While there is a strong preference for the selected candidate to be based in Cebu or Manila, we will accept applications from highly qualified candidates in other locations.

This position is being advertised at the Sr. Manager level, but we encourage applications from those who have the skills and experience to perform the duties at a more senior level.

The Sr. Manager for Science and Marine Governance reports to the Senior Director for Program Implementation and Shared Services and will be responsible for:

• Oversee science team activities, including contributing to budgeting, donor reporting, and personnel management.
• Act as a key science expert for science-related aspects of the program including marine spatial design and fisheries program design.
• Represent Rare and build relationships with various actors in national and local level fisheries space including academic institutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership including, but not limited to, publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Assist in the creation and execution of the research agenda.
• Support technical aspects of project proposals.
• Contribute to the design and execution of the Science Team’s engagement in the Fish Forever Scale Strategy.
• Support the Applied Science Community of Practice.
• Other tasks may be assigned as required.

Experience and Education

• Master’s degree or PhD in Fisheries (expertise in population dynamics preferred), Socio-Ecological System Thinking, Marine Biology or Social Sciences.
• Experience in Marine spatial planning and governance, and/or working with communities, especially for data collection.
• Experience in training and capacity building.
• Experience collaborating with different teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize projects and initiate follow-through with meticulous attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Experience in team leadership, program design, and budget management.
• 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.
• Sound business judgment and 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.