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Global Fishing Watch · 1 day ago

Fisheries Analyst MCS-JAC

Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide technical support to GFW's regional teams and core countries, both through GFW and broader JAC initiatives. This includes workshops and training on relevant fisheries monitoring tools and support to MCS operations.

Lead the production of technical reports including patrol support, port control and PSMA-related analyses, vessel of interest and vessel tracking analyses.

Review, QA, and develop new applications for remote sensing datasets including vessel identity, vessel tracking, and satellite imagery in maritime domain awareness.

Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, academic institutions, NGOs and media as needed.

Attend bi-weekly planning calls with JAC partners and regular weekly alignment calls with colleagues in GFW.

Provide training to government or institutional partners on MCS capacity development and application of JAC-relevant fisheries monitoring tools.

Share subject matter expertise with GFW teams including supporting internal training and guiding high-quality actionable analysis.

Assist the capacity development and technology transfer team and contribute to the development and delivery of training modules to be shared and delivered to GFW and JAC partners.

Monitor and contribute expert knowledge to Global Fishing Watch dataset and product development and advise on MCS, MDA and compliance training opportunities.

When appropriate represent GFW at external meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Qualification

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Data analysisFisheries monitoringSQLProgrammingRemote sensing data analysisSynthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)Radio Frequency (RF)Training experienceProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree required

A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Highly organized, analytical, detail oriented and self-motivated

Ability to work autonomously and asynchronously with colleagues

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.

An understanding of the complexities and internal communications surrounding collaboration in a global matrix and remote organization.

Strong interpersonal skills and readiness to embrace electronic ways of remote working are required

Preferred

Master's degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience

Experienced analyzing vessel tracking, identity and activity data using SQL (Google BigQuery) and/or R programming software.

Experience analyzing remote sensing data for vessel detection including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Optical data, Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and Radio Frequency (RF)

Experience working with and an understanding of fisheries enforcement operations

Experience working with analysis around the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA)

Experience as a trainer is desired

Knowledge of other languages besides English is desired; such as Spanish, French, Portuguese.