas and other critical habitat areas.
• Represent
  the Lake Tanganyika Program in meetings, forums and advisory panels
  related to freshwater conservation, sustainable development, and
  aquaculture management.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in fisheries sciences, business, finance,
  aquaculture, political science, public policy, international relations,
  international development or related field and 5 years related
  experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
• Experience
  researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from
  divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and
  recommendations for strategy and action.
• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.
• Familiarity
  and knowledge related to business, governmental, and/or environmental
  policy and practices pertaining to the global strategy area of focus.
• Fluency in English.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual
  skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated,
  fluency in French and/or Swahili is an added benefit.
• Master’s
  degree in in fisheries sciences, business, finance, aquaculture,
  political science, public policy, international relations, international
  development or related field and 5 years related experience, or
  equivalent combination. PhD is preferred.
• Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills.
• Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary context.
• Ability
  to work well in a highly matrixed, decentralized and collaborative
  organization. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and political
  savvy. Must be a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time sensitive deadlines.
• NGO and/or corporate relations experience.
• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage
  effectively with community members, government officials, and
  scientists.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects.