MCS Specialist – CMAR Region Operations and Analysis

About the Role: The IMCS Network is seeking to recruit an independent consultant with relevant MCS and analytical experience. The consultant will work as an MCS Specialist – CMAR Operations and Analysis and will provide MCS and analytical support to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama. The individual will also contribute to JAC intelligence, analysis, and capacity building operations in the region.

The MCS Specialist – CMAR Operations and Analysis will support development and delivery of analysis for, and by, the four CMAR countries. The role will actively support CMAR fisheries MCS operations and the JAC provision of MCS capacity building and training, especially in the use of technology platforms and data analytics that support greater understanding of fishing activities occurring in the maritime domain in the CMAR region. The MCS Specialist – CMAR Operations and Analysis will report to the IMCS Network Senior MCS Specialist – JAC and Operations and with the JAC Coordinator, and other JAC analysts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the CMAR MCS partners to identify priority emerging IUU risks and areas for JAC support.
• Work with the IMCS Network Senior MCS Specialist – JAC and Operations, the JAC Coordinator and other JAC analyst staff to contribute to the development of Fisheries Intelligence Reports related to the CMAR region.
• Support the CMAR MCS partners to interpret, integrate, and respond to Fisheries Intelligence Reports prepared by the JAC.
• Lead the in-country JAC engagement to support the development and delivery of MCS workshops, trainings, briefings, and other capacity building opportunities related to the project, including the training and use of technology platforms and data analytics.
• Provide direct JAC MCS technical support and advice to the four CMAR countries as requested, including facilitating, supporting and delivering on-the-job training to support the effective use and integration of tools, technology and data and to improve MCS skills in the region.
• Work with IMCS Network staff to develop and maintain strong working relationships with IMCS Network members in the CMAR and broader region and with other stakeholders.
• Assist with the development of JAC technical reports and contribute to expanding JAC MCS tools and techniques as needed.
• Assist with collecting and compiling information and data required for the submission of reporting requirements relevant to the project to PACIFICO.
• Support the broader regional work of the JAC and IMCS Network as required.
• Represent the JAC and IMCS Network during relevant engagements with governmental MCS representatives in the CMAR and broader region and at external meetings, workshops, and conferences as required.

Requirements:

Essential

• At least five years’ experience working in an MCS, compliance or enforcement role/s at the national orregional level, preferably including experience in analytical roles in support of MCS, compliance orenforcement.
• A demonstrated understanding of the processes that support the generation of intelligence and the useof data, information, and intelligence in supporting effective fisheries MCS, compliance or enforcement.
• An understanding of the fisheries and MCS, compliance or enforcement challenges faced in the CMARregion.
• A demonstrated understanding of the data and information sources that can be used to supporteffective fisheries MCS, including maritime domain awareness platforms and satellite data sources.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with relative autonomy and underpressure to achieve results.
• A demonstrated ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of people, including from differentcultures.
• Ability to travel, sometimes at short notice.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish, including communicating technical information both verballyand through written means.

Preferred

• Experience working in or with developing countries, particularly in Latin America.
• A demonstrated understanding of international and regional fisheries management frameworks.
• Experience developing and delivering training.
• A relevant academic degree.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and processes.
• Understanding of broader maritime security / transnational organized crime domain and itsintersection with IUU fishing activities.